Description

Feature Request: Complete macOS Support for Firebase Auth

Problem Statement

Currently, Firebase Auth has limited support for macOS platforms, which prevents developers from creating cross-platform applications that require authentication on macOS. While some basic functionality exists, full feature parity with iOS is needed.

Proposed Solution

Extend the Firebase Auth SDK to provide complete macOS support, matching the functionality available on iOS. This would include:

• Full authentication provider support (Email/Password, Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, etc.)
• Proper handling of macOS-specific authentication flows
• Support for both Catalyst and native macOS apps
• Comprehensive documentation for macOS implementation

Technical Details

• Target Platform: macOS (both Catalyst and native)
• Current Status: Partial support exists but lacks complete feature parity
• Dependencies: Firebase iOS SDK

Use Case

As a developer building cross-platform applications, I need to implement Firebase Auth on macOS to:

• Provide consistent authentication experience across iOS, Android, and macOS
• Enable desktop applications to use Firebase authentication
• Support modern authentication methods on macOS platforms

Additional Context

• This would complement the existing iOS SDK
• Would enable better cross-platform development workflows
• Aligns with the growing trend of desktop applications using web technologies

Contribution

I am willing to contribute to this effort and can help with:

• Testing on macOS platforms
• Providing feedback on implementation
• Contributing to documentation

Related Issues

• Current partial support documented at: https://firebase.google.com/docs/ios/learn-more
• Related to React Native Firebase issue: No Google ads integration when using builds without AdSupport integration. #8572 - macos support for firebase auth invertase/react-native-firebase#8572

API Proposal

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Firebase Product(s)

Authentication