Question 1

How to install the Capacitor Contacts plugin?

Accepted Answer

Install via npm with `npm install @capacitor-community/contacts`, then sync with `npx cap sync`. Ensure you choose the correct version matching your Capacitor setup, as detailed in the version table in the README.

Question 2

Does Capacitor Contacts work on web?

Accepted Answer

No, the plugin only supports iOS and Android natively. For web apps, you need to implement a separate JavaScript API, as mentioned in the limitations section of the README.

Question 3

Capacitor Contacts vs React Native Contacts: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Capacitor Contacts is best for teams building hybrid apps with Capacitor, offering a unified API for iOS and Android. React Native Contacts might be preferable for React Native projects, but Capacitor Contacts integrates seamlessly with the Capacitor ecosystem.

Question 4

How to handle permissions with Capacitor Contacts?

Accepted Answer

Permissions are managed through the native platforms. You'll need to configure platform-specific permission requests in your app's manifest or info.plist, as the plugin relies on underlying iOS and Android APIs without abstracting this away.

Question 5

Can I update contacts using this plugin?

Accepted Answer

The README only lists retrieve, create, and delete operations. Updating contacts isn't explicitly covered, so you should check the API documentation or consider if additional native code is needed.

Question 6

Is the Capacitor Contacts plugin still maintained?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the README indicates active maintenance with support for multiple Capacitor versions and maintenance until 2026, as shown by the badges and version tables.

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