Agent skill
firebase-auth
Implements Firebase Authentication with email, OAuth, phone auth, and custom tokens. Use when building apps with Firebase, needing flexible auth methods, or integrating with Firebase ecosystem.
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SKILL.md
Firebase Auth
Firebase Authentication provides backend services and SDKs for user authentication. Supports email/password, OAuth providers, phone, anonymous, and custom token auth.
Quick Start
Installation
npm install firebase
Initialize Firebase
// lib/firebase.ts
import { initializeApp, getApps } from 'firebase/app'
import { getAuth } from 'firebase/auth'
const firebaseConfig = {
apiKey: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_API_KEY,
authDomain: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN,
projectId: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID,
storageBucket: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET,
messagingSenderId: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID,
appId: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_APP_ID
}
const app = getApps().length === 0 ? initializeApp(firebaseConfig) : getApps()[0]
export const auth = getAuth(app)
Email/Password Authentication
Sign Up
import { createUserWithEmailAndPassword, updateProfile } from 'firebase/auth'
import { auth } from '@/lib/firebase'
async function signUp(email: string, password: string, displayName: string) {
try {
const { user } = await createUserWithEmailAndPassword(auth, email, password)
await updateProfile(user, { displayName })
return user
} catch (error: any) {
switch (error.code) {
case 'auth/email-already-in-use':
throw new Error('Email already registered')
case 'auth/weak-password':
throw new Error('Password should be at least 6 characters')
default:
throw new Error('Sign up failed')
}
}
}
Sign In
import { signInWithEmailAndPassword } from 'firebase/auth'
async function signIn(email: string, password: string) {
try {
const { user } = await signInWithEmailAndPassword(auth, email, password)
return user
} catch (error: any) {
switch (error.code) {
case 'auth/invalid-credential':
throw new Error('Invalid email or password')
case 'auth/user-disabled':
throw new Error('Account disabled')
default:
throw new Error('Sign in failed')
}
}
}
Sign Out
import { signOut } from 'firebase/auth'
async function logout() {
await signOut(auth)
}
Auth State Management
Listen to Auth Changes
import { onAuthStateChanged, User } from 'firebase/auth'
// Subscribe to auth state
const unsubscribe = onAuthStateChanged(auth, (user) => {
if (user) {
console.log('Signed in:', user.uid)
} else {
console.log('Signed out')
}
})
// Cleanup
unsubscribe()
React Context
// contexts/auth-context.tsx
'use client'
import { createContext, useContext, useEffect, useState } from 'react'
import { onAuthStateChanged, User } from 'firebase/auth'
import { auth } from '@/lib/firebase'
type AuthContextType = {
user: User | null
loading: boolean
}
const AuthContext = createContext<AuthContextType>({
user: null,
loading: true
})
export function AuthProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
const [user, setUser] = useState<User | null>(null)
const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true)
useEffect(() => {
const unsubscribe = onAuthStateChanged(auth, (user) => {
setUser(user)
setLoading(false)
})
return unsubscribe
}, [])
return (
<AuthContext.Provider value={{ user, loading }}>
{children}
</AuthContext.Provider>
)
}
export const useAuth = () => useContext(AuthContext)
Usage
'use client'
import { useAuth } from '@/contexts/auth-context'
export default function Profile() {
const { user, loading } = useAuth()
if (loading) return <div>Loading...</div>
if (!user) return <div>Please sign in</div>
return (
<div>
<p>Email: {user.email}</p>
<p>Name: {user.displayName}</p>
<img src={user.photoURL || ''} alt="Avatar" />
</div>
)
}
OAuth Providers
Google Sign In
import { signInWithPopup, GoogleAuthProvider } from 'firebase/auth'
const googleProvider = new GoogleAuthProvider()
googleProvider.addScope('email')
googleProvider.addScope('profile')
async function signInWithGoogle() {
try {
const result = await signInWithPopup(auth, googleProvider)
const credential = GoogleAuthProvider.credentialFromResult(result)
const token = credential?.accessToken
return result.user
} catch (error: any) {
if (error.code === 'auth/popup-closed-by-user') {
return null
}
throw error
}
}
GitHub Sign In
import { signInWithPopup, GithubAuthProvider } from 'firebase/auth'
const githubProvider = new GithubAuthProvider()
githubProvider.addScope('read:user')
async function signInWithGithub() {
const result = await signInWithPopup(auth, githubProvider)
return result.user
}
Sign In with Redirect
For mobile or when popups are blocked:
import { signInWithRedirect, getRedirectResult, GoogleAuthProvider } from 'firebase/auth'
// Initiate redirect
async function startGoogleSignIn() {
await signInWithRedirect(auth, new GoogleAuthProvider())
}
// Handle redirect result (call on page load)
async function handleRedirect() {
const result = await getRedirectResult(auth)
if (result) {
console.log('Signed in:', result.user)
}
}
Phone Authentication
Send Verification Code
import { signInWithPhoneNumber, RecaptchaVerifier } from 'firebase/auth'
// Setup reCAPTCHA
const recaptchaVerifier = new RecaptchaVerifier(auth, 'recaptcha-container', {
size: 'invisible',
callback: () => {
// reCAPTCHA solved
}
})
async function sendVerificationCode(phoneNumber: string) {
try {
const confirmationResult = await signInWithPhoneNumber(
auth,
phoneNumber,
recaptchaVerifier
)
// Store confirmationResult to use in verification step
return confirmationResult
} catch (error) {
console.error('SMS not sent:', error)
throw error
}
}
Verify Code
async function verifyCode(confirmationResult: any, code: string) {
try {
const result = await confirmationResult.confirm(code)
return result.user
} catch (error) {
throw new Error('Invalid verification code')
}
}
Anonymous Authentication
import { signInAnonymously, linkWithCredential, EmailAuthProvider } from 'firebase/auth'
// Sign in anonymously
async function signInAnon() {
const { user } = await signInAnonymously(auth)
return user
}
// Convert to permanent account
async function convertToEmailAccount(email: string, password: string) {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user) throw new Error('No user')
const credential = EmailAuthProvider.credential(email, password)
await linkWithCredential(user, credential)
}
Password Management
Reset Password
import { sendPasswordResetEmail } from 'firebase/auth'
async function resetPassword(email: string) {
await sendPasswordResetEmail(auth, email, {
url: 'https://myapp.com/login'
})
}
Update Password
import { updatePassword, reauthenticateWithCredential, EmailAuthProvider } from 'firebase/auth'
async function changePassword(currentPassword: string, newPassword: string) {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user || !user.email) throw new Error('No user')
// Re-authenticate first
const credential = EmailAuthProvider.credential(user.email, currentPassword)
await reauthenticateWithCredential(user, credential)
// Update password
await updatePassword(user, newPassword)
}
Email Verification
import { sendEmailVerification } from 'firebase/auth'
async function verifyEmail() {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user) throw new Error('No user')
await sendEmailVerification(user, {
url: 'https://myapp.com/verified'
})
}
// Check if verified
const isVerified = auth.currentUser?.emailVerified
Update Profile
import { updateProfile, updateEmail } from 'firebase/auth'
async function updateUserProfile(displayName: string, photoURL: string) {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user) throw new Error('No user')
await updateProfile(user, { displayName, photoURL })
}
async function changeEmail(newEmail: string) {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user) throw new Error('No user')
await updateEmail(user, newEmail)
// Sends verification email automatically
}
ID Tokens
Get ID Token
async function getIdToken() {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user) throw new Error('No user')
const token = await user.getIdToken()
return token
}
// Force refresh
const token = await user.getIdToken(true)
Verify on Server
// Server-side (Firebase Admin SDK)
import { getAuth } from 'firebase-admin/auth'
async function verifyToken(idToken: string) {
try {
const decodedToken = await getAuth().verifyIdToken(idToken)
return decodedToken
} catch (error) {
throw new Error('Invalid token')
}
}
Custom Claims
Set Claims (Admin SDK)
import { getAuth } from 'firebase-admin/auth'
async function setUserRole(uid: string, role: string) {
await getAuth().setCustomUserClaims(uid, { role })
}
Read Claims (Client)
async function getUserRole() {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user) return null
const tokenResult = await user.getIdTokenResult()
return tokenResult.claims.role
}
Protected Routes (Next.js)
Middleware
// middleware.ts
import { NextResponse } from 'next/server'
import type { NextRequest } from 'next/server'
export function middleware(request: NextRequest) {
const session = request.cookies.get('session')
if (!session && request.nextUrl.pathname.startsWith('/dashboard')) {
return NextResponse.redirect(new URL('/login', request.url))
}
return NextResponse.next()
}
export const config = {
matcher: ['/dashboard/:path*']
}
Session Cookie
// app/api/session/route.ts
import { getAuth } from 'firebase-admin/auth'
import { cookies } from 'next/headers'
export async function POST(request: Request) {
const { idToken } = await request.json()
const expiresIn = 60 * 60 * 24 * 5 * 1000 // 5 days
try {
const sessionCookie = await getAuth().createSessionCookie(idToken, {
expiresIn
})
cookies().set('session', sessionCookie, {
maxAge: expiresIn / 1000,
httpOnly: true,
secure: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production',
path: '/'
})
return Response.json({ status: 'success' })
} catch (error) {
return Response.json({ error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 })
}
}
Link Multiple Providers
import { linkWithPopup, GoogleAuthProvider } from 'firebase/auth'
async function linkGoogle() {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user) throw new Error('No user')
const result = await linkWithPopup(user, new GoogleAuthProvider())
return result.user
}
// Unlink provider
import { unlink } from 'firebase/auth'
async function unlinkGoogle() {
const user = auth.currentUser
if (!user) throw new Error('No user')
await unlink(user, 'google.com')
}
Error Handling
import { AuthError } from 'firebase/auth'
function handleAuthError(error: AuthError) {
switch (error.code) {
case 'auth/email-already-in-use':
return 'Email already registered'
case 'auth/invalid-email':
return 'Invalid email address'
case 'auth/weak-password':
return 'Password too weak'
case 'auth/user-not-found':
return 'User not found'
case 'auth/wrong-password':
return 'Incorrect password'
case 'auth/too-many-requests':
return 'Too many attempts. Try again later'
case 'auth/network-request-failed':
return 'Network error'
default:
return 'Authentication error'
}
}
Best Practices
- Use context for auth state - Single source of truth
- Handle all error codes - User-friendly messages
- Verify tokens server-side - Never trust client
- Use session cookies - For server-side apps
- Enable email verification - For sensitive apps
- Implement re-auth - Before sensitive operations
References
- Admin SDK Setup
- Security Rules
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