@firebase/installations

What is @firebase/installations?

The @firebase/installations npm package is part of the Firebase SDK and is responsible for managing unique identifiers for Firebase installations. It provides APIs to generate and manage these identifiers, which are crucial for the proper functioning of other Firebase services such as Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) and Firebase Remote Config.

What are @firebase/installations's main functionalities?

Generate a unique identifier for a Firebase installation

This feature allows the generation of a unique identifier for each Firebase installation. This ID is used internally by Firebase services to target specific installations.

import { getInstallations, getId } from '@firebase/installations';

const installations = getInstallations();
getId(installations).then(id => console.log('Firebase Installation ID:', id));

Delete an installation

This feature provides the functionality to delete a Firebase installation. This might be used when cleaning up data or when a user logs out and you want to ensure their installation data is reset.

import { getInstallations, deleteInstallation } from '@firebase/installations';

const installations = getInstallations();
deleteInstallation(installations).then(() => console.log('Installation deleted'));

Other packages similar to @firebase/installations

firebase-admin

While firebase-admin is primarily used for server-side interactions with Firebase, it also manages Firebase installations in a broader administrative context. Unlike @firebase/installations, which is client-focused, firebase-admin provides a more comprehensive set of tools for Firebase management, including user authentication, database interactions, and more.

react-native-firebase

This package is a popular choice for React Native developers integrating Firebase into their mobile applications. It includes functionality similar to @firebase/installations for managing Firebase installations within the broader context of a React Native app. It differs in that it is tailored specifically for React Native environments, providing hooks and components that integrate seamlessly with React Native's development model.