Introduction

• Overview

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

Create apps

• Create your first app

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

• Templates for apps

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

• Platform support

  Compatibility table for all major plugins and features.

• Manage versions and platforms

  How to manage platforms and Cordova CLI versions.

• Customize icons

  Learn how to customize icons for your Cordova application.

• Store data

  Storing data on the device.

• Manage privacy

  Learn about important mobile privacy issues.

• Manage security

  Information and tips for building a secure application.

• Whitelisting

  Securely grant an application access to external resources.

Develop for platforms

• Android

• iOS

• Windows

• OS X

• Electron

Create plugins

• Create a plugin

  Develop your own plugin.

• Use Plugman

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

Develop for platforms

• Android

• iOS

• Windows

Advanced Topics

• Embed Cordova in native apps

  Include the Cordova WebView in your native project.

• Next Steps

  A look at topics that new Cordova developers will encounter.

Reference

• Config.xml

  List of supported tags in the config.xml file.

• Events

  List of Cordova JavaScript run-time events.

• CLI Reference

  Learn how to use Cordova CLI commands and their options.

• Hooks

  List of hooks supported by the Cordova CLI.

• Plugin.xml

  List of supported tags in the plugin.xml file.

Plugin APIs

• 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

• Splashscreen

  Control the splash screen for your app.

• Statusbar

  Control the device status bar.

• Vibration

  Vibrate the device.

• Whitelist

  Whitelist external content accessible by your app.