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Quick reference

Apache Cordova Mobile CLI Cheat Sheet

A quick reference guide for Apache Cordova: platform management, plugin installation, device debugging, building, and running hybrid mobile apps.

Compiled by Cheat Sheets · PublishedOctober 24, 2026

Apache Cordova enables developers to build native mobile applications for iOS, Android, and desktop using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Platform Management

# Add native platform target
cordova platform add ios
cordova platform add android

# List installed platforms
cordova platform ls

# Update platform engine
cordova platform update android

# Verify environment prerequisites (SDKs, JDK, Xcode)
cordova requirements

Plugin Management

# Search plugin registry
cordova plugin search camera

# Install plugin by name or git URL
cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-camera
cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-inappbrowser
cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-statusbar

# List and remove plugins
cordova plugin ls
cordova plugin remove cordova-plugin-camera

Building & Running

# Build project artifacts
cordova build ios --release
cordova build android --debug

# Run in connected device or emulator
cordova run android --device
cordova emulate ios --target="iPhone-14"

Related topics

#cordova #mobile #ios #android #cheat-sheet