TC_Keys: An Overview

Advanced key management system for vehicles and doors in FiveM

What is it?

tc_keys is a comprehensive key management system for FiveM servers that handles both vehicle keys and door locks.
It provides a seamless experience for managing access control, featuring:

Vehicle Keys - Give and revoke vehicle access with physical key items
Door Locks - Create and manage door locks with multiple access methods
Job Keys - Master keys for job-based access to multiple doors
Hotwire & Lockpick - Interactive minigames for breaking into vehicles and doors
Multiple Access Methods - Support for physical keys, keypads, fingerprint scanners, and job-based access

Key Features

Vehicle Key Management

Physical key items with vehicle plate metadata
Give/revoke keys to players
Key fob animations when locking/unlocking
Bridge support for popular key systems (qbx_vehiclekeys, qb_vehiclekeys, qs_vehiclekeys, wasabi_carlock)

Advanced Door Lock System

In-game door lock creator with visual door selection
Multiple access types: physical keys, keypads, fingerprint scanners
Job-based access control with grade requirements
Lockpickable doors with configurable difficulty
Auto-lock functionality for temporary access
NPC key dispensers for job keys

Interactive Minigames

Hotwire minigame with difficulty based on vehicle class
Lockpick minigame for doors and vehicles
Police dispatch integration for failed attempts
Configurable success/fail chances and alerts

Job Key System

Universal master keys for job roles
Per-door grade requirements
Automatic validation and cleanup
NPC-based key dispensing

What makes it special?

Easy to Use - In-game UI for creating and managing door locks, no configuration files needed
Flexible Access Control - Mix and match physical keys, keypads, fingerprints, and job access per door
Seamless Integration - Works with tc_lib’s unified bridge system for framework compatibility
Database Persistence - All door locks stored in database with automatic migrations
No Conflicting Systems - Can bridge with existing vehicle key systems or work standalone