Announcing: Open Beta Test for Capacitor Build Process Updates

We’re excited to announce an open beta test of our updated Capacitor build process! These updates include support for Capacitor 7, and a refreshed build stack that includes the latest tools, SDKs, and operating systems. We’ve also updated the Capacitor sample project to use Capacitor 7.

The best part? These updates use the same quick and easy build process VoltBuilder is known for: upload, download, run, done. You shouldn’t see any changes to your job output, but to be certain, we’re running a limited-time beta.

Participating in the beta is simple:

1. Check the box next to “Build using beta servers?” on the upload page.
2. Upload your job.
3. When your job completes, email support@volt.build with your results. If you get an error, be sure to include the error message.

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve VoltBuilder for everyone. Thank you in advance for your help!

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!