Resources

What are resources

Resources are a fundamental part of the alt:V server. They consist of various files, data, and game scripts that are used by the server on both the server-side and client-side. These resources provide different features and content within the alt:V multiplayer environment.

In simpler terms, resources are like building blocks that make the server work. They include things like game modes, custom scripts, models, textures, and other elements that contribute to the server's functionality. Resources are organized in subfolders within the "resources/" directory located at the root of the alt:V server. Each resource folder contains specific files and scripts that contribute to the server's overall operation and gameplay experience.

Structure

The "resources/" directory contains all the resources that are currently installed on the server. Each resource is contained within its own subfolder and requires a "resource.toml" file to be present.

├───altv-server.exe
└───resources
    ├───freeroam
    │   ├───client
    │   │   └───index.js
    │   ├───server
    │   │   └───index.js
    │   ├───package.json   
    │   └───resource.toml
    └───chat

Within the provided example, the "freeroam" directory represents a resource on the server, having the following components:

• client: Contains all the client-side files
• server: Contains all the server-side files
• package.json: Used for managing dependencies and script configuration, used with the js-module
• resource.toml: Configuration settings and metadata for the resource. See here for more information

Resource types

Type	Usage	Required module
js	Scripting resource	js-module
jsv2	Scripting resource	js-module-v2
csharp	Scripting resource	csharp-module
asset-pack	Provide content to other resources	-
dlc	Modding	-
rpf	Modding	-

Get more information

For more information on a specific resource type, click on the corresponding type in the table above.