Question 1

What is a firebase.json file?

Accepted Answer

A `firebase.json` file is the configuration file for Firebase projects. It defines settings for Firebase services like Hosting (rewrites, redirects, headers), Functions, Firestore security rules, and more. It's in JSON format.

Question 2

How do I use this viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select a `firebase.json` file from your device. Its content will be displayed as plain text. You can also use our dedicated JSON Viewer (link to /viewer/json) for a more structured view of the JSON content.

Question 3

Does this tool validate Firebase configuration?

Accepted Answer

No, this viewer only displays the text content of the file. It does not validate the configuration against Firebase's schema or deploy settings.

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