extension-to-functions-codebase — Claude Code skill: install & usage
Converts a Firebase Extension into a standalone Cloud Functions codebase or an npm package. Upgrades triggers from V1 to V2 and introduces declarative IAM rules.
npx skills add firebase/agent-skills --skill extension-to-functions-codebase -a claude-codeWhat extension-to-functions-codebase does
The skill parses extension.yaml and maps resources to a local functions/src/ folder or a shareable npm package. Extension parameters convert to defineString, defineSecret, and other definitions from firebase-functions/params. Permissions translate into native declarations via requiresRole and requiresAPI. Manual gcloud commands are dropped completely.
Functions upgrade from 1st Gen to 2nd Gen triggers. Handlers switch to onDocumentWritten, onTaskDispatched, and onRequest. For existing event payloads, a destructuring compatibility shim preserves call signatures. Lifecycle events convert to SDK lifecycle hooks, mapping onInstall to afterFirstDeploy and updates to afterRedeploy.
Parameter values are never evaluated at module load scope. Client setup runs inside onInit() or lazy getters. Because 2nd Gen functions allow up to 80 concurrent requests, the skill adds cpu: "gcf_gen1" when preserving 1st Gen single-request billing behavior is required.
What it helps with
- Convert an installed Firebase Extension into a standalone functions/src/ codebase
- Package extension logic into an npm library with Node 22 support
- Upgrade 1st Gen triggers to Cloud Functions 2nd Gen handlers
- Replace manual GCP IAM setup with declarative requiresRole and requiresAPI calls
Example prompts for the agent
- Migrate our installed Firebase extension into a local Cloud Functions V2 codebase
- Convert this Firebase extension source into a shareable npm package for Node 22
- Upgrade the extension triggers to V2 and set up afterFirstDeploy hooks
How to install extension-to-functions-codebase
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add firebase/agent-skills --skill extension-to-functions-codebase -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/extension-to-functions-codebase/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/extension-to-functions-codebase/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add firebase/agent-skills --skill extension-to-functions-codebase -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/extension-to-functions-codebase/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add firebase/agent-skills --skill extension-to-functions-codebase -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/extension-to-functions-codebase/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install firebase/agent-skills extension-to-functions-codebase2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/extension-to-functions-codebase/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add firebase/agent-skills --skill extension-to-functions-codebase -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --path skills/extension-to-functions-codebaseManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/extension-to-functions-codebase/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add firebase/agent-skills --skill extension-to-functions-codebase -a opencodeClaude.ai
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Questions about extension-to-functions-codebase
How to install extension-to-functions-codebase in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add firebase/agent-skills --skill extension-to-functions-codebase -a claude-code in your terminal.
What targets does extension-to-functions-codebase support?
It targets two setups: a local Cloud Functions codebase under functions/src/ deployed via Firebase CLI, or a reusable npm package exporting V2 functions.
How does the skill handle concurrency pricing differences in V2?
Cloud Functions V2 allows concurrency up to 80 requests. To match V1 single-concurrency pricing, the skill sets cpu: "gcf_gen1" on migrated triggers.
Source text
SKILL.md · Apache-2.0
---
name: extension-to-functions-codebase
description: Skill for converting an installed Firebase Extension (or extension source) into a standalone Cloud Functions for Firebase codebase or publishable npm package, including V1 to V2 trigger upgrades, lifecycle hooks, and declarative security
metadata:
author: Google LLC
category: Serverless
---
# Extension to Functions Codebase & npm Package Migration
## Overview
Migrates a Firebase Extension into either:
1. **A local Cloud Functions codebase** (`functions/src/` for app integration).
1. **A publishable npm package** (reusable open-source package exporting V2
functions).
Leverages native Cloud Functions features (declarative IAM, Parameterized
Config, SDK Lifecycle Hooks) and modernizes 1st Gen triggers to 2nd Gen using
the Destructuring Compatibility Shim.
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## Target Migration Workflows
- **Target A: Local Functions Codebase** (End-User App Integration)
- Output: Code under `functions/src/`. Config in `.env`.
- Deployment: `firebase deploy --only functions`.
- **Target B: Publishable npm Package / Shareable Package**
- Output: Reusable npm package exporting V2 functions.
- Configuration: `package.json` specifying `exports` map,
`engines: { "node": ">=22" }`, and
`peerDependencies: { "firebase-functions": ">=6.0.0" }`.
- Usage: Consumers install package and re-export functions in `index.ts`
(`export * from "<package-name>"`).
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## Core Rules & Constraints
### 1. Declarative IAM & APIs (Zero-Local-Overhead)
Use native SDK declarations instead of manual `gcloud` scripts or console
instructions:
- Use `requiresRole("roles/...")` for required GCP IAM permissions.
- Use `requiresAPI("service.googleapis.com", "Description")` for Google APIs.
### 2. Global Parameter Access Restriction
- **Never call `.value()` at top-level module load scope.**
- Initialize global SDK instances inside `onInit()` or lazy getters:
```typescript
import { defineString } from "firebase-functions/params";
import { onInit } from "firebase-functions/v2";
const dataset = defineString("DATASET_ID");
let client: BigQuery;
onInit(() => {
client = new BigQuery({ datasetId: dataset.value() });
});
```
### 3. V2 Concurrency & Cost Parity
V2 enables concurrency (up to 80 requests). To preserve V1 single-concurrency
pricing, set `cpu: "gcf_gen1"`.
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## Step-by-Step Migration Execution
### Step 1: Inventory Extension Resources
1. **`extension.yaml`**:
- `params` → `defineString`, `defineInt`, `defineBoolean`, `defineSecret`.
- `apis` → `requiresAPI(...)`.
- `roles` → `requiresRole(...)`.
- `lifecycleEvents` → `afterFirstDeploy` & `afterRedeploy`.
- `resources` → Upgrade 1st Gen triggers to 2nd Gen (`onDocumentWritten`,
`onTaskDispatched`, `onRequest`).
1. **Files & Scripts**: Preserve devDependencies, test framework (`jest`), and
test scripts.
### Step 2: Configure `package.json`
- Set `name: "<package-name>"`, `engines: { "node": ">=22" }`.
- Set `peerDependencies`:
```json
"peerDependencies": {
"firebase-admin": "^11.0.0 || ^12.0.0",
"firebase-functions": ">=6.0.0"
}
```
- Configure `exports` map targeting ESM/CommonJS and TypeScript declarations
(`lib/index.js`, `lib/index.d.ts`).
### Step 3: Upgrade Triggers from V1 to V2
- Firestore: Use `onDocumentWritten` from `firebase-functions/v2/firestore`.
- Tasks: Use `onTaskDispatched` from `firebase-functions/v2/tasks`. Remove
`EXT_INSTANCE_ID` when enqueueing tasks.
- HTTP: Use `onRequest` from `firebase-functions/v2/https`.
- Apply Destructuring Compatibility Shim (`{ change, context }`,
`{ snapshot, context }`) where legacy 1st Gen handlers expect
`(change, context)`.
### Step 4: Convert Lifecycle Events
Map extension lifecycle events to SDK lifecycle hooks in `src/index.ts`:
- `onInstall` → `afterFirstDeploy({ task: { function: "initTask" } })`
- `onUpdate` / `onConfigure` →
`afterRedeploy({ task: { function: "setupTask" } })`
### Step 5: Package README & Export Instructions
Generate `README.md` containing:
1. Installation instructions (`npm install`).
1. Re-export snippet (`export * from "<package-name>"`).
1. Parameterized Configuration `.env` reference table.
1. What Changed (Extension vs Package) comparison table.
_Reminder: NEVER execute `npm publish`._
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