Sveltekit Capacitor Starter

Overview:

This article discusses a simple demo project of SvelteKit + Capacitor, showcasing how to set up a Capacitor setup with SvelteKit. While not a complete starter, it serves as an example of integrating Capacitor into a SvelteKit project.

Features:

• SvelteKit + Capacitor Integration: Demonstrates how to incorporate Capacitor into a SvelteKit project.
• iOS Support: The demo project includes instructions for setting up and running the app on iOS devices.
• Optional Android Support: Instructions are provided on how to add Android support to the project, as per Capacitor documentation.

Installation:

To install the SvelteKit + Capacitor starter, follow these steps:

1. Follow the setup guide provided for setting up your environment under iOS.
2. Edit the capacitor.config.ts file by adding your local IP address to server.url.
3. Perform the following commands:

   // Replace [YOUR_PLATFORM_NAME] with the desired platform (ios/android)
   npx cap add [YOUR_PLATFORM_NAME]
   
   // Build the project
   npx svelte-kit build
   npx cap sync
   
   // Copy the contents of demo/complete/+page.svelte to src/routes/+page.svelte
   // Add necessary functionality by following the demo code
   

4. Start XCode and open the /ios folder by clicking the “Open a project or file” button on the start screen.
5. Start the app either on a physical iOS device or an emulator by clicking the Run (“Play”) button.

Optional: Automating iOS/Android Bundles via GitHub Actions

For more details on automating the building of iOS and Android bundles using GitHub Actions, refer to the following blog posts:

• Build your Capacitor iOS app bundle using GitHub Actions
• Build your Capacitor Android app bundle using GitHub Actions

Summary:

This product analysis discusses a simple demo project showcasing SvelteKit + Capacitor integration. It provides instructions on setting up the demo project, adding functionality, and running it on iOS devices. Optional support for Android is also mentioned, along with information on automating iOS/Android bundle building using GitHub Actions.