QBCore Scripting Guide - QBCore Guide for FiveM
Introduction
This tutorial turns QBCore Scripting Guide into a clean, developer-friendly guide for QBCore/FiveM. You will follow a step-by-step flow, copy the relevant code patterns, and learn the “why” behind the setup.
Requirements
- QBCore installed and running on a dev server
- Basic Lua knowledge and comfort reading FiveM patterns
- A test workflow for iterating safely (dev server, not production)
- Optional: a code editor with Lua/FiveM helpers (VS Code recommended)
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Table of Contents
In this step, you will apply the table of contents concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.
Step 2: Getting Started
In this step, you will apply the getting started concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.
Step 3: Prerequisites
In this step, you will apply the prerequisites concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.
Step 4: Development Environment Setup
In this step, you will apply the development environment setup concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.
Step 5: Basic Script Structure
In this step, you will apply the basic script structure concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.
Step 6: Standard QBCore Resource Structure
In this step, you will apply the standard qbcore resource structure concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.
Step 7: Essential Files
In this step, you will apply the essential files concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.
Step 8: QBCore API Integration
In this step, you will apply the qbcore api integration concept as a practical change: define the pieces, wire them together, then verify the behavior in your dev server.
Code Example
resource-name/
├── fxmanifest.lua # Resource manifest
├── config.lua # Configuration file
├── server/
│ ├── main.lua # Server-side logic
│ └── callbacks.lua # Server callbacks
├── client/
│ ├── main.lua # Client-side logic
│ └── events.lua # Client events
├── shared/
│ └── config.lua # Shared configuration
└── html/ # NUI files (if needed)
├── index.html
├── style.css
└── script.jsTips & Best Practices
- Keep authority on the server: validate inputs before money/database operations.
- Start with one resource/module at a time, then refactor after you verify it works.
- Use callbacks for request/response flows and events for push/UX updates.
- When you run loops, avoid freezes: always yield with Wait() (client/server) and cache hot values.
What You Will Learn
This Development tutorial focuses on practical outcomes for FiveM scripting and QB Core development. By following the steps in QBCore Scripting Guide - QBCore Guide for FiveM, you will understand how the topic fits into a real server workflow and how to apply it safely.
You will learn the reasoning behind the implementation choices (especially for intermediate topics), so you can make the same decisions again for future resources. The goal is to reduce trial-and-error, improve consistency across updates, and help your team ship changes without breaking gameplay.
- Identify the correct use case for this approach in a QB Core or FiveM environment
- Implement the key concepts with an install-ready workflow
- Validate compatibility and avoid common setup conflicts
- Apply best practices to keep your server stable over time
Why This Matters
When scripts, configs, and documentation are aligned with your server architecture, you reduce maintenance overhead. That means fewer upgrade surprises, faster onboarding for new admins, and a more reliable experience for your players.
FAQ
Do I need advanced knowledge? This tutorial is matched to a Intermediate difficulty level, and the steps are designed to build confidence without assuming everything is already known.
Will this work on my QB Core server? The tutorial emphasizes compatibility and integration checks so you can confirm requirements before installing.
How do I apply this to my next update? Use the same workflow and validation approach described here, then adapt the final details to your server’s setup.