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Flutter + Firebase rules for AI coding agents

Full stack: Flutter (Dart) + Firebase

Ready-to-commit rules for Flutter (Dart) + Firebase in every major format: AGENTS.md (Codex, Cursor, Copilot), CLAUDE.md (Claude Code), Cursor .mdc project rules, legacy .cursorrules, Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules and GEMINI.md. A Flutter app on Firebase.

Last reviewed 2026-10-21 · Customise in the generator · Raw: AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md

The mistake agents make most on this stack

Agents use BuildContext after await without checking `mounted`, and leave Firestore rules open.

Generated files

AGENTS.md
# AGENTS.md - this project

Instructions for AI coding agents working in this repository.

## Project

A Flutter (Dart) + Firebase project.

Stack: Flutter (Dart), Firebase.

## Commands

- Run: `flutter run`
- Analyze: `flutter analyze`
- Tests: `flutter test`
- Format: `dart format .`
- Local emulators: `firebase emulators:start`
- Deploy rules only: `firebase deploy --only firestore:rules`

## Project structure

- Feature folders under `lib/features/<name>/` with widgets, state and data layers.

## How to work in this repo

- Read the relevant files before editing. Follow the patterns already in the codebase over these generic rules.
- Make the smallest change that solves the task. Do not refactor or reformat unrelated code.
- Before saying a task is done, run the type-check, lint and tests listed under Commands and fix what you broke.
- If requirements are ambiguous, ask one clear question instead of guessing.
- Never commit secrets, API keys or `.env` files. Use env vars and keep `.env.example` up to date.
- Do not add a new dependency when the standard library or an existing dependency already covers it.
- Ask before adding, removing or upgrading any dependency.
- Ask before changing database schemas, auth, payments or CI configuration.
- Never delete files, drop data or run destructive commands (`rm -rf`, `git push --force`, `DROP TABLE`) without explicit approval.
- Keep each change under ~200 changed lines where possible; split larger work into steps.

## Flutter (Dart)

- Code must pass `flutter analyze` with no warnings.
- Use `const` constructors wherever possible.
- Split large `build` methods into small widgets, not helper methods returning widgets.
- Use the state management already in the project (Riverpod, Bloc, Provider). Do not introduce a second one.
- Check `mounted` before using `BuildContext` after an `await`.
- Add packages with `flutter pub add`; prefer well-maintained packages from pub.dev.
- Never hardcode API secrets in the app bundle.

## Firebase

- Firebase web config is public by design; security comes from Firestore/Storage Security Rules. Never ship `allow read, write: if true`.
- Every collection needs rules that check `request.auth` and validate the written fields.
- Admin SDK credentials are server-only (Cloud Functions or your backend).
- Model Firestore data for your queries: avoid deeply nested data and unbounded arrays; denormalize deliberately.
- Test rules and functions against the Emulator Suite, not production.

## Reference docs

- [Flutter docs](https://docs.flutter.dev)
- [Firebase docs](https://firebase.google.com/docs)

Commands your agent should run

TaskCommand
Runflutter run
Analyzeflutter analyze
Testsflutter test
Formatdart format .
Local emulatorsfirebase emulators:start
Deploy rules onlyfirebase deploy --only firestore:rules

What the rules cover

Flutter (Dart)

Cross-platform Flutter app in Dart 3. Scoped to lib/**/*.dart, test/**/*.dart in Cursor, Copilot and Windsurf.

  • Code must pass flutter analyze with no warnings.
  • Use const constructors wherever possible.
  • Split large build methods into small widgets, not helper methods returning widgets.
  • Use the state management already in the project (Riverpod, Bloc, Provider). Do not introduce a second one.
  • Check mounted before using BuildContext after an await.
  • Add packages with flutter pub add; prefer well-maintained packages from pub.dev.
  • Never hardcode API secrets in the app bundle.

Source docs: Flutter docs

Firebase

Firebase Auth, Firestore and Cloud Functions. Scoped to firestore.rules, functions/**, **/firebase/** in Cursor, Copilot and Windsurf.

  • Firebase web config is public by design; security comes from Firestore/Storage Security Rules. Never ship allow read, write: if true.
  • Every collection needs rules that check request.auth and validate the written fields.
  • Admin SDK credentials are server-only (Cloud Functions or your backend).
  • Model Firestore data for your queries: avoid deeply nested data and unbounded arrays; denormalize deliberately.
  • Test rules and functions against the Emulator Suite, not production.

Source docs: Firebase docs

How to install

  1. Copy AGENTS.md to your repo root. That covers Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot and most other agents.
  2. Using Claude Code? Add a CLAUDE.md with the single line @AGENTS.md, or use the standalone CLAUDE.md tab above.
  3. Want rules that only load for certain files in Cursor? Add the .cursor/rules/*.mdc files.
  4. Commit the files so your whole team (and every agent) shares them.

FAQ

Where do I put the AGENTS.md for Flutter (Dart) + Firebase?

Save it as AGENTS.md in the root of your repository, next to your main config file. Codex, Cursor and GitHub Copilot pick it up automatically. For Claude Code, add a CLAUDE.md containing @AGENTS.md (or use the standalone CLAUDE.md on this page).

What is the most common mistake AI agents make with Flutter (Dart)?

Agents use BuildContext after await without checking mounted, and leave Firestore rules open.

Which commands should the agent run to check its work?

For this stack: flutter run, flutter analyze, flutter test, dart format .. They are listed in the generated files so the agent runs them before finishing a task.

Do these Flutter (Dart) + Firebase rules work with Cursor and Claude Code?

Yes. This page includes the same rules as AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, Cursor .mdc project rules, a legacy .cursorrules file, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules and GEMINI.md.

Can I customise these rules?

Yes. Open this stack in the generator to add or remove libraries, set your project name and package manager, switch beginner explanations on, and download everything as a zip.

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