Learning to Create FiveM Scripts

Recently, I decided to dive into FiveM scripting. It's been a different kind of challenge compared to my usual Laravel and React projects, but it's been a lot of fun picking up something new.

The learning curve

Most FiveM scripts are written in Lua, which I hadn't used much before. At first, I had to get familiar with the syntax and the way FiveM resources are structured. Once I got the basics, I started experimenting with small scripts — simple commands, notifications, and tweaks to gameplay.

Building for the community

The main reason I started learning this was for the community I play with. Instead of relying on existing resources, I wanted to make scripts tailored to our server. Things like roleplay quality-of-life improvements, custom commands, and features unique to how we play.

It's rewarding to see other players using something I've coded, even if it's small.

Using AI to speed things up

One of the coolest parts of this journey has been learning how to use Cursor AI as a coding partner. Even though I don't write every line of Lua myself, Cursor helps me:

Generate complete script templates based on my ideas
Explain FiveM APIs and event handling
Debug errors faster by suggesting fixes
Save time so I can focus on tailoring features for my community

It's like having an assistant that bridges the gap between my ideas and working scripts.

The process so far

Learning Lua basics and FiveM's API
Testing small scripts locally and debugging through trial and error
Using Cursor AI to build out full scripts and polish them
Sharing results with the community and gathering feedback

Final thoughts

I'm still early in the journey, but learning FiveM scripting has been a great creative outlet. Using tools like Cursor means I can bring ideas to life even faster, and it's given me a chance to contribute to the community in a meaningful way — and that's been the best part.