Migrate from Firebase to PostgreSQL: The One-Command Escape
You started fast with Firebase. But now you're hitting the NoSQL wall. Complex queries are a nightmare, data relationships are managed in your application code, and scaling costs are unpredictable. It's time to graduate to a real, relational database without rebuilding everything. AgenticSQL translates your entire Firestore structure into a production-ready PostgreSQL database. Instantly.
The Firebase Ceiling You've Hit
The Query Nightmare
Joining data across collections requires multiple, slow round trips. Complex filtering is a constant struggle. You're writing code to do what a real database should do for you.
"Relational" in Name Only
You store user IDs in document fields, but there's no enforced integrity. If a user is deleted, their related data becomes orphaned. True relationships don't live in your code; they live in the database.
Unpredictable Scaling
Your costs are based on reads and writes, not on the actual resources you use. A single inefficient query can blow up your bill. Growth feels like a punishment.
How We Translate Chaos into Order
Our Agentic AI acts as an expert data architect. It securely connects to your Firestore project, analyzes your collections and document structures, and intelligently infers the optimal relational schema. It doesn't just copy fields; it understands intent.
Privacy First: The AI only reads your Firestore schema structure (collections, fields, data types). Your actual document data never leaves Firebase until you explicitly migrate it yourself.
Get Your Service Account Key
To allow our CLI to securely read your Firestore structure, you need to generate a private service account key.
- 1.In your Firebase Console, go to
Project Settings → Service accounts - 2.Click "Generate new private key"
- 3.This will download a JSON file. Keep it safe—it grants access to your project.
Run the AI Translator Command
Open your terminal and run the import command. It will ask for the path to your downloaded service account JSON file.
# Our AI will handle the rest npx @agenticsql/cli import --from firebaseDeploy Your Relational Foundation
The Agent will analyze your NoSQL structure and generate a relational schema.sql blueprint. It will then prompt you to deploy. Follow the on-screen instructions to open your AgenticSQL dashboard and bring your new PostgreSQL database to life.
Life After Firebase: The Power of SQL
Your data is now structured, relational, and powerful. You can run complex JOIN queries, leverage the entire PostgreSQL ecosystem of tools, and scale with predictable costs. You didn't just migrate your data; you unlocked its true potential.
Common Firebase Migration Scenarios
Graduate from NoSQL to Real Databases
You've outgrown Firebase. Your data deserves the structure, power, and predictability of PostgreSQL. With AgenticSQL's AI-powered translator, the migration is instant. The freedom is permanent. Welcome to the world of real databases.