I gave Firebase Studio Prototyper AI one job.
Build a simple mind-mapping interface with draggable nodes.
That's it.
What I got:
Attempt 1: An ugly dark-mode disaster that ignored my design specs completely. Nothing worked. Buttons were decorative.
Attempt 2: I said "fix this mess."
It gave me a blank page with ONE broken button.
Attempts 3-10: I simplified. "Just make ONE node appear when I click."
Same. Broken. Page. Every. Time.
The Problem
Firebase Studio Prototyper can't handle:
- Real-time Firestore listeners
- Any complex React library
- Basic state management
- Literally any real application logic
What I Found
I'm not alone:
- Reddit: Multiple posts about "Prototyper stops working"
- Google Forums: "Firebase Studio going downhill"
- Medium: Someone literally titled their article "Firebase Studio Sucks"
My Take
Firebase Studio Prototyper is a toy.
It can generate a login form. Maybe a todo list. But anything beyond basic CRUD?
It will waste your time.
I spent 6 hours going in circles. I could've coded it myself in 2 hours.
Lesson Learned
Google's own AI can't even properly use Google's own Firebase.
That's all you need to know.
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