Frequently Asked Questions

MergeCore is a desktop application (agent) that helps FiveM server owners safely update their scripts without losing configuration changes. When developers push updates, MergeCore automatically preserves your customizations by performing intelligent three-way merges between your config, the old version, and the new version.

MergeCore works in three steps: First, partnered developers publish a structured manifest via the Developer Portal declaring exactly what changed in their update. Second, you download the updated ZIP from portal.cfx.re as usual. Third, you drop the ZIP into MergeCore Agent — it reads the manifest, identifies your customizations, and merges everything safely. Your config survives, SQL migrations run in order, and a full backup is created before any changes.

No. MergeCore never modifies encrypted or escrow-protected files. It only works with editable files like config.lua, items.lua, and similar configuration files. Your source code stays exactly as the developer shipped it. No source code ever leaves your machine.

Yes, fully. MergeCore does not redistribute any assets. You download scripts from portal.cfx.re yourself using your own account. MergeCore only processes the ZIP file locally on your machine after you download it. No script files are uploaded to our servers.

MergeCore has two tiers: Standard at €10/month which includes all features, and Premium at €5/month which is a discounted rate available exclusively to users who own scripts from Premium Partner developers. Subscriptions are managed through Patreon and can be cancelled anytime.

Premium subscription is eligibility-based, not freely available. When you install MergeCore Agent, it scans your server's resources folder and detects which scripts you own. If at least one of your scripts belongs to a Premium Partner developer (like Quasar Store or Wasabi Scripts), the €5/month Premium option unlocks automatically. Without any Premium Partner scripts, only the Standard €10/month tier is available.

MergeCore periodically re-verifies your script ownership. If you remove all Premium Partner scripts from your server, your eligibility will update at the next check. Your subscription would transition to the Standard tier at your next renewal. You will always be notified before any tier change.

When MergeCore detects a conflict — for example, both you and the developer changed the same config value — it highlights the conflict clearly in the Agent interface. You can choose to keep your value, accept the developer's value, or manually edit the result. MergeCore never silently overwrites your changes.

Yes. When a developer declares SQL changes in their manifest, MergeCore shows you a preview of every SQL statement before execution. It creates a full database backup first, runs migrations in the correct order, and provides instant rollback if anything fails. Schema drift detection also warns you about manual database changes that might conflict.

MergeCore supports chained sequential updates. If you're on version 1.0 and the latest is 1.5, MergeCore will process each intermediate version (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5) in order — applying each config merge and SQL migration sequentially. This ensures nothing is missed.

A verified update means the developer published an official manifest via the MergeCore Developer Portal, declaring exactly what changed. This enables full automated merging, SQL execution, and rollback guarantees. An unverified update means no manifest exists — MergeCore can still analyze the ZIP and show file diffs, but automated merging is disabled. You would need to replace files manually. This distinction protects you from incorrect automated changes.

Apply at mergecore.net/apply. We review your scripts, verify your store presence, and grant Developer Portal access. Regular Partners get full script management and manifest publishing. Premium Partners additionally get featured placement, Discord role-based customer verification, and discounted pricing (€5/mo) for their customers.

Use the /submit-update slash command in the MergeCore Discord server. A structured modal form opens where you fill in: script name, version numbers, changed files, and changelog notes. The bot validates your input, shows a preview, and after your confirmation, propagates the manifest to all MergeCore agents.