How do I install the firebase mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY_PATH`, `FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET`, `DEBUG_LOG_FILE`, `MCP_HTTP_HOST`, `MCP_HTTP_PATH` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Firebase MCP Server

Firebase MCP server for interacting with Firebase services through the Model Context Protocol

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What is the Firebase MCP Server?

Firebase MCP server for interacting with Firebase services through the Model Context Protocol

What it actually does

MCP Servers can be installed manually or at runtime via npx (recommended). How you install determines your configuration:

Configuration

Firebase project with service account credentials - Node.js environment

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
firestore_add_document	Add a document to a collection
firestore_list_documents	List documents with filtering
firestore_get_document	Get a specific document
firestore_update_document	Update an existing document
firestore_delete_document	Delete a document
firestore_list_collections	List root collections
firestore_query_collection_group	Query across subcollections
storage_list_files	List files in a directory
storage_get_file_info	Get file metadata and URL
storage_upload	Upload file from content
storage_upload_from_url	Upload file from URL
auth_get_user	Get user by ID or email

How to install the Firebase MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "firebase-1": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "MCP_TRANSPORT"],
      "env": {
        "SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY_PATH": "your-value",
        "FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET": "your-value",
        "DEBUG_LOG_FILE": "your-value",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "your-value",
        "MCP_HTTP_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Firebase project with service account credentials - Node.js environment

Variable	Description	Required
SERVICE_ACCOUNT_KEY_PATH	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
DEBUG_LOG_FILE	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
MCP_HTTP_HOST	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional
MCP_HTTP_PATH	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Firebase to firestore add document.”
“Use Firebase to firestore list documents.”
“Use Firebase to firestore get document.”

Frequently asked questions

Firebase MCP server for interacting with Firebase services through the Model Context Protocol Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.