Capgo Release Workflows

Set up release workflows for Capacitor apps using Capgo live updates plus repository-owned build and publishing automation.

When to Use This Skill

• User wants one release workflow covering live updates, builds, and store publishing
• User is replacing a hosted release service with repo-owned automation
• User wants Capgo for OTA updates and standard CI/CD for native artifacts

Scope

This skill coordinates three workflow areas:

• live updates -> capgo-live-updates
• native builds -> capacitor-ci-cd
• app store publishing -> capacitor-app-store

Use this skill as the top-level router when the user asks for the whole release system, not just one piece.

Procedures

Step 1: Identify Release Requirements

Determine whether the app needs:

• OTA web updates
• signed iOS and Android builds
• TestFlight or Google Play publishing
• staged channels or phased rollout

Record which parts already exist in the repository.

Step 2: Set Up Live Updates

If OTA updates are required, use the capgo-live-updates skill.

Preserve the app's release channel structure and define the rollback strategy before enabling automatic rollout.

Step 3: Set Up Native Build Automation

If the team needs reproducible native builds, use the capacitor-ci-cd skill.

Keep signing, build environment variables, and version bumping under repository control.

Step 4: Set Up Store Publishing

If automated publishing is required, use the capacitor-app-store skill.

Keep credentials, track selection, and release gating aligned with the current release policy.

Step 5: Verify the End-to-End Release Flow

Verify the workflow in order:

1. native build succeeds
2. store artifact is valid
3. live update upload works for the matching app version
4. rollback and channel targeting behave as expected

Error Handling

• For OTA setup issues, validate the Capgo plugin startup and rollback path before enabling broad rollout.
• For CI/CD failures, fix signing and environment inputs before changing release logic.
• For store publishing failures, isolate Apple and Google pipelines so one platform does not block diagnosis of the other.