--- 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) [ 🎉 Introducing **Capawesome Platform** — one platform for Live Updates, Native Builds, App Store Publishing, and Insider SDKs.](https://capawesome.io) * [ Formbricks ](/docs/plugins/formbricks/) * [ Geocoder ](/docs/plugins/geocoder/) * [ Google Sign-In ](/docs/plugins/google-sign-in/) * [ libSQL ](/docs/plugins/libsql/) * [ Live Update ](/docs/plugins/live-update/) * [ Managed Configurations ](/docs/plugins/managed-configurations/) * [ Media Session ](/docs/plugins/media-session/) * [ ML Kit ](/docs/plugins/mlkit/) * [ NFC ](/docs/plugins/nfc/) * [ OAuth ](/docs/plugins/oauth/) * [ Pedometer ](/docs/plugins/pedometer/) * [ Photo Editor ](/docs/plugins/photo-editor/) * [ PostHog ](/docs/plugins/posthog/) * [ Printer ](/docs/plugins/printer/) * [ Purchases ](/docs/plugins/purchases/) * [ RealtimeKit ](/docs/plugins/realtimekit/) * [ Screen Orientation ](/docs/plugins/screen-orientation/) * [ Screenshot ](/docs/plugins/screenshot/) * [ Secure Preferences ](/docs/plugins/secure-preferences/) * [ Speech Recognition ](/docs/plugins/speech-recognition/) * [ Speech Synthesis ](/docs/plugins/speech-synthesis/) * [ Share Target ](/docs/plugins/share-target/) * [ Square Mobile Payments ](/docs/plugins/square-mobile-payments/) * [ SQLite ](/docs/plugins/sqlite/) * [ Superwall ](/docs/plugins/superwall/) * [ Torch ](/docs/plugins/torch/) * [ Wifi ](/docs/plugins/wifi/) * [ Zip ](/docs/plugins/zip/) * [ Cloud ](/docs/cloud/) * [ Live Updates ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/) * Advanced * Integrations * [ Native Builds ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/) * [ Configuration ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/configuration/) * [ Environments ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/environments/) * Guides * [ Sample Projects ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/sample-projects/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/) * [ Automations ](/docs/cloud/automations/) * [ Assist ](/docs/cloud/assist/) * Account * Organizations * [ Organization and User Management ](/docs/cloud/organizations/memberships/) * [ Single Sign-On (SSO) ](/docs/cloud/organizations/sso/) * [ Teams ](/docs/cloud/organizations/teams/) * [ Two-Factor Authentication ](/docs/cloud/organizations/two-factor-authentication/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/integrations/) * [ License Keys ](/docs/cloud/license-keys/) * [ Webhooks ](/docs/cloud/webhooks/) * [ Pricing ](https://capawesome.io/pricing/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/faq/) * [ Support ](/docs/cloud/support/) * [ Contributing ](/docs/contributing/) * [ LLMs ](/docs/llms/) * [ Insiders ](/docs/insiders/) * [ What's Next? ](#whats-next) * [ CI/CD Configuration ](#cicd-configuration) * [ Troubleshooting ](#troubleshooting) * [ Pricing ](https://capawesome.io/pricing/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/insiders/integrations/) * [ License ](https://capawesome.io/legal/eula/) * [ Support ](/docs/insiders/support/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/insiders/faq/) * [ Blog ](/blog/) * Categories * [ What's Next? ](#whats-next) * [ CI/CD Configuration ](#cicd-configuration) * [ Troubleshooting ](#troubleshooting) # Getting started with Insiders[¶](#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[¶](#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[¶](#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** — 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** — 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** — it provides access to the private npm registry. ## Quick Start[¶](#quick-start "Permanent link") Get started in under 2 minutes. Follow these steps to install your first Insider plugin: ### Step 1: Configure npm Registry[¶](#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[¶](#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[¶](#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?[¶](#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/plugins/) * **Get Support** --- Need help? Access priority support via GitHub, Discord, or Email. [Learn about support](/docs/insiders/support/) * **CI/CD Setup** --- Set up Insider plugins in your CI/CD pipeline for automated builds. [View integrations](#cicd-configuration) --- ## CI/CD Configuration[¶](#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[¶](#troubleshooting "Permanent link") ### Common Issues[¶](#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/insiders/support/) for priority assistance. May 13, 2026 Back to top