firebase-basics
0This skill covers Firebase CLI fundamentals including project setup, authentication, and service initialization. It's intended for developers looking to set up Firebase services like Firestore, Functions, and Hosting efficiently.
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Firebase Skills
Quick InstallView Source
$ npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/skills --skill firebase-basicsOverview
About This Skill
Firebase Agent Skills provides a curated collection of skills that extend AI coding agent capabilities for Firebase development. These skills are packaged as reusable instructions following the Agent Skills format, enabling AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and others to understand and work with Firebase services more effectively. The skills support installation across multiple platforms including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub Copilot through various methods—CLI tools, local setup, or direct symlinks. Developers can install skills via the Agent Skills CLI, manual setup, or local development workflows to accelerate Firebase project integration and reduce setup complexity.
How to Use
Install via the Firebase CLI using the provided command.
Use Cases
Set up Firebase project and authentication
Initialize Firestore and Functions
Deploy web applications using Firebase Hosting
Generate configuration files for Firebase services
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
Terminal
$ npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/skills --skill firebase-basicsAlternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/firebase/skillsRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
Help me set up Firebase for [COMPANY]'s [INDUSTRY] project. I need to initialize Firebase CLI, configure authentication, and set up [SPECIFIC_SERVICE] with basic rules. Show me the commands and explain each step. Use [PROJECT_ID] as the Firebase project ID.
Example Output
# Firebase Setup Guide for Acme Corp's E-commerce Platform ## Initialization Steps ### 1. Install Firebase CLI ```bash npm install -g firebase-tools ``` ### 2. Login & Project Selection ```bash firebase login firebase use [PROJECT_ID] ``` ### 3. Initialize Firebase Services ```bash firebase init firestore firebase init functions firebase init hosting ``` ## Configuration Files Generated - `.firebaserc` (Project configuration) - `firebase.json` (Hosting rules) - `firestore.indexes.json` (Query indexes) - `functions/package.json` (Cloud Functions setup) ## Next Steps 1. Deploy Firestore security rules: ```bash firebase deploy --only firestore:rules ``` 2. Test locally with: ```bash firebase emulators:start ``` Need help with specific rules or deployment issues?
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