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Remove caution note for firebase_options.dart#12995

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It is safe to commit your firebase_options.dart to Git, see https://stackoverflow.com/a/37484053/8358501. To actually secure your app, see Firebase security checklist.

It is safe to commit your `firebase_options.dart` to Git, see https://stackoverflow.com/a/37484053/8358501. To actually secure your app, see [Firebase security checklist](https://firebase.google.com/support/guides/security-checklist).
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This pull request updates the documentation for the AI Toolkit by removing a misleading caution note. The note previously warned users not to commit firebase_options.dart to version control, but this file is generally safe to commit. The change aims to provide accurate guidance and prevent unnecessary confusion for developers, aligning the documentation with current best practices for Firebase projects.

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  • Documentation Correction: Removed an outdated caution note in src/content/ai/ai-toolkit/index.md that incorrectly advised against committing firebase_options.dart to Git.

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This pull request correctly removes a misleading caution note about committing firebase_options.dart. The change is a good improvement to the documentation's accuracy. I've provided one suggestion to enhance this change by replacing the removed warning with a brief explanation of why it's safe to commit the file. This will provide more clarity for users and proactively address potential security concerns.

@@ -233,11 +233,6 @@ details into the `example/lib/firebase_options.dart` file. You can do this with
the `flutterfire CLI` tool as described in the [Add Firebase to your Flutter
app][add-fb] docs **from within the `example` directory**.

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While removing the incorrect warning is a good step, it would be even more helpful for users to replace it with a note explaining why it's safe to commit firebase_options.dart. This would clarify Firebase's security model and prevent user confusion, echoing the useful context you provided in the pull request description.

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note It is **safe to check the `firebase_options.dart` file** into your version control system. While it contains project identifiers, it does not include private keys or other sensitive data. Access to your Firebase backend is controlled by [Firebase Security Rules](https://firebase.google.com/support/guides/security-checklist).
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@nilsreichardt, this is a draft, so I leave this up to you, but it does seem like a good suggestion.

@nilsreichardt nilsreichardt marked this pull request as draft January 26, 2026 18:15
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Converted to draft because I'm not sure if flutterfire configure puts the Gemini API key into firebase_options.dart

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