Gatsby Firebase Simple Auth

Gatsby Starter with Firebase simple auth workflow and private routes

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Overview

The Gatsby Firebase Authentication Starter is a Gatsby starter template that demonstrates how to implement an authentication workflow in Gatsby using Firebase as the authentication provider. The starter follows the best practices outlined in the official Gatsby documentation and utilizes the Gatsby Plugin Create Client Path to secure private routes.

Features

Firebase authentication integration
Whitelisting of client-only routes
Redirects to login page for unauthorized users
Display of private content for logged-in users

Summary

The Gatsby Firebase Authentication Starter provides a convenient starting point for building a Gatsby website with user authentication. It leverages Firebase for authentication and implements client-only routes for secure access to private content. Whether you want to report bugs, improve the documentation, or contribute new features, the Gatsby Firebase Authentication Starter welcomes all contributions.

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