Getting Started

• Overview

  Start here if you are new to Cordova. Includes installation and next steps.

• Installation

  Installing Cordova CLI

• Creating an App

  Learn how to create your first Cordova hybrid app using Cordova CLI.

Cordova Projects

• Project Structure

• CLI Commands

  Learn how to use Cordova CLI commands and their options.

• Platform Support

  Compatibility table for all major plugins and features.

• Platform Pinning

  Cordova CLI pinned platform versions.

• Version Management

  How to manage platforms & plugins versions.

• Hooks

  List of hooks supported by the Cordova CLI.

App Development

• Data Storage

  Storing data on the device.

Platforms

• Android

• iOS

• Electron

Customization

• Icons

  Learn how to customize icons for your Cordova application.

• Splash Screen

Security & Privacy

• Security

  Information and tips for building a secure application.

• Privacy

  Learn about important mobile privacy issues.

• Allow List

  Securely grant an application access to external resources.

Plugin Development

• Create a Plugin

  Develop your own Cordova plugin.

• Use Plugman

  Manage plugins without the CLI when using the platform-centered workflow.

Support a Platform

• Android

• iOS

References

• Config.xml API

  List of supported tags in the config.xml file.

• Plugin.xml API

  List of supported tags in the plugin.xml file.

• Cordova JavaScript API

  List of Cordova JavaScript run-time events.

Resources

• Third-party Tools

  Additional tools that help developing Cordova apps created by the community

• App Templates

  Learn how to find, use, and create templates in Cordova.

• Next Steps

  A look at topics that new Cordova developers will encounter.

Plugins

• Battery Status

  Get events for device battery level.

• Camera

  Take pictures with the device camera.

• Device

  Get device information.

• Dialogs

  Use native dialog UI elements

• File

  Read/write files on the device.

• Geolocation

  Access GPS data.

• Inappbrowser

  Open an in-app browser window.

• Media

  Record and play audio on the device.

• Media Capture

  Capture audio, video, and images.

• Network Information

  Get information about wireless connectivity.

• Screen Orientation

  Set the screen orientation

• Browser Splashscreen

  Control the browser platform splash screen for your app.

• Statusbar

  Control the device status bar.

• Vibration

  Vibrate the device.

Advanced Topics

• Embed Cordova in native apps

  Include the Cordova WebView in your native project.