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capacitor-plugin-upgrades

Upgrade Capacitor plugins across major versions with automated migrations and manual steps.

37|1|Updated Mar 16, 2026
Search Tags:#migration#plugin#ios#upgrade#android#gradle#capacitor
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Skill: capacitor-plugin-upgrades
Source: https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills/tree/main/skills/capacitor-plugin-upgrades
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills --skill capacitor-plugin-upgrades-capawesome-team

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Upgrades Capacitor plugins to newer major versions, coordinating automated migrations and careful manual steps to preserve compatibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated migration support for major version jumps (4→5, 5→6, 6→7, 7→8) using official tooling.
  • Step-by-step guidance for Android Gradle updates, Gradle wrapper changes, Kotlin/Java versions, and iOS deployment target adjustments.
  • Safe, sequential application of multi-version upgrades with verification steps and rollback guidance.

Quick Start

Install the plugin capabilities and ask it to upgrade your Capacitor plugin from its current major version to the desired target.

Frequently Asked Questions about capacitor-plugin-upgrades

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I upgrade a Capacitor plugin to a newer major version?▼

To upgrade a Capacitor plugin, you apply automated migration tooling and coordinate manual dependency updates to preserve compatibility across major version jumps like 4 to 5 or 6 to 7.

What do I need to update when migrating a Capacitor plugin for Android?▼

Migrating a Capacitor plugin for Android requires updating Gradle wrapper changes, Android Gradle plugin versions, and Kotlin or Java versions to meet the target platform's compatibility standards.

Can I upgrade a Capacitor plugin across multiple major versions at once?▼

Yes, you can upgrade a Capacitor plugin across multiple major versions sequentially, applying safe step-by-step migrations with verification steps and rollback guidance between each version jump.

What iOS deployment target changes are needed for a Capacitor plugin upgrade?▼

Upgrading a Capacitor plugin on iOS requires adjusting the iOS deployment target to match the minimum OS version specified by the newer major Capacitor framework release.

What happens if an automated Capacitor plugin migration fails?▼

If an automated Capacitor plugin migration fails, you can use provided fallback guidance to manually complete dependency updates and platform target adjustments to restore compatibility.

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