Development Tools

A guide to the essential tools for FiveM development.

Introduction

Having the right tools can make a big difference in your development workflow. This guide will introduce you to some of the most popular and useful tools for FiveM development.

Code Editor: Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a free, open-source code editor that is perfect for FiveM development. It has a large ecosystem of extensions that can help you with everything from code completion to debugging.

Recommended Extensions

  • Lua by sumneko: This extension provides excellent support for the Lua language, which is the primary language used in FiveM scripting.
  • FiveM Natives by untoteleben: This extension provides autocompletion for FiveM natives.
  • GitLens by Eric Amodio: This extension supercharges the Git capabilities built into VS Code.

Version Control: Git

Git is a version control system that allows you to track changes to your code over time. It's an essential tool for any developer, as it allows you to collaborate with others, revert to previous versions of your code, and much more.

We recommend using a Git hosting service like GitHub or GitLab to store your code. This will make it easy to collaborate with others and keep your code safe.

Database Management: DBeaver

DBeaver is a free, open-source database management tool that supports a wide variety of databases, including MySQL. It's a great tool for managing your FiveM server's database, as it allows you to easily view and edit data, run queries, and much more.

The FiveM Console

The FiveM console is an essential tool for debugging your scripts. You can open it by pressing the F8 key on your keyboard.

Useful Commands

  • restart [script-name]: Restarts the specified script.
  • ensure [script-name]: Ensures that the specified script is running.
  • refresh: Refreshes the server's resource list.

txAdmin

txAdmin is a web-based administration tool for FiveM servers. It allows you to manage your server, players, and resources from a web browser.

Key Features

  • Live Console: View the server console in real-time.
  • Player Management: Kick, ban, and manage players.
  • Resource Management: Start, stop, and restart resources.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the many tools available for FiveM development. As you gain more experience, you'll discover new tools and workflows that work best for you.