NPM Plugins Now Pre-approved
We’re excited to announce that our plugin review process has been updated to pre-approve all Cordova plugins in NPM. This change gives you full control over your plugin choices and makes your app build workflow faster!
What Plugin Pre-approval Means for You
Pre-approving all Cordova plugins in NPM means that you no longer need to wait to see if the Cordova plugins you want to use will be approved. If the plugin is listed in NPM, just add it to your config.xml and you’re ready to upload!
Updates to the plugin review process also make it easier for you to create your own plugins. Add your custom plugins to NPM (or fork existing one) and upload — no need to go through the review process.
You’ll still need to make sure the plugins you use are safe. Check that the plugin you want to use is well-maintained by its author, does what you expect it to do, and is compatible with your required versions of Android or iOS.
Why We’ve Updated the Plugin Review Process
The plugin review process was implemented to keep your projects safe and our servers running smoothly. Over time, we’ve improved our sandboxing and virtualization, reducing the need for us to review plugins for bad behavior.
Naturally, this means that we can now safely pre-approve Cordova plugins in NPM — and speed up your app build workflow in the process.
Looking Ahead
We have more exciting changes on the horizon aimed at making your experience with VoltBuilder even better. We’re committed to continuously improving your workflow, and we can’t wait to share what’s next!
What VoltBuilder does
To start testing your app right away check out VoltBuilder!
VoltBuilder is a wrapper for Apache Cordova and Ionic Capacitor. We make it easy for you to build native executables (e.g., .apk, .aab, and .ipa) for Android and iOS from web apps. You can augment these executables with native code plugins to extend your app’s capabilities far beyond what is possible in Web Apps and PWAs.
Using VoltBuilder simplifies and speeds up your workflow while keeping things framework neutral. As a web service, there is nothing you need to install. We also keep everything up to date so you can focus on building to the latest standards, and make sure to keep you in the loop on things that might affect your build process.
The way VoltBuilder works is simple. Zip your project, upload it to VoltBuilder, and download your Android or iOS executable.
Getting Started With VoltBuilder
If you haven’t already, sign up and select the VoltBuilder plan that best fits your needs and budget. You can use the Free plan for limited testing, or get more builds by trying out our Indy or Pro plans with a 15 day free trial!
Then, check out our Docs Section to learn how to integrate VoltBuilder into your development process.
When you’re ready to upload your first project, watch our video tutorial (or read the tutorial in our docs). The Docs section has plenty of other helpful resources, like Migration Guides, sample projects, and tips to get you started! If you need extra help, stop by our Support Forum!