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== {{Section number|02}}Trading and general commander reference ==
== {{Section number|02}}Trading and general commander reference ==
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== {{Section number|03}}Ship building ==
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Several tools above draw their data from the game's own journal files and Frontier's companion API rather than manual entry. The most commonly installed app for this is:
Several tools above draw their data from the game's own journal files and Frontier's companion API rather than manual entry. The most commonly installed app for this is:


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== {{Section number|06}}Community hubs ==
== {{Section number|06}}Community hubs ==

Revision as of 18:07, 7 August 2026

EDFM // Mining

Community tools, databases, applications and services commonly used alongside Elite Dangerous.

Needs review

Some information in this article still needs to be checked for accuracy.

Status
Needs review
Last reviewed
never
Reviewer
none
Game mode
Both
Version coverage
unspecified
Source quality
unassessed
Known uncertainty
none noted

Third-party tools and websites — not developed, hosted, or endorsed by Frontier Developments plc — that Elite Dangerous commanders commonly use alongside the game. Entries below are widely-recognised, long-established community staples, grouped by what they're for. This list is deliberately not exhaustive; see Elite Dangerous Field Manual:Contributing once public registration opens if you'd like to propose an addition.

01 // Star systems, navigation and exploration

EDSMElite Dangerous Star Map

Community-maintained database of star systems and bodies, built from commanders' journal uploads. Several other tools below build on its data.

Star mapSystem dataExploration

Route plotting: neutron-star-boosted exploration routes, "Road to Riches" high-value-body routing, and multi-hop trade routing.

Route planningNeutron routingRoad to RichesTrade

02 // Trading and general commander reference

Community hub covering commander/squadron profiles, nearest-station and trade lookups, engineering material tracking, fleet carrier listings, and community goal tracking.

CommanderSquadronEngineeringMarketsFleet carriers

03 // Ship building

Ship loadout planner for comparing modules and engineering choices before committing credits or materials in-game. Builds can be shared as export codes.

Ship buildingEngineeringLoadouts
EDSYElite Dangerous Shipyard

Alternative loadout planner, covering the same core build-planning role as Coriolis with a different interface.

Ship buildingEngineeringThermals

04 // Companion apps (journal/API sync)

Several tools above draw their data from the game's own journal files and Frontier's companion API rather than manual entry. The most commonly installed app for this is:

EDMCElite Dangerous Market Connector

Background app, maintained by EDCD (Elite Dangerous Community Developers), that reads your journal and forwards data to services such as EDSM and Inara, and to EDDN, the shared open data feed several tools above are built on. Supports plugins.

JournalAPIData syncPlugins

05 // Voice and cockpit immersion

General-purpose voice command software, not specific to Elite Dangerous, but very widely used in the community for hands-free ship control. Commander-made voice profiles for it are common.

Voice controlCockpit

06 // Community hubs

Frontier Developments' own discussion forums, including official Elite Dangerous sections.

The main Elite Dangerous community on Reddit.