How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does firebase-basics support?

firebase-basics works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is firebase-basics free to use?

Yes. firebase-basics is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by firebase.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for firebase-basics?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install firebase-basics?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

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$npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics

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summary

Firebase project setup and CLI workflow for AI agent integration.

›Requires prior completion of firebase-local-env-setup skill and Firebase CLI installation
›Core workflow covers authentication via firebase login , project creation with unique IDs, and service initialization through the interactive firebase init command
›Supports feature selection during setup including Firestore, Functions, and Hosting with automatic configuration file generation
›Self-documenting CLI with --help fla

skill.md

Prerequisites

Please complete these setup steps before proceeding, and remember your progress to avoid repeating them in future interactions.

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.
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.
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:
```
npx -y firebase-tools@latest use --add <PROJECT_ID>
```
  - 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:

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).
Prioritize official knowledge: For any Firebase-related knowledge, consult the developerknowledge_search_documents MCP tool before falling back to Google Search or your internal knowledge base. Including "Firebase" in your search query significantly improves relevance.
Follow Agent Skills for implementation guidance: Skills provide opinionated workflows (CUJs), security rules, and best practices. Always consult them to understand how to implement Firebase features correctly instead of relying on general knowledge.
Use Firebase MCP Server tools instead of direct API calls: Whenever you need to interact with remote Firebase APIs (such as fetching Crashlytics logs or executing Data Connect queries), use the tools provided by the Firebase MCP Server instead of attempting manual API calls.
Keep Plugin / Agent Skills updated: Since Firebase best practices evolve quickly, remind the user to regularly check for and install updates to their Firebase plugin or Agent Skills, ensuring you both operate with the latest workflows. Similarly, if you encounter issues with outdated tools or commands, follow the steps below based on your agent environment:
- Antigravity: Follow references/refresh-antigravity.md
- Gemini CLI: Follow references/refresh-gemini-cli.md
- Claude Code: Follow references/refresh-claude.md
- Cursor: Follow references/refresh-cursor.md
- Others: Follow references/refresh-other.md

References

Initialize Firebase: See references/firebase-service-init.md when you need to initialize new Firebase services using the CLI.
Exploring Commands: See references/firebase-cli-guide.md to discover and understand CLI functionality.
SDK Setup: For detailed guides on adding Firebase to a web app, see references/web_setup.md.

Common Issues

Login Issues: If the browser fails to open during the login step, use npx -y firebase-tools@latest login --no-localhost instead.

how to use firebase-basics

How to use firebase-basics on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add firebase-basics

Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill firebase-basics

The skills CLI fetches firebase-basics from GitHub repository firebase/agent-skills and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────

│ • Amp

│ • Antigravity

│ • Cline

│ • Codex

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ • Cursor

│ • Windsurf

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/firebase-basics

Reload or restart Cursor to activate firebase-basics. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /firebase-basics) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub ›Skills CLI documentation ›Learn more about Cursor ›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

✓

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

✓

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

✓

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations

Example

Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement

✓

Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Installation Steps

1.Install product management skill
2.Start with user story generation for known feature
3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
7.Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

+Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
+Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
+Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
+Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
+Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
+Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

−Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
−Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
−Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
−Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
−Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.

Learning Path▌

1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

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Ratings

4.5★★★★★37 reviews

★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 12, 2024
Useful defaults in firebase-basics — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★Carlos Gonzalez· Dec 4, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: firebase-basics is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★Alexander Okafor· Nov 23, 2024
We added firebase-basics from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Alexander Wang· Oct 14, 2024
firebase-basics fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Aanya Huang· Sep 25, 2024
Keeps context tight: firebase-basics is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Kabir Liu· Sep 25, 2024
I recommend firebase-basics for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
★★★★★Piyush G· Sep 17, 2024
firebase-basics is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★James Verma· Sep 13, 2024
firebase-basics fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Diego Zhang· Sep 5, 2024
Useful defaults in firebase-basics — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★Carlos Singh· Aug 24, 2024
I recommend firebase-basics for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

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