firebase-cli

SKILL.md

firebase-cli — Firebase Command Line Interface

Keyword: firebase · firebase deploy · firebase init · firebase emulators

The Firebase CLI (firebase-tools) manages your Firebase project from the terminal:
deploy, emulate, import/export data, manage users, configure services, and automate CI/CD.

When to use this skill

Deploy Firebase Hosting, Cloud Functions, Firestore rules/indexes, Realtime Database rules, Cloud Storage rules, Remote Config, or Extensions

Set up a new Firebase project with firebase init

Run the Firebase Emulator Suite locally for development and testing

Manage preview/staging channels for Hosting

Import or export Firebase Authentication users in bulk

Distribute app builds to testers via App Distribution

Manage Firebase Extensions (install, configure, update, uninstall)

Deploy Next.js / Angular apps via Firebase App Hosting

Use Firebase CLI in CI/CD pipelines with service account credentials