Install the SDK on Cordova

In this guide, you will learn how to get started with the Genius Scan SDK for Cordova.

Package information

• npm package: @thegrizzlylabs/cordova-plugin-genius-scan
• Supported platforms: iOS 15.0+, Android 23+
• Cordova requirements: cordova-cli 7.0.0+, cordova-ios 8.0.0+, cordova-android 15.x.x+

Setup

Installation

Install the plugin with the Cordova CLI:

cordova plugin add @thegrizzlylabs/cordova-plugin-genius-scan@6.0.0-beta11

Alternatively, add it to your config.xml:

<preference name="deployment-target" value="15.0" />
<preference name="android-minSdkVersion" value="23" />

<engine name="ios" spec="~8.0.0" />
<engine name="android" spec="~15.0.0" />

<plugin name="@thegrizzlylabs/cordova-plugin-genius-scan" spec="6.0.0-beta11">
  <variable name="CAMERA_USAGE_DESCRIPTION" value="We use the camera to scan documents" />
</plugin>

Then run:

cordova prepare

Platform-specific installation

You can also install for a specific platform using plugman:

# iOS
plugman install --platform ios --project ./platforms/ios --plugin @thegrizzlylabs/cordova-plugin-genius-scan

# Android
plugman install --platform android --project ./platforms/android --plugin @thegrizzlylabs/cordova-plugin-genius-scan

What’s Next?

Next, configure a license key. To compare with a working integration, see the sample apps.