Agent skill · software engineering · aiskillstore
firebase-basics
The definitive, foundational skill for ANY Firebase task. Make sure to ALWAYS use this skill whenever the user mentions or interacts with Firebase, even if they do not explicitly ask for it. This skill covers everything from the bare minimum INITIAL setup (Node.js setup, Firebase CLI installation, first-time login) to ongoing operations (core principles, workflows, building, service setup, executing Firebase CLI commands, troubleshooting, refreshing, or updating an existing environment).
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific commands and workflows for Firebase CLI usage that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires firebase-tools installed locally. Requires firebase account access. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Prerequisites Please complete these setup steps before proceeding, and remember your progress to avoid repeating them in future interactions. 1. Local Environment Setup: Verify the environment is properly set up so we can use Firebase tools: Run npx -y firebase-tools@latest --version to check if the Firebase CLI is installed. Verify if the Firebase MCP server is installed using your existing tools. If either of these checks fails, please review references/local-env-setup.md to get the environment ready. 2. Authentication: Ensure you are logged in to Firebase so that commands have the correct permissions. Run npx -y firebase-tools@latest login. For environments without a browser (e.g., remote shells), use npx -y firebase-tools@latest login --no-localhost. The command should output the current user. If you are not logged in, follow the interactive instructions from this command to authenticate. 3. Active Project: Most Firebase tasks require an active project context. Check the current project by running npx -y firebase-tools@latest use. If the command outputs Active Project: <project-id>, you can proceed with your task. If not, ask the user if they have an existing Firebase Project ID. If yes: Set it as the active project and add a default alias by running: If no: Follow the project creation instructions in references/firebase-project-create.md. Firebase Usage Principles Please adhere to these principles when working with Firebase, as they ensure reliability and up-to-date project tools: 1. Use npx for CLI commands: To ensure you always use the latest version of the Firebase CLI, always prepend commands with npx -y firebase-tools@latest instead of just firebase. (e.g., use npx -y firebase-tools@latest --version instead of firebase --version). 2. Prioritize official knowledge: For any Firebase-related knowledge, consult the developerknowledgesearchdocuments MCP tool before falling back to Google Search or your internal knowledge base. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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