firebase

Firebase platform management CLI

TLDR

Login to Firebase

$ firebase login

Initialize project

$ firebase init

Deploy all services

$ firebase deploy

Deploy only hosting

$ firebase deploy --only hosting

Deploy only functions

$ firebase deploy --only functions

Start local emulators

$ firebase emulators:start

List projects

$ firebase projects:list

firebase is the CLI for Firebase, Google's mobile and web application platform. It manages deployments for Hosting, Cloud Functions, Firestore, Realtime Database, Authentication, and other Firebase services.The CLI handles project initialization, local development with emulators, and deployment workflows. It integrates with Google Cloud and supports multiple environments.

PARAMETERS

login

Authenticate with Google account.

logout

Sign out.

init

Initialize Firebase project in directory.

deploy

Deploy to Firebase services.

--only services

Deploy specific services.

serve

Start local development server.

emulators:start

Start Firebase emulators.

projects:list

List available projects.

use project

Switch active project.

functions:log

View Cloud Functions logs.

hosting:disable

Disable hosting for project.

CONFIGURATION

firebase.json

Project configuration including hosting rules, function settings, and database rules.

.firebaserc

Project aliases and active project selection.

CAVEATS

Requires Node.js (install via `npm install -g firebase-tools`). A Google account is needed for authentication. Some services (Cloud Functions, extended Firestore usage) require a Blaze billing plan. The emulator suite requires Java for Firestore and Realtime Database emulators.

HISTORY

Firebase was founded in 2011 and acquired by Google in 2014. The Firebase CLI evolved from basic hosting deployment to support the expanding Firebase platform including Cloud Functions, Firestore, and comprehensive local emulation.