How to create Firestore document with array of objects in Firebase console?

Question

How can one create a document in Firestore using the Firebase console that is an array of objects? Such as:

myarray: [
  {hello: "world"}
]

I tried the following:

But this is the result:

It looks like this is a bug in the Firebase console. You can file a bug report if you wish. firebase.google.com/support/contact/bugs-features — Doug Stevenson
– Doug Stevenson, Commented Feb 7, 2018 at 15:06
Hi, I do not have the Object type option, how did you get Object to show up in your UI? stackoverflow.com/questions/72707950/… — Leon Gaban
– Leon Gaban, Commented Jun 21, 2022 at 23:01

Hareesh · Accepted Answer · 2018-02-07 15:11:26Z

2

It must be a bug, i tried my self and got same result. But i found a workaround.

First create the collection and document first and click save.

then click +ADD FIELD and only add your array myarray

lastly click the + button on myarray and add your objects.

Basically do it one by one.

answered Feb 7, 2018 at 15:11

Hareesh

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Hi, I do not have the Object type option, how did you get Object to show up in your UI? stackoverflow.com/questions/72707950/…

Doug Stevenson · Accepted Answer · 2018-03-06 03:22:00Z

1

This is formally fixed now in the Firebase console.

answered Mar 6, 2018 at 3:22

Doug Stevenson

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