qb-core: FiveM RP Framework Core :muscle:

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QBCore is one of the most widely used roleplay framework cores for FiveM servers. If you are planning an RP server and do not want to build inventory, jobs and player management from zero, this is one of the two big ecosystems to consider.

What is qb-core?
FiveM RP Framework Core :muscle:

Copyright © 2015-2022 ESX (Jérémie N'gadi), Joshua Eger This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License

The facts, straight from GitHub

• Repository: qbcore-framework/qb-core
  
• 731 stars and 987 forks, with 2 open issues
  
• Written mainly in Lua
  
• Licensed under GPL-3.0
  
• Started in 2021, last updated 2026-06-17
  

Getting started
Grab it with: git clone https://github.com/qbcore-framework/qb-core.git
Check the README for how to install: most Roblox projects are distributed through Wally or as rbxm models you drop into Studio.

Frequently asked questions

Is qb-core free to use?
It is released under the GPL-3.0 license, so it is free to use. Read the license text for the exact terms before you ship anything based on it.

Is the project still maintained?
Yes, the last update was pushed on 2026-06-17, so the project is alive and moving.

What do I need to know before diving in?
The project is written mainly in Lua, so some familiarity there helps a lot. Start with the README, then browse the open issues to see what the rough edges are. That is usually the fastest way to understand the real state of any repository.

Where do I get help if I am stuck?
Open an issue on the GitHub issue tracker, check existing discussions, and of course post right here in this topic. Someone in the GTA community has probably hit the same wall before you.

Over to you
Have you tried qb-core? Are you running it, forking it, or did you rage quit halfway through the setup? Reply below with your experience, your questions or your own favorite alternative. If there is enough interest we can put together a community guide for it.