FiveM CAD API & Webhooks: Extend Your CAD System
Learn how to use the CDE CAD API and webhooks to integrate your FiveM CAD system with Discord, in-game resources, and custom tools. Complete guide to API endpoints, webhook setup, and best practices.
Why API & Webhook Support Matters
A FiveM CAD system handles an enormous amount of data - active calls, unit positions, civilian records, vehicle registrations, warrants, BOLOs. But if all that data is locked inside a web panel that only dispatchers see, you're leaving value on the table. FiveM CAD API access lets you extend your CAD beyond the browser, pushing data to Discord channels, pulling it into in-game resources, and feeding it to custom dashboards or bots. FiveM CAD webhooks take it further - instead of polling for changes, your integrations receive real-time event notifications the instant something happens. Together, APIs and webhooks turn your CAD from a standalone tool into the central nervous system of your entire FiveM operation.
CDE CAD's API Overview
CDE CAD provides a RESTful API that follows standard HTTP conventions - GET for reading data, POST for creating records, PUT for updates, DELETE for removal. Every request is authenticated via API tokens generated through the admin panel, and responses come back as clean JSON that any programming language can consume.
The API covers every major data domain in the CAD system: dispatch calls, unit management, civilian records, vehicle registrations, and criminal records. Whether you're building a Discord bot, an in-game integration, or a custom analytics dashboard, the data you need is accessible through well-documented endpoints.
Discord Webhook Integration
FiveM CAD Discord webhooks push critical CAD events directly into your Discord server in real time. Instead of requiring officers and staff to monitor the CAD panel constantly, notifications appear automatically in the channels your team already watches. This passive awareness keeps everyone informed without adding friction to their workflow.
Each webhook event includes rich embed data - timestamps, involved units, locations, statuses, and direct links back to the relevant CAD record. Supervisors can glance at Discord and immediately understand the operational picture without opening the CAD at all.
Setting Up Discord Webhooks
Connecting CDE CAD to your Discord server via webhooks takes just a few minutes. No coding required - the entire process is handled through the Discord server settings and the CDE CAD admin panel. Here's the step-by-step walkthrough.
FiveM Server Integration
The FiveM CAD integration goes beyond Discord. CDE CAD's in-game resource communicates directly with the API to create a seamless bridge between what happens on the streets and what dispatchers see on their screens. The resource handles the heavy lifting automatically - no Lua scripting knowledge required for the base setup.
Common Integration Use Cases
The CDE CAD API opens the door to a wide range of custom integrations. Here are the most popular ways communities extend their CAD system beyond its default capabilities.
These are just starting points. Because the API returns standard JSON over HTTPS, any tool that can make HTTP requests - Python scripts, Node.js bots, PHP dashboards, even Google Sheets via Apps Script - can consume CDE CAD data and build something useful on top of it.
API Best Practices & Security
Your CAD system API provides access to sensitive operational data - civilian records, unit locations, active calls. Treating API security seriously protects your community from data leaks, abuse, and unauthorized access. Follow these best practices to keep your integrations secure and reliable.
Related Reading
Deep dive into CDE CAD's native Discord integration - OAuth, role sync, and webhook notifications.
Step-by-step technical setup for connecting your FiveM server with Discord.