The skill is based on AngularFire v18.0.1, generated at 2026-02-01.
AngularFire is the official Angular library for Firebase. It provides Angular-native wrappers around the Firebase JS SDK with:
- Dependency Injection - Firebase services as injectable Angular services
- Zone.js Integration - Automatic zone wrapping for change detection stability
- RxJS Observables - Real-time data streams as Observables
- Lazy Loading - Dynamic imports to reduce bundle size
- SSR Support - Compatible with Angular Universal/SSR
- Router Guards - Built-in auth guards for route protection
When to Apply
Use this skill when:
- Setting up Firebase in an Angular application
- Implementing Firebase Authentication (sign-in, sign-out, auth guards)
- Working with Cloud Firestore (collections, documents, queries, real-time updates)
- Using Realtime Database for real-time data synchronization
- Managing file uploads/downloads with Cloud Storage
- Calling Cloud Functions from Angular
- Implementing analytics, performance monitoring, or remote config
- Setting up push notifications with Cloud Messaging
- Protecting routes with auth guards
- Configuring Firebase emulators for local development
- Building server-side rendered Angular apps with Firebase
Do NOT use this skill when:
- Using Firebase JS SDK directly without Angular wrappers
- Working with non-Firebase backends
- The Firebase product you need is not supported by AngularFire
Core References
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & Configuration | Firebase app initialization and dependency injection | core-setup |
| Zone Wrappers | Understanding zone integration for app stability | core-zones |
Firebase Products
Database & Storage
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Firestore | Collections, documents, queries, real-time data | product-firestore |
| Realtime Database | Lists, objects, queries, and real-time sync | product-realtime-database |
| Cloud Storage | File uploads, downloads, and management | product-storage |
Authentication & Security
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Auth state, observables, sign-in methods, SSR support | product-auth |
| Auth Guards | Route protection with customizable pipes | product-auth-guards |
| App Check | Protecting backend resources from abuse | product-app-check |
Backend & Functions
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Functions | Calling HTTPS callable functions | product-functions |
Analytics & Monitoring
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Event tracking and user properties | product-analytics |
| Performance Monitoring | Custom traces and metrics | product-performance |
Configuration & Messaging
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Config | Feature flags and dynamic configuration | product-remote-config |
| Cloud Messaging | Push notifications with service workers | product-messaging |
AI
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Vertex AI | Gemini generative AI models | product-vertexai |
Advanced Topics
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Hosting Deployment | Deploy to Firebase Hosting with CLI schematics | advanced-deploy |
| Server-Side Rendering | Angular Universal with Firebase | advanced-ssr |
| Emulator Suite | Local development with Firebase emulators | advanced-emulators |