Firebase MCP Server Walkthrough: Auth, DB & Hosting

Description

Learn how to build and deploy a functional web page using the Firebase MCP server in this comprehensive tutorial. We walk through creating a Next.js prototype, setting up Firebase Authentication, and configuring Firestore and Storage using natural language prompts. You’ll also discover how to handle production-ready security rules and troubleshoot common deployment issues directly within your AI editor. Finally, we explore the key differences, benefits, and disadvantages of using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) versus the traditional Command Line Interface (CLI). Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@errorfarm?sub_confirmation=1 Music by Freepik https://tunes.freepik.com/ Chapters 0:00 - Create Prototype Web App 1:53 - Install & Login Firebase MCP Server 3:00 - Create Project & App to Firebase 3:57 - Firestore Database Setup 5:27 - Google Authentication Setup 8:51 - Firebase Storage Setup 11:03 - Deployment to Firebase Hosting 12:04 - Pros & Cons of MCP Servers