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firebase-local-env-setup

by firebase OfficialBackend & APIs

Bare minimum INITIAL setup for getting started with Firebase (Node.js, CLI installation, first-time login). Use ONLY for first-time setup. For updating, troubleshooting, or refreshing an existing environment, use the firebase-basics skill instead.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-local-env-setup
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads firebase-local-env-setup automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·The skill facilitates the setup of a local Firebase development environment for AI agents. It guides the user through Node.js and Firebase CLI installation, authentication, and the configuration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. All operations and external resources are standard for development environment setup and originate from trusted sources.
Socket PassNo alerts
Snyk WarnMEDIUM ·Risk: MEDIUM · 2 issues
Runlayer WarnMEDIUM ·5/7 files flagged

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Firebase Local Environment Setup

This skill documents the bare minimum setup required for a full Firebase experience for the agent. Before starting to use any Firebase features, you MUST verify that each of the following steps has been completed.

1. Verify Node.js

  • Action: Run node --version.

  • Handling: Ensure Node.js is installed and the version is >= 20. If Node.js is missing or < v20, install it based on the operating system:

    Recommended: Use a Node Version Manager This avoids permission issues when installing global packages.

    For macOS or Linux:

    1. Guide the user to the official nvm repository.
    2. Request the user to manually install nvm and reply when finished. Stop and wait for the user's confirmation.
    3. Make nvm available in the current terminal session by sourcing the appropriate profile: 
      # For Bash
source ~/.bash_profile
source ~/.bashrc

# For Zsh
source ~/.zprofile
source ~/.zshrc
    4. Install Node.js: 
      nvm install 24
nvm use 24

    For Windows:

    1. Guide the user to download and install nvm-windows.
    2. Request the user to manually install nvm-windows and Node.js, and reply when finished. Stop and wait for the user's confirmation.
    3. After the user confirms, verify Node.js is available: 
      node --version

    Alternative: Official Installer

    1. Guide the user to download and install the LTS version from nodejs.org.
    2. Request the user to manually install Node.js and reply when finished. Stop and wait for the user's confirmation.

2. Verify Firebase CLI

The Firebase CLI is the primary tool for interacting with Firebase services.

  • Action: Run npx -y firebase-tools@latest --version.
  • Handling: Ensure this command runs successfully and outputs a version number.

3. Verify Firebase Authentication

You must be authenticated to manage Firebase projects.

  • Action: Run npx -y firebase-tools@latest login.
  • Handling: If the environment is remote or restricted (no browser access), run npx -y firebase-tools@latest login --no-localhost instead.

4. Install Agent Skills and MCP Server

To fully manage Firebase, the agent needs specific skills and the Firebase MCP server installed. Identify the agent environment you are currently running in and follow the corresponding setup document strictly.

Read the setup document for your current agent:

  • Gemini CLI: Review references/gemini_cli.md
  • Antigravity: Review references/antigravity.md
  • Claude Code: Review references/claude_code.md
  • Cursor: Review references/cursor.md
  • GitHub Copilot: Review references/github_copilot.md
  • Other Agents (Windsurf, Cline, etc.): Review references/other_agents.md

CRITICAL AGENT RULE: Do NOT proceed with any other Firebase tasks until EVERY step above has been successfully verified and completed.

FAQ

What does the firebase-local-env-setup skill do?

Bare minimum INITIAL setup for getting started with Firebase (Node.js, CLI installation, first-time login). Use ONLY for first-time setup. For updating, troubleshooting, or refreshing an existing environment, use the firebase-basics skill instead.

How do I install firebase-local-env-setup?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-local-env-setup in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/firebase-local-env-setup/ (personal) or .claude/skills/firebase-local-env-setup/ (project).

Which AI agents can use firebase-local-env-setup?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is firebase-local-env-setup safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review; Runlayer flagged items to review. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains firebase-local-env-setup?

It is published by firebase in firebase/agent-skills, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 5,111 recorded installs.

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