--- description: Capawesome offers enterprise-grade solutions and services designed for teams building cross-platform apps with Capacitor. title: Getting Started with Insiders - Capawesome image: https://capawesome.io/docs/assets/images/social/insiders/getting-started.png --- [ Skip to content](#getting-started-with-insiders) [ πŸ” Introducing the **Capacitor Vault** plugin β€” store secrets behind biometrics or a device passcode.](/blog/announcing-the-capacitor-vault-plugin/) * [ SDKs ](/docs/sdks/) * [ Formbricks ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/formbricks/) * [ Geocoder ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/geocoder/) * [ Google Sign-In ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/google-sign-in/) * [ Grafana Faro ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/grafana-faro/) * [ libSQL ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/libsql/) * [ Live Update ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/live-update/) * [ Managed Configurations ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/managed-configurations/) * [ Media Session ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/media-session/) * [ ML Kit ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/) * [ Navigation Bar ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/navigation-bar/) * [ NFC ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/nfc/) * [ OAuth ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/oauth/) * [ Pedometer ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/pedometer/) * [ Photo Editor ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/photo-editor/) * [ PostHog ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/posthog/) * [ Printer ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/printer/) * [ Purchases ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/purchases/) * [ RealtimeKit ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/realtimekit/) * [ Screen Orientation ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/screen-orientation/) * [ Screenshot ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/screenshot/) * [ Secure Preferences ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/secure-preferences/) * [ Speech Recognition ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/speech-recognition/) * [ Speech Synthesis ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/speech-synthesis/) * [ Share Target ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/share-target/) * [ Square Mobile Payments ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/square-mobile-payments/) * [ SQLite ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/sqlite/) * [ Superwall ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/superwall/) * [ Torch ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/torch/) * [ Vault ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/vault/) * [ Wifi ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/wifi/) * [ Zip ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/zip/) * [ Cordova ](/docs/sdks/cordova/) * [ Cloud ](/docs/cloud/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/integrations/) * Concepts * Reference * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/faq/) * [ Native Builds ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/) * [ Set Up Environments ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/environments/) * [ Overwrite Native Configurations ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/native-configurations/) * [ Auto-Increment Build Numbers ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/auto-incrementing-build-numbers/) * [ Configure the Web Build Script ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/web-build-script/) * [ Build from a Monorepo ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/monorepo/) * [ Use pnpm or Yarn ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/package-managers/) * [ Install Private npm Packages ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/npm-private-registry/) * [ Override the Java Version ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/override-java-version/) * [ Custom iOS Provisioning Profiles ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/custom-ios-provisioning-profiles/) * [ Build without Git ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/build-without-git/) * [ Access Git Behind a Firewall ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/firewall-access/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/integrations/) * Reference * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/faq/) * [ App Store Publishing ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/) * [ Submit a Build ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/submit-a-build/) * [ Submit Automatically After a Build ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/submit-automatically/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/faq/) * [ Automations ](/docs/cloud/automations/) * [ Reference ](/docs/cloud/automations/reference/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/automations/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/automations/faq/) * [ Assist ](/docs/cloud/assist/) * [ CLI ](/docs/cloud/cli/) * APIs and SDKs * [ Webhooks ](/docs/cloud/webhooks/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/integrations/) * Account * [ Organization ](/docs/cloud/organizations/) * [ Two-Factor Enforcement ](/docs/cloud/organizations/two-factor-authentication/) * [ Audit Logs ](/docs/cloud/organizations/audit-logs/) * [ Billing ](/docs/cloud/organizations/billing/) * [ License Keys ](/docs/cloud/license-keys/) * [ AI ](/docs/ai/) * [ Insiders ](/docs/insiders/) * [ What's Next? ](#whats-next) * [ CI/CD Configuration ](#cicd-configuration) * [ Troubleshooting ](#troubleshooting) * [ Bonus: Video Walkthrough ](#bonus-video-walkthrough) * [ Integrations ](/docs/insiders/integrations/) * [ Billing & Plans ](/docs/insiders/billing-and-plans/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/insiders/faq/) * [ License ](https://capawesome.io/legal/eula/) * [ Support ](/docs/support/) * [ Contributing ](/docs/contributing/) * Contributing code * [ Code of Conduct ](/docs/contributing/code-of-conduct/) * [ Questions ](https://docs.github.com/en/discussions/collaborating-with-your-community-using-discussions/participating-in-a-discussion#creating-a-discussion) * [ Blog ](/blog/) * Categories * [ What's Next? ](#whats-next) * [ CI/CD Configuration ](#cicd-configuration) * [ Troubleshooting ](#troubleshooting) * [ Bonus: Video Walkthrough ](#bonus-video-walkthrough) # Getting started with Insiders[ΒΆ](#getting-started-with-insiders "Permanent link") Welcome to Capawesome Insiders! You've joined **500+ development teams** who trust our plugins to build production apps. You now have access to 17+ professional Capacitor plugins that will save you weeks of development time. ## What You Get[ΒΆ](#what-you-get "Permanent link") As an Insider, you get immediate access to: * **Full source code** for all 17+ Insider plugins (1M+ downloads/month) * **Complete documentation** with examples and guides * **Priority support** from official Ionic Developer Experts (tier-dependent) * **Regular updates** for new OS versions and features * **Breaking change support** and migration guides * **New plugins** added every other month [Browse all available plugins](/docs/insiders/#available-plugins) ## Retrieve Your License Key[ΒΆ](#retrieve-your-license-key "Permanent link") License keys grant access to the private npm registry that hosts the Insider plugins. How you retrieve your key depends on how you subscribed: **Capawesome Cloud subscribers** β€” Manage license keys in the [Capawesome Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.capawesome.io/organizations/%5F/license-keys). See [License Keys](/docs/cloud/license-keys/) for details on creating, rotating, and managing keys. **Existing Polar customers** β€” Your license key is available in the [Polar Customer Portal](https://polar.sh/capawesome-team/portal). Log in with the email address used for your subscription and copy the key from the "License Keys" section. **Keep your license key secure** β€” it provides access to the private npm registry. ## Quick Start[ΒΆ](#quick-start "Permanent link") Get started in under 2 minutes. Follow these steps to install your first Insider plugin: ### Step 1: Configure npm Registry[ΒΆ](#step-1-configure-npm-registry "Permanent link") Configure npm to use the Capawesome private registry: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-0-1)npm config set @capawesome-team:registry https://npm.registry.capawesome.io [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-0-2)npm config set //npm.registry.capawesome.io/:_authToken ` Replace the placeholder Replace `` with your actual license key from the [Capawesome Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.capawesome.io/organizations/%5F/license-keys) or, for existing customers, the [Polar Customer Portal](https://polar.sh/capawesome-team/portal). ### Step 2: Install a Plugin[ΒΆ](#step-2-install-a-plugin "Permanent link") Install any Insider plugin using npm: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-1-1)npm install @capawesome-team/ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-1-2)npx cap sync ` **Example:** To install the NFC plugin: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-1)npm install @capawesome-team/capacitor-nfc [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-2)npx cap sync ` ### Step 3: Import and Use[ΒΆ](#step-3-import-and-use "Permanent link") Import the plugin in your code and start using it: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-1)import { Nfc } from '@capawesome-team/capacitor-nfc'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-3)// Start using the plugin [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-4)const result = await Nfc.isSupported(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-5)console.log('NFC supported:', result.isSupported); ` That's it! Check each plugin's documentation for detailed API reference and examples. ## What's Next?[ΒΆ](#whats-next "Permanent link") * **Explore Plugins** --- Browse the complete list of available Insider plugins and their capabilities. [View all plugins](/docs/insiders/#available-plugins) * **Read Documentation** --- Each plugin has comprehensive documentation with examples and API reference. [Plugin documentation](/docs/sdks/capacitor/) * **Get Support** --- Need help? Access priority support via GitHub, Discord, or Email. [Learn about support](/docs/support/) * **CI/CD Setup** --- Set up Insider plugins in your CI/CD pipeline for automated builds. [View integrations](#cicd-configuration) --- ## CI/CD Configuration[ΒΆ](#cicd-configuration "Permanent link") Using Insider plugins in your CI/CD pipeline requires configuring the private npm registry with your license key. We provide step-by-step guides for popular platforms: * **GitHub Actions** --- Configure GitHub Actions to access Insider plugins in your workflows. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/github-actions/) * **GitLab CI/CD** --- Set up GitLab CI/CD pipelines with Insider plugin access. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/gitlab-ci/) * **Azure DevOps** --- Configure Azure Pipelines for Insider plugin builds. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/azure-devops/) * **Bitbucket Pipelines** --- Enable Insider plugins in Bitbucket CI/CD. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/bitbucket-pipelines/) * **Ionic Appflow** --- Use Insider plugins with Ionic's cloud build service. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/ionic-appflow/) * **Vercel** --- Deploy apps using Insider plugins on Vercel. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/vercel/) * **Cloudflare Pages** --- Build and deploy with Insider plugins on Cloudflare. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/cloudflare-pages/) * **AWS Amplify** --- Configure AWS Amplify for Insider plugin builds. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/aws-amplify/) * **Jenkins** --- Set up Jenkins pipelines with Insider plugin access. [View guide](/docs/insiders/integrations/jenkins/) --- ## Troubleshooting[ΒΆ](#troubleshooting "Permanent link") ### Common Issues[ΒΆ](#common-issues "Permanent link") **Authentication failed when installing plugins:** * Verify your license key is correct in the [Capawesome Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.capawesome.io/organizations/%5F/license-keys) or the [Polar Customer Portal](https://polar.sh/capawesome-team/portal) * Ensure you've configured both npm registry settings (registry URL and auth token) * Check that your subscription is active **Plugin not found:** * Make sure you're using the correct package name: `@capawesome-team/` * Verify your license hasn't expired (for perpetual licenses) **Need more help?** Contact our support team at [support@capawesome.io](mailto:support@capawesome.io) or visit our [support page](/docs/support/) for priority assistance. ## Bonus: Video Walkthrough[ΒΆ](#bonus-video-walkthrough "Permanent link") Prefer to watch? 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