📋Overview

The NOVA Framework includes a complete set of free scripts in the [nova_scripts] folder. These scripts provide all the core roleplay functionality needed to run a fully functional FiveM server.

Scripts Summary

Script	Description	Dependencies
nova_core	Core framework — player management, jobs, economy, callbacks, database	oxmysql
nova_bridge	Compatibility layer for ESX, QBCore, vRPex, Creative	nova_core
nova_bank	Banking system — deposits, withdrawals, transfers, ATMs	nova_core
nova_chat	Styled chat with command system	—
nova_garage	Vehicle storage, retrieval, and impound	nova_core
nova_hud	HUD with health, armor, hunger, thirst, speedometer, progress bar	nova_core
nova_inventory	Drag & drop inventory with weight system	nova_core
nova_multichar	Character selection and creation	nova_core
nova_notify	Toast notification system	—
nova_shops	Clothing, barber, tattoo, and general stores	nova_core, nova_inventory

Installation Order

Scripts must be loaded in the correct order. The recommended load order in your server.cfg:

# 1. Dependencies
ensure oxmysql

# 2. Core framework (required by all other scripts)
ensure nova_core

# 3. Bridge (if using compatibility mode)
ensure nova_bridge

# 4. Notification system (no dependencies)
ensure nova_notify

# 5. Character selection
ensure nova_multichar

# 6. HUD & Chat
ensure nova_hud
ensure nova_chat

# 7. Inventory (required by shops)
ensure nova_inventory

# 8. Economy & Vehicles
ensure nova_bank
ensure nova_garage

# 9. Shops (depends on inventory)
ensure nova_shops

Or use the folder directly:

ensure [nova_scripts]

When using the folder, ensure nova_core loads before other nova_* scripts. You can control this via alphabetical naming or explicit ensure ordering.

Dependency Graph

oxmysql
  └── nova_core
        ├── nova_bridge
        ├── nova_notify (standalone, but used by most scripts)
        ├── nova_multichar
        ├── nova_hud
        ├── nova_chat
        ├── nova_inventory
        │   └── nova_shops
        ├── nova_bank
        └── nova_garage

Database Requirements

Before running the framework, execute these SQL files:

1. nova_core/sql/nova.sql — Core framework tables

2. nova_bank/sql/bank.sql — Bank transactions table

Upgrading to Premium

Some free scripts have premium equivalents with enhanced features. When you purchase a premium script, remove the free version to avoid duplication:

Free Script	Premium Replacement	What Changes
nova_multichar	nova_multicharacter + nova_creator	Basic character selection → cinematic multicharacter with advanced creator

Never run both versions at the same time. Remove the free script from the [nova_scripts] folder before adding the premium version to [nova].

Scripts like nova_core, nova_inventory, nova_bank, nova_hud, nova_notify, nova_chat, nova_garage, nova_bridge, and nova_shops are always required and have no premium replacements.

Requirements

• Lua 5.4 — All NOVA scripts require lua54 'yes' in fxmanifest

• oxmysql — Database operations

• Node.js — Not required for the framework itself, only for the Discord bot