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A practical starting point for FiveM frameworks, resources, development tools, and neutral server and creator discovery. Individual community spotlights will only appear after personal review.

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Resource directory

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Scripts & assets

Safer starting points for finding resources, checking dependencies, and avoiding unofficial paid downloads.

OfficialFree / paid

Cfx Marketplace

Browse scripts, maps, vehicles, clothing, and other creator-made assets through the official Cfx marketplace.

FiveMRedMScriptsAssets
drs_Dev noteFilter by framework, source availability, price, and purchase type. Still verify dependencies and support before installing.
Community directoryFree / paid

Cfx.re Releases

Community releases for scripts, maps, vehicles, weapons, and other server resources.

ReleasesScriptsMapsCommunity
drs_Dev noteA forum listing is not a quality guarantee. Check licensing, dependencies, update history, and support before use.
Community directoryFree

Free Cfx.re Releases

Start with community releases carrying the free tag, then narrow them by platform and framework.

FreeScriptsCommunity
drs_Dev noteConfirm that each release is for FiveM rather than RedM and permits your intended server use.
OfficialFree

Finding Resources Safely

Cfx guidance for locating resources, understanding dependencies, and recognizing risky paid downloads.

SafetyDependenciesLicensing
02

Frameworks & libraries

Primary documentation and maintained project organizations for common FiveM framework paths.

Official projectFree

Qbox

A modern FiveM roleplay framework descended from QBCore and designed around OX dependencies.

QboxLuaOX
drs_Dev noteQBCore compatibility is broad but not universal. Verify each resource against Qbox guidance.
Official projectFree

Overextended / OX

The ecosystem behind ox_lib, oxmysql, ox_inventory, ox_target, and ox_core.

OXLuaLibrariesFramework
drs_Dev noteDevelopment resumed in 2026 after the project was discontinued in 2025. Check current releases rather than assuming it is abandoned.
OfficialFree

Cfx Framework Guide

A first-party overview that points developers toward several common FiveM framework options.

FrameworksReferenceFiveM
drs_Dev noteCfx provides this as an informational directory and does not provide support for the listed frameworks.
03

FiveM development

First-party references for scripting, natives, security, server administration, and asset work.

OfficialFree

Cfx Documentation

The primary reference for server setup, scripting, resources, NUI, networking, debugging, and game APIs.

FiveMDocumentationScripting
OfficialFree

FiveM Native Reference

Search client and server natives with Lua, JavaScript, C#, and raw signatures.

NativesLuaJavaScriptC#
drs_Dev notePrefer this live reference over copied native lists that can age quickly.
OfficialFree

Game References

Official lists for controls, blips, markers, models, colors, data files, weapons, and related identifiers.

ControlsBlipsModelsReference
OfficialFree

Secure Your Events

Practical guidance for validating server events and treating client input as untrusted.

SecurityEventsServer
drs_Dev noteUse the principles as a review checklist; examples are instructional rather than universal copy-and-paste fixes.
OfficialFree

txAdmin

The web panel bundled with FXServer for deployment, monitoring, configuration, and administration.

ServerAdministrationMonitoring
drs_Dev notetxAdmin is included with FXServer; a separate download is not required.
OfficialFree

FxDK

Cfx's local development kit with resource reloads, consoles, monitoring, FXCode, and world editing.

DevelopmentWorld editorDebugging
drs_Dev noteFxDK sessions are intended for local, single-user development rather than multiplayer testing.
OfficialFree

FiveM 3D Asset Beginner Series

A Cfx walkthrough for setting up CodeWalker, Blender, Sollumz, nametables, and an asset workspace.

3DMapsModelsBeginner
04

Free tools

No-cost editors, source-control tools, databases, runtimes, and asset utilities used in practical workflows.

Official projectFree tool

Visual Studio Code

A free cross-platform editor with Git, terminals, debugging, and a large extension ecosystem.

EditorCodeWindowsmacOSLinux
Official projectFree tool

Git

Open-source version control for cloning, branching, reviewing changes, and recovering earlier work.

Version controlSourceCLI
Official projectFree tool

GitHub Desktop

A beginner-friendly graphical Git client for cloning, committing, branching, and publishing repositories.

GitGUIGitHub
drs_Dev noteOfficial builds support Windows and macOS; Linux builds are community-maintained.
Official projectFree tool

Lua Language Server

Autocomplete, diagnostics, annotations, type checking, hover help, and formatting for Lua editors.

LuaEditorDiagnostics
Official projectFree tool

MariaDB Server

An open-source relational database commonly used by current FiveM frameworks and resources.

DatabaseSQLServer
drs_Dev noteConfirm the minimum database version required by your selected framework before installing.
Official projectFree tool

DBeaver Community

A free cross-platform database browser and SQL editor supporting MariaDB, MySQL, and many other systems.

DatabaseSQLGUI
drs_Dev noteUse a stable Community release rather than Early Access for production server work.
Official projectFree tool

7-Zip

A small open-source archive utility for FXServer artifacts, resource packages, and compressed backups.

ArchivesUtilityWindows
Official projectFree tool

Blender

Open-source modeling, rigging, animation, rendering, and asset-creation software.

3DModelsAnimation
drs_Dev noteConfirm that your Blender version is supported by the Sollumz release you plan to use.
Official projectFree tool

Sollumz

A Blender extension for importing, exporting, and creating GTA V models, maps, interiors, vehicles, and animations.

BlenderGTA VAssets
drs_Dev noteUse a tagged release instead of an arbitrary source snapshot and check its supported Blender versions.
Official projectFree tool

Node.js

The JavaScript runtime used by many NUI build systems and resource-development toolchains.

JavaScriptNUIBuild tools
drs_Dev noteUse an LTS version that matches the requirements of the project you are building.
05

Servers & creators

Neutral directories for finding communities and live creators. Individual recommendations will only be added after personal review.

OfficialDiscovery

FiveM Server List

Search the live official server browser using roleplay terms, tags, locale, and other filters.

ServersRoleplayDiscovery
drs_Dev noteActivity and descriptions come from server operators. A listing is not a drs_Dev quality endorsement.
Community directoryDiscovery

Cfx Server Bazaar

Browse community-posted server introductions, recruiting notices, and roleplay-community advertisements.

ServersRecruitingCommunity
drs_Dev noteConfirm age limits, whitelist rules, region, ownership, and recent activity before joining.
OfficialDiscovery

Cfx.re Community Spotlights

Explore projects and communities periodically highlighted in official Cfx.re announcements.

CommunitySpotlightsCfx.re
drs_Dev noteSearch the category for Community Spotlight posts; availability and project details can change.
OfficialDiscovery

Twitch · Grand Theft Auto V

Browse live GTA V channels and use stream titles or tags to find FiveM and GTA roleplay broadcasts.

StreamingRoleplayTwitch
drs_Dev noteChannels shown by Twitch have not been pre-screened or endorsed by drs_Dev.
OfficialDiscovery

Kick · Grand Theft Auto V

Explore live GTA V streams and use language or title cues to locate roleplay broadcasts.

StreamingRoleplayKick
drs_Dev noteVerify the current server, content rating, and creator details before treating a channel as a recommendation.
From the drs_Dev catalog

Documented starting points.

These are practical entry points from resources already documented on this site, not universal rankings.

FoundationPublished

ox_lib

Start here when a resource stack relies on shared OX utilities, callbacks, zones, menus, and UI components.

Read the resource notes
Interaction layerPublished

ox_target

A compact targeting layer for entity and zone interactions; review framework group restrictions before production use.

Read the resource notes
Complete job systemPublished

ls_trucking

A larger example of a documented career resource with dispatch, progression, receiver work, and service systems.

Read the resource notes
Qbox workflowReview advised

qbx_spawn

A focused Qbox fork with collision-aware ordinary spawn placement and a clearly documented review status.

Read the resource notes
Editorial standards

Discovery is not endorsement.

We prioritize official sources, active projects, clear licensing, and transparent relationships. Review server rules and resource requirements before joining, buying, or installing anything.

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