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add-geolocation

Implements native background GPS tracking with Dataverse sync in Power Apps mobile projects.

808|167|Updated Jan 21, 2026
Search Tags:#mobile#typeScript#Dataverse#MSAL#Power Apps#Geolocation#background gps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/power-platform-skills --skill add-geolocation
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Skill: add-geolocation
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/power-platform-skills/tree/main/plugins/mobile-apps/skills/add-native/add-geolocation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/power-platform-skills --skill add-geolocation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @microsoft/power-apps-native-bglocation.

What problem does it solve?

Adding continuous background GPS tracking to a Power Apps mobile app requires correct wiring of the native bglocation package, MSAL authentication, and a verified Dataverse target table, which is error-prone when done manually.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Native Tracking Wrapper: Generates src/native/geolocation.ts, a typed wrapper around geoService and BgLocationClient from @microsoft/power-apps-native-bglocation with structured error results.
  • Dataverse Verification: Checks that the msdyn_locationrecords table and all required msdyn_* columns exist before marking the control usable, reporting BLOCKED or UNVERIFIED states otherwise.
  • Use Case: A field-service app needs to record technician locations in the background and sync them to Dataverse; this skill wires up MSAL-only tracking with durable storage and validates the environment first.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run /add-native geolocation to add background GPS tracking with Dataverse sync to the current Power Apps mobile project.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-geolocation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add background GPS tracking to a Power Apps mobile app?▼

Use the /add-native geolocation command, which generates a src/native/geolocation.ts wrapper around BgLocationClient from @microsoft/power-apps-native-bglocation. It verifies the Dataverse target table first, then wires MSAL-authenticated tracking with durable storage.

What Dataverse table does the geolocation control use?▼

The control uses the fixed msdyn_locationrecords entity set with default msdyn_* columns such as msdyn_latitude, msdyn_longitude, and msdyn_timestamp. The table must already exist; the skill does not create it and reports BLOCKED if it is missing.

Can I use expo-location instead of the native bglocation package?▼

Yes, but only for a single foreground coordinate read via /add-native location. For continuous or background GPS tracking with durable storage and Dataverse sync, the @microsoft/power-apps-native-bglocation package is required.

Which authentication methods does background location tracking support?▼

Authentication is MSAL-only. The skill explicitly forbids OneAuth, auth selectors, GeolocationExtension, HostingSDK, PCF, and CordovaV2 bridge paths when configuring the tracking client.

Why does the geolocation setup report BLOCKED or UNVERIFIED?▼

BLOCKED means the msdyn_locationrecords table or required mapped columns are missing in Dataverse. UNVERIFIED means an auth or environment error prevented the table check, so the control cannot be reported as usable.

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