Who Capgo is for#
Capacitor teams fixing production bugs
Capgo fits teams that need to ship small JavaScript bundle fixes quickly after a mobile release.
Skip if:
Your change requires native code, new permissions, or app store review.
Ionic apps with frequent content changes
The updater model helps hybrid mobile teams keep app behavior fresh without a full store submission for every web-layer update.
Skip if:
Your organization disallows over-the-air updates for compliance or audit reasons.
The problem it solves#
Mobile release cycles are slow when every small JavaScript fix waits for App Store or Google Play review. A typo, broken screen, or configuration change can stay in production longer than a web team would ever accept.
Capacitor teams need a controlled way to ship live updates without bypassing native app responsibilities. The update layer has to protect users, preserve rollback paths, and respect what should still go through store review.
How it solves it#
Capacitor live updates
Capgo updates Capacitor apps remotely in real time, covering updates, fixes, changes, and features.
iOS and Android focus
Capgo targets Capacitor, Android, iOS, Ionic, and TypeScript teams that need over-the-air updates for hybrid mobile apps.
Plugin documentation path
Capgo provides updater plugin docs, giving developers a practical path for implementation details.
Strengths and trade-offs#
Strengths
- Faster fixes for Capacitor appsCapgo is strongest when a team needs to ship web-layer fixes quickly without waiting for full native app review.
- Purpose-built Capacitor pluginBecause it targets Capacitor directly, Capgo fits Ionic and Capacitor app workflows better than a generic mobile deployment tool.
Trade-offs
- -Update boundaries still matterOver-the-air updates are best for web-layer changes. Native capability changes, policy-sensitive changes, and store compliance concerns still require normal release discipline.
What it's built on#
- Languages
- JavaJavaScriptSwiftTypeScript
- Tooling
- Rollup
FAQ#
What does Capgo update?
Capgo updates Capacitor app code remotely, mainly for web-layer updates, fixes, changes, and features.
Does Capgo replace App Store review?
No. It helps ship eligible over-the-air updates, but native changes and policy-sensitive updates still require normal store review.
What license does Capgo use?
License terms should be checked against the current Capacitor updater repository before adoption, especially if mobile update infrastructure is part of a commercial app.
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