Using TypeScript with PhoneGap/Cordova Plugins -

i'm running bit of roadblock start using google analytics cordova plugin i'm composing of javascript assets in typescript. here example of specific problem i'm having:

window.plugins.googleanalyticsplugin.starttrackerwithaccountid("ua-xxxxxxx-x"); 

typescript balks @ window.plugins, throwing compilation error:

the property 'plugins' not exist on value of type 'window'.

and makes complete sense. however, can't around using declare var window; statement, creates duplicate identifier window.

step 1 extend window interface, can this:

interface window {     plugins: any; } 

this mean no compiler errors, unless extend definition means no auto-completion. line work:

window.plugins.googleanalyticsplugin.starttrackerwithaccountid("ua-xxxxxxx-x"); 

to take things notch , auto-completion (and spellings checked too) can use extended version of definition.

interface googleanalyticsplugin {     starttrackerwithaccountid(accountid: string): void; }  interface plugins {     googleanalyticsplugin: googleanalyticsplugin; }  interface window {     plugins: plugins; }