ND Core Framework Overview
ND Core (the ND Framework) is a smaller, deliberately lightweight framework built
on top of ox_lib and oxmysql. It is maintained by Andyyy and has its own
family of add-on resources.
Current state
| Core resource | ND_Core |
| Repository | ND-Framework/ND_Core |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 69 (2026-09-16) |
| Latest release | v2.3.2 (2025-02-22) |
| Last push | 2026-03-20 |
| Database | MariaDB |
| Documentation | ndcore.dev |
Check the commit history before committing a server to ND Core. The most recent push is from March 2026 and the last tagged release is from February 2025 — a slower cadence than QBCore, ESX, Qbox or ox_core. That may be fine for a stable framework; decide with current data rather than this snapshot.
What it offers
- Character management with a built-in multicharacter system
- Vehicle ownership, keys and persistence
- Player data with a metadata layer
- Server, client and shared function APIs documented per side
- A permission and group model
It is closer in spirit to ox_core than to QBCore: a foundation plus optional add-ons, rather than a full server you trim down.
Requirements
ND Core is stricter about the FiveM platform than most frameworks:
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Server artifacts | 12000 or higher |
| Game build | 2802 or higher |
| OneSync | Infinity — not legacy |
| Dependencies | oxmysql, ox_lib |
| Optional | ox_target, ox_inventory |
See OneSync and server artifacts for the background on both.
Add-on resources
The ND-Framework organisation holds 25 repositories. The most used:
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
ND_Characters | Character selection and creation |
ND_Police | Police job |
ND_Ambulance | Ambulance job |
ND_MDT | Police MDT |
ND_Banking | Banking |
ND_Dealership | Vehicle dealership |
ND_AppearanceShops | Clothing and barber shops |
ND_Properties | Housing |
ND_Fuel | Fuel |
ND_Status | Player status |
ND_Casino, ND_Blackjack | Gambling |
ND_Nitro, ND_GunAnims | Gameplay extras |
Inventory is handled by ox_inventory rather than an ND-specific resource.
Documentation and support
ndcore.dev covers setup, commands, every add-on and the core developer API split across client, server and shared:
Support is through the project’s Discord rather than GitHub issues.
Next steps
- Install ND Core
- Frameworks overview — how it compares
- ox_lib — a required dependency