FiveM Essential Resources & Scripts 2025
Building a successful FiveM roleplay server requires essential resources and scripts. This guide covers must-have resources for ESX, QBCore, and vanilla frameworks.
📦 Resource Types
- Jobs: Police, EMS, Mechanic, Taxi, etc.
- Vehicles: Custom cars, shops, and garages
- Economy: Banking, currency, and market systems
- UI/HUD: Custom interfaces and displays
- Administrative: Admin tools and management scripts
Core Resources (Required)
🛡️ Police Job
Essential for roleplay servers with law enforcement.
ESX: esx_policejob
QBCore: qb-policejob
🚑 EMS/Ambulance Job
Medical and emergency response system.
ESX: esx_ambulancejob
QBCore: qb-ambulancejob
🚙 Mechanic Job
Vehicle repair and maintenance system.
ESX: esx_mechanicjob
QBCore: qb-mechanicjob
🏠 Housing System
Player-owned properties and interiors.
ESX: esx_property
QBCore: qb-housing
Vehicle Resources
Vehicle Shops & Garages
| Resource | Description | Framework |
|---|---|---|
| esx_vehicleshop | Comprehensive vehicle dealership | ESX |
| qb-vehicleshop | Modern vehicle shop system | QBCore |
| qb-garages | Garage management system | QBCore |
Custom Vehicle Packs
- Supercar Pack: High-end luxury vehicles
- Emergency Pack: Police, EMS, and fire vehicles
- Working Pack: Trucks and utility vehicles
- Realistic Pack: Real-world manufacturer vehicles
Economy & Banking Resources
Banking Systems
| Resource | Features | Framework |
|---|---|---|
| esx_banking | ATM, loans, transfers | ESX |
| qb-banking | Modern banking interface | QBCore |
Market & Trade
- ESX Market: Player-to-player trading platform
- QBCore Shop: Integrated marketplace system
- Black Market: Illegal trade for criminals (roleplay)
UI & HUD Resources
Essential UI Scripts
| Resource | Purpose | Popularity |
|---|---|---|
| okokNotifyUI | Custom notifications | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| qtarget | 3D target indicators | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| InteractSound | Interaction sounds | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| loadingbar | Custom loading screens | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| pma-voice | Advanced voice system | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Administrative Resources
🛠️ EasyAdmin
Powerful admin panel with many features.
Features: Teleport, revive, spectate, vehicle spawn
📊 Monitoring
Server performance and player tracking.
Features: FPS monitoring, resource usage, player location
🔒 Anti-Cheat
Basic anti-cheat protection.
Features: Speed detection, weapon spawning prevention
📋 Logs
Detailed server logging system.
Features: Player actions, chat, deaths
Job Resources (Beyond Core)
Popular Jobs
| Job Type | ESX Resource | QBCore Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | esx_taxijob | qb-taxi |
| Trucker | esx_truckerjob | qb-truckerjob |
| Delivery | esx_deliveries | qb-deliveries |
| Tow Truck | esx_towjob | qb-tow |
| Real Estate | esx_realestateagentjob | qb-realestate |
Quality & Security Resources
Server Quality Scripts
- Sync: Custom voice system (optional, pma-voice is popular alternative)
- InteractSound: Audio feedback for interactions
- Skillbar: Progress bars for actions
- DrawTextUI: 3D text in world
- VehicleFailure Realistic vehicle breakdown system
Security Scripts
- antiesxcheat: Basic ESX anti-cheat
- SimpleAnticheat: Lightweight protection
- qb-anticheat: QBCore anti-cheat system
Security Warning: FiveM has built-in anti-cheat. External scripts should complement, not replace, built-in systems.
Installing Resources
Manual Installation
- Download resource from GitHub or FiveM forum
- Extract to
server/resources/[resource_name] - Add
ensure [resource_name]toserver.cfg - Restart server
Git Installation (Recommended)
# Navigate to resources directory
cd ~/fivemserver/server/resources
# Clone resource
git clone https://github.com/author/resource-name.git [resource_name]
# Add to server.cfg
echo "ensure [resource_name]" >> server.cfg
# Restart server
# Server will automatically load new resourceResource Performance Considerations
RAM Usage
- Core Jobs: 50-100 MB each
- Vehicles: 10-50 MB each
- UI Scripts: 5-20 MB each
- Admin Tools: 10-30 MB each
Optimization Tips
- Remove Unused Resources: Delete what you don't use
- Combine Scripts: Some packs combine multiple features
- Monitor Performance: Use txAdmin performance tools
- Limit Custom Vehicles: Each vehicle adds overhead
Popular Resource Collections
ESX Legacy (Recommended)
- Download: ESX-Org/esx_legacy
- Includes: Framework + most common jobs
- Setup Time: 1-2 hours for basic server
QBCore Framework
- Download: qbcore-framework/qb-core
- Includes: Core framework only
- Setup Time: 2-4 hours for basic server
Frequently Asked Questions
How many resources do I need?
Start with 10-15 essential resources. Add more as your community grows and requests new features.
Can I use ESX resources with QBCore?
No, frameworks are incompatible. Use ESX resources with ESX framework, QBCore resources with QBCore framework.
Where can I find new resources?
FiveM Forum, GitHub, and Cfx.re
How do I update resources?
For Git resources: git pull in resource directory and restart. For downloaded resources, download new version and overwrite files.
Next Steps
- Set up your FiveM server
- Choose ESX or QBCore framework
- Configure database for resources
- Optimize server performance
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