Best use case
Firebase Mobile is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Firebase backend services integration for mobile apps
Teams using Firebase Mobile should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/firebase-mobile/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Firebase Mobile Compares
| Feature / Agent | Firebase Mobile | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Firebase backend services integration for mobile apps
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Firebase Mobile Skill
## Overview
This skill provides Firebase backend services integration for mobile applications. It enables configuration of Authentication, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Functions, and other Firebase services.
## Allowed Tools
- `bash` - Execute Firebase CLI commands
- `read` - Analyze Firebase configurations
- `write` - Generate security rules and configurations
- `edit` - Update Firebase implementations
- `glob` - Search for Firebase files
- `grep` - Search for patterns
## Capabilities
### Firebase Authentication
1. **Auth Methods**
- Email/password authentication
- OAuth providers (Google, Apple, Facebook)
- Phone authentication
- Anonymous authentication
- Custom token authentication
2. **Auth State**
- Handle auth state changes
- Token refresh
- Session persistence
- Multi-factor authentication
### Cloud Firestore
3. **Database Operations**
- Document CRUD operations
- Collection queries
- Real-time listeners
- Batch operations
- Transactions
4. **Security Rules**
- Write Firestore rules
- Test rules with emulator
- Handle role-based access
- Validate data structure
### Firebase Storage
5. **File Operations**
- Upload files with progress
- Download files
- Generate download URLs
- Handle metadata
- Configure security rules
### Cloud Functions
6. **Function Integration**
- Call HTTPS functions
- Call callable functions
- Handle function responses
- Configure timeouts
### Remote Config
7. **Feature Flags**
- Fetch remote config
- Configure defaults
- Handle fetch intervals
- A/B testing setup
### Performance Monitoring
8. **Performance Tracking**
- Automatic traces
- Custom traces
- Network request monitoring
- Screen rendering metrics
## Target Processes
- `firebase-backend-integration.js` - Firebase integration
- `firebase-cloud-messaging.js` - Push notifications
- `mobile-analytics-setup.js` - Analytics
## Dependencies
- Firebase SDK
- Firebase CLI
- Google Cloud account
## Usage Examples
### Firebase Setup (iOS)
```swift
// AppDelegate.swift
import FirebaseCore
import FirebaseAuth
import FirebaseFirestore
@main
class AppDelegate: UIResponder, UIApplicationDelegate {
func application(_ application: UIApplication,
didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey: Any]?) -> Bool {
FirebaseApp.configure()
return true
}
}
// AuthService.swift
class AuthService: ObservableObject {
@Published var user: User?
private var handle: AuthStateDidChangeListenerHandle?
init() {
handle = Auth.auth().addStateDidChangeListener { [weak self] _, user in
self?.user = user
}
}
func signIn(email: String, password: String) async throws {
try await Auth.auth().signIn(withEmail: email, password: password)
}
func signUp(email: String, password: String) async throws {
try await Auth.auth().createUser(withEmail: email, password: password)
}
func signOut() throws {
try Auth.auth().signOut()
}
}
```
### Firestore Repository (Android)
```kotlin
// data/repository/PostRepository.kt
class PostRepository @Inject constructor(
private val firestore: FirebaseFirestore
) {
private val postsCollection = firestore.collection("posts")
fun observePosts(): Flow<List<Post>> = callbackFlow {
val listener = postsCollection
.orderBy("createdAt", Query.Direction.DESCENDING)
.addSnapshotListener { snapshot, error ->
if (error != null) {
close(error)
return@addSnapshotListener
}
val posts = snapshot?.documents?.mapNotNull { it.toObject<Post>() } ?: emptyList()
trySend(posts)
}
awaitClose { listener.remove() }
}
suspend fun createPost(post: Post): String {
val docRef = postsCollection.add(post).await()
return docRef.id
}
suspend fun updatePost(postId: String, updates: Map<String, Any>) {
postsCollection.document(postId).update(updates).await()
}
suspend fun deletePost(postId: String) {
postsCollection.document(postId).delete().await()
}
}
```
### Security Rules
```javascript
// firestore.rules
rules_version = '2';
service cloud.firestore {
match /databases/{database}/documents {
function isAuthenticated() {
return request.auth != null;
}
function isOwner(userId) {
return isAuthenticated() && request.auth.uid == userId;
}
match /users/{userId} {
allow read: if isAuthenticated();
allow write: if isOwner(userId);
}
match /posts/{postId} {
allow read: if true;
allow create: if isAuthenticated()
&& request.resource.data.authorId == request.auth.uid;
allow update, delete: if isOwner(resource.data.authorId);
}
}
}
```
### Firebase Emulator
```bash
# Start emulators
firebase emulators:start
# Run with emulator in code
if ProcessInfo.processInfo.environment["USE_FIREBASE_EMULATOR"] == "YES" {
Auth.auth().useEmulator(withHost: "localhost", port: 9099)
Firestore.firestore().useEmulator(withHost: "localhost", port: 8080)
Storage.storage().useEmulator(withHost: "localhost", port: 9199)
}
```
## Quality Gates
- Security rules tested with emulator
- Authentication flows verified
- Offline persistence tested
- Error handling comprehensive
## Related Skills
- `push-notifications` - FCM integration
- `mobile-analytics` - Firebase Analytics
- `mobile-security` - Security patterns
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