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