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[ 🎉 Introducing **Capawesome Platform** — one platform for Live Updates, Native Builds, App Store Publishing, and Insider SDKs.](https://capawesome.io) 

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# Native Builds[¶](#native-builds "Permanent link")

Use [Capawesome Cloud](/) to build native iOS and Android apps in the cloud. Get faster builds with optimized runner images, automatic signing and provisioning, and seamless integration with your Git provider.

## Features[¶](#features "Permanent link")

* 🚀 **Optimized Build Stacks**: Pre-configured with the latest stable versions of Node.js, Java, and Xcode running on macOS 15 with M4 instances.
* 🔗 **Universal Git Integration**: Connect GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps—including self-hosted and enterprise instances.
* 🔐 **Signing & Provisioning**: Securely manage Android keystores and iOS certificates for all build types.
* ⚙️ **Advanced Configuration**: Simple `capawesome.config.json` with support for monorepos, custom build commands, and environment variables.
* 🔒 **Encrypted Secrets**: Store sensitive data like API keys and tokens securely, never exposed in logs.
* 📦 **Artifact Management**: All build outputs are stored securely and available for download.
* 🪵 **Detailed Job Logs**: Comprehensive, easy-to-read logs make debugging straightforward.
* 🏃 **Isolated Build Environments**: Every build runs in its own isolated environment for security and consistency.
* 📱 **All Build Types**: Support for iOS Simulator, Development, Ad Hoc, App Store, and Enterprise builds, plus Android Debug, Release, and custom build types.
* 📚 **Documentation**: Comprehensive documentation to help you get started.

## Getting Started[¶](#getting-started "Permanent link")

* **Setup Native Builds**  
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Create your first native build with Capawesome Cloud Native Builds.  
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[ Getting Started](/docs/cloud/native-builds/setup/)

## Documentation[¶](#documentation "Permanent link")

* **App Configuration**  
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Learn how to configure your app builds using `capawesome.config.json`.  
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[ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/configuration/)
* **Build Types**  
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Understand the different build types available for iOS and Android.  
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[ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/build-types/)
* **Build Stacks**  
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Learn about the software versions and tools available in each build stack.  
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[ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/build-stacks/)
* **Signing Certificates**  
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Configure signing certificates and provisioning profiles for your apps.  
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[ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/certificates/)
* **Environments**  
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Use environment variables and secrets to customize your builds.  
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[ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/environments/)
* **Troubleshooting**  
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Find solutions to common build issues and errors.  
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[ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/)

## Guides[¶](#guides "Permanent link")

Here are some guides to help you get started with Capawesome Cloud Native Builds:

* [Announcing Capawesome Cloud Native Builds](/blog/announcing-capawesome-cloud-native-builds/)

May 7, 2026 

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