Couldn't start resource

The problem

When you ensure or start, the console responds "Couldn't start resource <name>" and the resource stays stopped.

The cause

It's almost always: an invalid or missing fxmanifest.lua, a script file that doesn't exist at the given path, a dependency that isn't started, or a Lua syntax error that prevents the resource from loading.

The solution

Check the manifest and that every referenced file exists:

-- minimal valid fxmanifest.lua
fx_version 'cerulean'
game 'gta5'

client_scripts { 'client.lua' }   -- the file MUST exist
server_scripts { 'server.lua' }
-- dependency 'es_extended'  -- if you depend on a framework

Step by step

1. 1.Look at the line JUST above "Couldn't start resource": it usually states the exact cause (file not found, syntax error...).
2. 2.Confirm that `fxmanifest.lua` exists with `fx_version` and `game 'gta5'`.
3. 3.Verify that every file in client_scripts/server_scripts exists at that exact path.
4. 4.If it depends on a framework or library, start it first with ensure.

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