Welcome to our guide on utilizing the Firebase Unity SDK for enhancing your app development experience! This blog will navigate you through the process of setting up your Firebase project within Unity, touching upon prerequisites, building, packaging, and troubleshooting common issues.

Getting Started

To start using the Firebase Unity SDK, you’ll need to clone the repository. Here’s a quick command to get you going:

git clone https://github.com/firebase/firebase-unity-sdk.git

Prerequisites

Before jumping into development, you need to ensure you have certain tools installed:

• Follow Firebase C++ SDK Prerequisites
• SWIG, version 4 or newer

Install Unity

You’ll also need Unity, version 2019 or newer. During installation through UnityHub, select the necessary support modules based on your operating system and development platform. For instance, on macOS, you should check:

• Android + Android SDK NDK Tool
• iOS Build Support
• Mac Build Support (IL2CPP)

Building Your Project

Under the root folder of the repository, you can start building your project by executing the following command:

python scripts/build_scripts/build_zips.py --platform=target_platform

Replace target_platform with supported names like linux, macos, windows, ios, or android.

Building for Certain Libraries

If you wish to build for specific Firebase libraries, run:

python scripts/build_scripts/build_zips.py --platform=target_platform --targets=lib1 --targets=lib2

Make sure to adjust lib1 and lib2 with the required library names like analytics, auth, or messaging.

Packaging the Build

Once the build is complete, packaging the artifacts makes it easier to import them into Unity Editor. Here’s how:

Packaging Unity Package

Copy all the platform-specific zip files to a designated folder, assets_zip_dir, then run:

python scripts/build_scripts/build_package.py --zip_dir=assets_zip_dir --output=output_dir

Packaging TGZ

To create a TGZ package, simply use the same assets_zip_dir and execute:

python scripts/build_scripts/build_package.py --zip_dir=assets_zip_dir --output=output_dir --output_upm=True

Packing for Certain Libraries

For specific libraries, gather the built artifacts and run:

python scripts/build_scripts/build_package.py --zip_dir=assets_zip_dir --output=output_dir --apis=lib1,lib2

Including Firebase in Your Project

For detailed instructions on how to import the generated unity package or TGZ files, refer to the Firebase Unity Installation Options.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the setup or building process, here are some common troubleshooting steps:

• Ensure that all prerequisites are correctly installed and up-to-date.
• Verify that you have the correct version of Unity installed.
• Check if your platform is supported for building; Linux, Windows, and macOS have certain requirements.

For more insights, updates, or to collaborate on AI development projects, stay connected with fxis.ai.

Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.

Get Started with Firebase Unity SDK!

Now that you are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge, dive deep into Firebase Unity SDK and watch your app development process transform!