How do I set up framer-Firebase with my Firebase project?

Create a Firebase project, get your projectID and optional secret from the console, then initialize the module in Framer with those properties. The README provides a step-by-step guide with gifs for assistance.

Is framer-Firebase better than using the Firebase SDK directly in Framer?

framer-Firebase simplifies integration with pre-built methods tailored for Framer, but the Firebase SDK offers more features and control. Use framer-Firebase for quick prototyping; for advanced needs, the SDK might be better.

How can I prevent data flooding and lag in my prototype?

Use Utils.debounce to limit put, post, or patch requests to a reasonable refresh rate, as recommended in the tips to avoid server overload and ensure smooth performance.

What should I do if real-time updates stop working with framer-Firebase?

Check your anti-virus settings, as some software interferes with the onChange method. Also, monitor the connection status and ensure Firebase rules are correctly configured.

Can I use framer-Firebase for a production app?

No, it's designed for prototyping in Framer only. For production, use the official Firebase SDK with proper security, server-side logic, and a full backend setup.

How do I secure my Firebase database when using framer-Firebase?

Avoid open database rules; use secret-based authentication and keep secrets private. Revoke and regenerate secrets if exposed, as advised in the README to prevent unauthorized access.

framer-Firebase

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A Firebase module for Framer prototypes that enables real-time data loading, saving, and syncing across sessions and devices.

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What is framer-Firebase?

framer-Firebase is a module that connects Framer design prototypes to Firebase's real-time database, enabling them to load, save, and sync data across multiple sessions and devices. It transforms static prototypes into interactive, data-driven experiences by providing direct access to Firebase's CRUD operations and real-time updates. This allows designers to simulate app-like behavior without backend development.

Target Audience

UI/UX designers and frontend developers using Framer to create high-fidelity, interactive prototypes that require persistent or shared data, such as multi-user applications or data visualization demos.

Value Proposition

It uniquely bridges Framer's prototyping environment with Firebase's production-ready database, offering real-time data syncing with minimal setup. Developers choose it for its simplicity—adding data persistence often requires just a few lines of code—and its ability to create more realistic, dynamic prototypes compared to static alternatives.

Overview

The Firebase module allows your Framer prototype to load, save and sync data effortlessly between multiple sessions and devices.

Use Cases

Best For

Creating multi-user interactive prototypes like collaborative whiteboards or games

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Building prototypes that require persistent user data across sessions

Simulating real-time data updates in UI designs, such as live counters or feeds

Testing data-driven interactions without building a full backend

Demonstrating Firebase-integrated app concepts in Framer

Prototyping applications with synchronized states across devices

Not Ideal For

Production applications requiring server-side validation or full Firebase SDK features
Projects where database security must be ironclad and secrets cannot be risked
Quick, static prototypes that don't need persistent data syncing
Teams not using Framer or preferring JavaScript over CoffeeScript

Pros & Cons

Pros

Real-Time Data Sync

Automatically syncs data changes across devices using Firebase's REST API, enabling multi-user interactions like the bubble-popping MMO demo.

Comprehensive CRUD Methods

Provides get, put, post, patch, and delete operations with minimal code, as shown in the examples for managing JSON data.

Connection Status Monitoring

Includes an onChange method to listen for real-time updates or connection changes, crucial for dynamic prototypes.

Modern Promise Support

Updated to support Promises for asynchronous operations, improving code readability in Framer projects.

Flexible Authentication Options

Supports both secret-based auth and open database rules, offering prototyping flexibility, though with security trade-offs.

Cons

Security Vulnerabilities

Encourages open database rules or sharing secrets, which can expose data to unauthorized access if not managed carefully, as warned in the README.

Firebase Configuration Overhead

Requires setting up a Firebase project and configuring properties like projectID and secret, adding steps beyond basic Framer prototyping.

Framer-Locked Ecosystem

Only works within Framer prototypes, making it unsuitable for other frameworks or production deployments without significant changes.

Anti-Virus Interference

As noted in the tips, anti-virus software can block the onChange method, potentially breaking real-time functionality without easy fixes.

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iOS Kit for FramerJS is a comprehensive prototyping toolkit designed to accelerate the creation of high-fidelity iOS app prototypes. It provides a full suite of native iOS UI components and a dynamic layout engine, enabling designers and developers to build realistic, responsive prototypes quickly. ## Key Features - **Native iOS Components** — Pre-built, customizable UI elements like alerts, banners, buttons, keyboards, navigation bars, and tab bars that mimic iOS behavior. - **Dynamic Layout Engine** — A constraint-based layout system that uses points instead of pixels, ensuring prototypes scale correctly across different iOS devices. - **Sketch Integration** — Automatically converts Sketch layers into iOS Kit components with proper constraints, streamlining the design-to-prototype workflow. - **Real Device Override** — Adjusts the prototype frame to match the actual device screen size when viewed on real hardware, eliminating white space. - **Supporting Utilities** — Helper functions for tasks like color conversion, time formatting, SVG manipulation, and text layer updates. ## Philosophy The project emphasizes speed and quality, allowing users to focus on unique interactions by handling the intricacies of native iOS styling and responsive behavior.

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