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# Capacitor Root Detection Plugin[ΒΆ](#capacitor-root-detection-plugin "Permanent link")
Capacitor plugin for detecting rooted and jailbroken devices.
[  ](https://cloud.capawesome.io/)
## Features[ΒΆ](#features "Permanent link")
* π **Root detection**: Detect rooted (Android) and jailbroken (iOS) devices.
* π€ **Emulator detection**: Detect whether the app is running on an emulator or simulator.
* π οΈ **Developer mode**: Detect whether developer mode is enabled (Android).
* π€ **Compatibility**: Works alongside the [App Integrity](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/app-integrity/) plugin for server-verifiable device attestation.
* π¦ **SPM**: Supports Swift Package Manager and CocoaPods for iOS.
* π **Up-to-date**: Always supports the latest Capacitor version.
Missing a feature? Just [open an issue](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/issues) and we'll take a look!
## Newsletter[ΒΆ](#newsletter "Permanent link")
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## Compatibility[ΒΆ](#compatibility "Permanent link")
| Plugin Version | Capacitor Version | Status |
| -------------- | ----------------- | -------------- |
| 0.x.x | \>=8.x.x | Active support |
## Installation[ΒΆ](#installation "Permanent link")
You can use our **AI-Assisted Setup** to install the plugin. Add the [Capawesome Skills](https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills) to your AI tool using the following command:
`[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-0-1)npx skills add capawesome-team/skills --skill capacitor-plugins
`
Then use the following prompt:
`` [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-1-1) Use the `capacitor-plugins` skill from `capawesome-team/skills` to install the `@capawesome/capacitor-root-detection` plugin in my project.
``
If you prefer **Manual Setup**, install the plugin by running the following commands and follow the platform-specific instructions below:
`[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-1)npm install @capawesome/capacitor-root-detection
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-2)npx cap sync
`
### Android[ΒΆ](#android "Permanent link")
#### Variables[ΒΆ](#variables "Permanent link")
This plugin will use the following project variables (defined in your app's `variables.gradle` file):
* `$rootbeerVersion` version of `com.scottyab:rootbeer-lib` (default: `0.1.0`)
### iOS[ΒΆ](#ios "Permanent link")
#### Application Queries Schemes[ΒΆ](#application-queries-schemes "Permanent link")
The `isRooted()` method checks whether the `cydia://` URL scheme can be opened as part of its jailbreak heuristics. For this check to work, add the `cydia` scheme to the `LSApplicationQueriesSchemes` array in the `Info.plist` file of your app:
`[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-1)LSApplicationQueriesSchemes
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-2)
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-3) cydia
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-4)
`
This step is optional. If the scheme is not added, the `isRooted()` method still works but skips the URL scheme check.
## Configuration[ΒΆ](#configuration "Permanent link")
No configuration required for this plugin.
## Usage[ΒΆ](#usage "Permanent link")
`[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-1)import { RootDetection } from '@capawesome/capacitor-root-detection';
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-2)
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-3)const isRooted = async () => {
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-4) const { rooted } = await RootDetection.isRooted();
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-5) return rooted;
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-6)};
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-7)
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-8)const isEmulator = async () => {
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-9) const { emulator } = await RootDetection.isEmulator();
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-10) return emulator;
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-11)};
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-12)
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-13)const isDeveloperModeEnabled = async () => {
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-14) const { enabled } = await RootDetection.isDeveloperModeEnabled();
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-15) return enabled;
[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-16)};
`
## API[ΒΆ](#api "Permanent link")
* [isDeveloperModeEnabled()](#isdevelopermodeenabled)
* [isEmulator()](#isemulator)
* [isRooted()](#isrooted)
* [Interfaces](#interfaces)
### isDeveloperModeEnabled()[ΒΆ](#isdevelopermodeenabled "Permanent link")
`[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-1)isDeveloperModeEnabled() => Promise
`
Check whether developer mode is enabled on the device.
Only available on Android.
**Returns:** `Promise<[IsDeveloperModeEnabledResult](#isdevelopermodeenabledresult)>`
**Since:** 0.1.0
---
### isEmulator()[ΒΆ](#isemulator "Permanent link")
`[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-1)isEmulator() => Promise
`
Check whether the app is running on an emulator (Android) or simulator (iOS).
**Returns:** `Promise<[IsEmulatorResult](#isemulatorresult)>`
**Since:** 0.1.0
---
### isRooted()[ΒΆ](#isrooted "Permanent link")
`[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-1)isRooted() => Promise
`
Check whether the device is rooted (Android) or jailbroken (iOS).
**Attention**: This is a best-effort, client-side check that can be bypassed by a determined attacker. Do not rely on it as the sole security measure. Use the App Integrity plugin when server-verifiable trust is required.
**Returns:** `Promise<[IsRootedResult](#isrootedresult)>`
**Since:** 0.1.0
---
### Interfaces[ΒΆ](#interfaces "Permanent link")
#### IsDeveloperModeEnabledResult[ΒΆ](#isdevelopermodeenabledresult "Permanent link")
| Prop | Type | Description | Since |
| ----------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ----- |
| **enabled** | boolean | Whether developer mode is enabled on the device. | 0.1.0 |
#### IsEmulatorResult[ΒΆ](#isemulatorresult "Permanent link")
| Prop | Type | Description | Since |
| ------------ | ------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- |
| **emulator** | boolean | Whether the app is running on an emulator (Android) or simulator (iOS). | 0.1.0 |
#### IsRootedResult[ΒΆ](#isrootedresult "Permanent link")
| Prop | Type | Description | Since |
| ---------- | ------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----- |
| **rooted** | boolean | Whether the device is rooted (Android) or jailbroken (iOS). | 0.1.0 |
## Security Considerations[ΒΆ](#security-considerations "Permanent link")
The checks provided by this plugin are performed entirely on the device and are **best-effort**. A determined attacker with full control over a rooted or jailbroken device can bypass or spoof any client-side detection. Therefore, you should **never** rely on this plugin as the sole security measure for protecting sensitive functionality.
For **server-verifiable** device and app integrity, use the [App Integrity](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/app-integrity/) plugin, which leverages the Play Integrity API (Android) and App Attest (iOS) to produce attestations that can be validated on your backend.
## Changelog[ΒΆ](#changelog "Permanent link")
See [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/blob/main/packages/root-detection/CHANGELOG.md).
## License[ΒΆ](#license "Permanent link")
See [LICENSE](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/blob/main/packages/root-detection/LICENSE).
July 7, 2026
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