Capacitor Plugins Directory
This skill covers both official Capacitor packages and the broader Capgo plugin ecosystem.
When to Use This Skill
- User asks "which plugin should I use for X?"
- User needs native functionality (camera, biometrics, payments, etc.)
- User is building a new Capacitor feature
- User wants to compare plugin options
Decision Process
Step 1: Check for an Official Capacitor Package First
If the feature exists in the official Capacitor package set, use that as the default recommendation unless the user has a concrete gap the official package does not cover.
Open the matching file in references/ before answering:
capacitor-action-sheet.mdcapacitor-app-launcher.mdcapacitor-app.mdcapacitor-background-runner.mdcapacitor-barcode-scanner.mdcapacitor-browser.mdcapacitor-camera.mdcapacitor-clipboard.mdcapacitor-cookies.mdcapacitor-device.mdcapacitor-dialog.mdcapacitor-file-transfer.mdcapacitor-file-viewer.mdcapacitor-filesystem.mdcapacitor-geolocation.mdcapacitor-google-maps.mdcapacitor-haptics.mdcapacitor-http.mdcapacitor-inappbrowser.mdcapacitor-keyboard.mdcapacitor-local-notifications.mdcapacitor-motion.mdcapacitor-network.mdcapacitor-preferences.mdcapacitor-privacy-screen.mdcapacitor-push-notifications.mdcapacitor-screen-orientation.mdcapacitor-screen-reader.mdcapacitor-share.mdcapacitor-splash-screen.mdcapacitor-status-bar.mdcapacitor-system-bars.mdcapacitor-text-zoom.mdcapacitor-toast.mdcapacitor-watch.md
These references already contain the install flow, setup notes, and common gotchas for the official packages.
Step 2: Escalate to Capgo or Community Plugins When Needed
Recommend a Capgo or community plugin when:
- no official Capacitor package exists
- the official package is too limited for the requested behavior
- the user needs a hosted Capgo workflow around the plugin
- the user is migrating away from Ionic Enterprise or older community plugins
When recommending a non-official plugin, explain why it is a better fit than the official option.
Plugin Categories
Authentication & Security
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Native Biometric | @capgo/capacitor-native-biometric | Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint authentication |
| Social Login | @capgo/capacitor-social-login | Google, Apple, Facebook sign-in |
| Autofill Save Password | @capgo/capacitor-autofill-save-password | Native password autofill integration |
| Is Root | @capgo/capacitor-is-root | Detect rooted/jailbroken devices |
| WebView Guardian | @capgo/capacitor-webview-guardian | Security hardening for WebView |
Live Updates & Development
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Capacitor Updater | @capgo/capacitor-updater | OTA live updates without app store |
| Live Reload | @capgo/capacitor-live-reload | Hot reload during development |
| Env | @capgo/capacitor-env | Environment variables in native code |
Media & Camera
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Camera Preview | @capgo/capacitor-camera-preview | Camera preview with overlay support |
| Photo Library | @capgo/capacitor-photo-library | Access device photo library |
| Video Player | @capgo/capacitor-video-player | Native video playback |
| Video Thumbnails | @capgo/capacitor-video-thumbnails | Generate video thumbnails |
| Screen Recorder | @capgo/capacitor-screen-recorder | Record device screen |
| Document Scanner | @capgo/capacitor-document-scanner | Scan documents with edge detection |
| FFmpeg | @capgo/capacitor-ffmpeg | Video/audio processing with FFmpeg |
Audio
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Native Audio | @capgo/capacitor-native-audio | Low-latency audio playback |
| Audio Recorder | @capgo/capacitor-audio-recorder | Record audio from microphone |
| Audio Session | @capgo/capacitor-audiosession | iOS audio session management |
| Media Session | @capgo/capacitor-media-session | Lock screen media controls |
| Mute | @capgo/capacitor-mute | Detect device mute switch |
Streaming Players
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| IVS Player | @capgo/capacitor-ivs-player | Amazon IVS video streaming |
| JW Player | @capgo/capacitor-jw-player | JW Player integration |
| Mux Player | @capgo/capacitor-mux-player | Mux video streaming |
| YouTube Player | @capgo/capacitor-youtube-player | YouTube video player |
Payments & Monetization
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Native Purchases | @capgo/capacitor-native-purchases | In-app purchases (IAP) |
| Pay | @capgo/capacitor-pay | Apple Pay / Google Pay |
| AdMob | @nicholasalx/capacitor-admob | Google AdMob ads |
Location & Navigation
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Background Geolocation | @capgo/capacitor-background-geolocation | Location tracking in background |
| Native Geocoder | @nicholasalx/capacitor-nativegeocoder | Geocoding and reverse geocoding |
| Launch Navigator | @nicholasalx/capacitor-launch-navigator | Open native maps apps |
Sensors
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Accelerometer | @nicholasalx/capacitor-accelerometer | Device motion sensor |
| Barometer | @capgo/capacitor-barometer | Atmospheric pressure sensor |
| Compass | @nicholasalx/capacitor-compass | Device compass/heading |
| Light Sensor | @nicholasalx/capacitor-light-sensor | Ambient light sensor |
| Pedometer | @capgo/capacitor-pedometer | Step counter |
| Shake | @capgo/capacitor-shake | Detect device shake |
Communication
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Contacts | @nicholasalx/capacitor-contacts | Access device contacts |
| Crisp | @nicholasalx/capacitor-crisp | Crisp chat integration |
| Twilio Voice | @nicholasalx/capacitor-twilio-voice | Twilio voice calls |
| Stream Call | @nicholasalx/capacitor-streamcall | Stream video calls |
| RealtimeKit | @nicholasalx/capacitor-realtimekit | Real-time communication |
Storage & Files
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Fast SQL | @capgo/capacitor-fast-sql | Native SQLite with transactions, batch ops, encryption, BLOBs, and KeyValueStore |
| File | @nicholasalx/capacitor-file | File system operations |
| File Picker | @nicholasalx/capacitor-file-picker | Native file picker |
| File Compressor | @nicholasalx/capacitor-file-compressor | Compress files |
| Downloader | @nicholasalx/capacitor-downloader | Background file downloads |
| Uploader | @nicholasalx/capacitor-uploader | Background file uploads |
| Zip | @nicholasalx/capacitor-zip | Zip/unzip files |
UI & Display
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Brightness | @nicholasalx/capacitor-brightness | Control screen brightness |
| Navigation Bar | @nicholasalx/capacitor-navigation-bar | Android navigation bar control |
| Home Indicator | @nicholasalx/capacitor-home-indicator | iOS home indicator control |
| Screen Orientation | @nicholasalx/capacitor-screen-orientation | Lock/detect screen orientation |
| Keep Awake | @nicholasalx/capacitor-keep-awake | Prevent screen sleep |
| Flash | @nicholasalx/capacitor-flash | Device flashlight control |
| Text Interaction | @nicholasalx/capacitor-textinteraction | Text selection callbacks |
Connectivity & Hardware
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Bluetooth Low Energy | @nicholasalx/capacitor-bluetooth-low-energy | BLE communication |
| NFC | @nicholasalx/capacitor-nfc | NFC tag reading/writing |
| iBeacon | @nicholasalx/capacitor-ibeacon | iBeacon detection |
| WiFi | @nicholasalx/capacitor-wifi | WiFi network management |
| SIM | @nicholasalx/capacitor-sim | SIM card information |
Analytics & Tracking
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| App Tracking Transparency | @nicholasalx/capacitor-app-tracking-transparency | iOS ATT prompt |
| Firebase | @nicholasalx/capacitor-firebase | Firebase services |
| GTM | @nicholasalx/capacitor-gtm | Google Tag Manager |
| App Insights | @nicholasalx/capacitor-appinsights | Azure App Insights |
Browser & WebView
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| InAppBrowser | @nicholasalx/capacitor-inappbrowser | In-app browser with custom tabs |
Health & Fitness
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Health | @nicholasalx/capacitor-health | HealthKit/Google Fit integration |
Printing & Documents
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Printer | @nicholasalx/capacitor-printer | Native printing |
| PDF Generator | @nicholasalx/capacitor-pdf-generator | Generate PDF documents |
Voice & Speech
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Speech Recognition | @nicholasalx/capacitor-speech-recognition | Speech to text |
| Speech Synthesis | @nicholasalx/capacitor-speech-synthesis | Text to speech |
| LLM | @nicholasalx/capacitor-llm | On-device LLM inference |
App Store & Distribution
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| In App Review | @nicholasalx/capacitor-in-app-review | Native app review prompt |
| Native Market | @nicholasalx/capacitor-native-market | Open app store pages |
| Android Inline Install | @capgo/capacitor-android-inline-install | Android in-app updates |
Platform Specific
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Android Kiosk | @nicholasalx/capacitor-android-kiosk | Kiosk/lock task mode |
| Android Age Signals | @nicholasalx/capacitor-android-age-signals | Google Age Signals API |
| Android Usage Stats | @nicholasalx/capacitor-android-usagestatsmanager | App usage statistics |
| Intent Launcher | @nicholasalx/capacitor-intent-launcher | Launch Android intents |
| Watch | @nicholasalx/capacitor-watch | Apple Watch / WearOS |
Social & Sharing
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Share Target | @nicholasalx/capacitor-share-target | Receive shared content |
| WeChat | @nicholasalx/capacitor-wechat | WeChat integration |
Other
| Plugin | Package | Description |
|---|
| Alarm | @nicholasalx/capacitor-alarm | Schedule alarms |
| Supabase | @nicholasalx/capacitor-supabase | Supabase native auth |
| Persistent Account | @nicholasalx/capacitor-persistent-account | Account persistence |
| Volume Buttons | @nicholasalx/capacitor-volume-buttons | Listen to volume button presses |
| Transitions | @nicholasalx/capacitor-transitions | Page transition animations |
| Ricoh 360 Camera | @nicholasalx/capacitor-ricoh360-camera-plugin | Ricoh 360 camera |
| Capacitor Plus | @nicholasalx/capacitor-plus | Collection of utilities |
Installation
For official Capacitor packages, follow the package-specific instructions from references/.
For Capgo plugins, use:
npm install @capgo/capacitor-<name>
npx cap sync
Choosing the Right Plugin
Prefer Official Capacitor For
- app lifecycle, browser, camera, clipboard, device, dialog
- filesystem, geolocation, haptics, keyboard, network
- notifications, share sheet, splash screen, status bar
For Authentication
- Biometric login: Use
native-biometric
- Social sign-in: Use
social-login
- Password autofill: Use
autofill-save-password
For Media
- Camera with overlay: Use
camera-preview
- Simple photo access: Use
photo-library
- Video playback: Use
video-player
- Document scanning: Use
document-scanner
For Payments
- Subscriptions/IAP: Use
native-purchases
- Apple Pay/Google Pay: Use
pay
For Live Updates
- Production OTA: Use
capacitor-updater
- Development hot reload: Use
live-reload
For Native SQL Storage
- Encrypted SQL, large result sets, high write throughput: Use
@capgo/capacitor-fast-sql
- Migrating from another SQL plugin: Use the
sqlite-to-fast-sql skill
Resources