firebase-app-hosting-basics
Installation
Summary
Deploy and manage full-stack web apps with Firebase App Hosting using Next.js, Angular, and other supported frameworks.
- Requires Firebase project on Blaze pricing plan; supports Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) workflows
- Deploy via
firebase.jsonconfiguration with optionalapphosting.yamlfor backend setup, or enable automated "git push to deploy" through GitHub integration - Includes secret management via CLI commands for secure access to sensitive keys and local testing through Firebase Local Emulator Suite
- Best suited for full-stack applications; use Firebase Hosting instead for static sites or simple SPAs without SSR
SKILL.md
App Hosting Basics
Description
This skill enables the agent to deploy and manage modern, full-stack web applications (Next.js, Angular, etc.) using Firebase App Hosting.
Important: In order to use App Hosting, your Firebase project must be on the Blaze pricing plan. Direct the user to https://console.firebase.google.com/project/_/overview?purchaseBillingPlan=metered to upgrade their plan.
Hosting vs App Hosting
Choose Firebase Hosting if:
- You are deploying a static site (HTML/CSS/JS).
- You are deploying a simple SPA (React, Vue, etc. without SSR).
- You want full control over the build and deploy process via CLI.