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Useful Star Citizen tools

A small set of community resources, with a clear job for each. Pick the tool that answers your question, then check the result in-game.

MSI FIELD NOTES · 14 NOVEMBER 2026

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Which tool do I need?

MISSIONS / CRAFTING / MINING

SCMDB

Explore the Star Citizen Missions, Crafting & Mining Database when planning what to do or make next.

Confirm requirements and availability in-game; we are not treating database entries as proof that a particular contract will appear for your character.

Open SCMDB
RECIPES / MATERIALS / QUALITY

SC Craft Tools

Browse blueprints, ingredient requirements and quality effects. Use it to prepare a shopping list before checking the recipe in your fabricator.

Open SC Craft Tools
SHIP COMPONENTS / WEAPONS

Erkul

Compare ship fits, weapon choices and component statistics. Select the relevant LIVE or PTU data before comparing builds.

Paper performance is a starting point. Test the fit you can actually fly.

Open Erkul
TRADE / MINING / MARKETPLACE

UEX

Look up trade information, materials, items and player listings. Compare possible destinations before moving a load.

Community reports may differ from your server. Confirm price, stock and demand at the destination; check quantity units before comparing offers.

Open UEX
EQUIPMENT / SHOP LOCATIONS

Cornerstone Item Finder

Look up equipment and possible purchase locations before committing to a shopping trip.

Listed as a community resource; current finder results were not independently tested in this review.

Open Cornerstone Item Finder

Use them together

Putting a ship fit together? Compare it in Erkul, then check item locations and costs. Planning a crafting session? Explore a blueprint in SC Craft Tools, check the in-game recipe and make your material list. Looking for another activity? Browse SCMDB, then confirm the contract and requirements in your current game.

These services are run by their respective creators, independently of MSI. Their data, sign-in options and availability can change. You do not need an MSI account to use this guide.

Ask a person when the tools disagree

Bring the ship or item name, game version and the problem you are trying to solve. That gives the crew something useful to work with. For hands-on help, RSI also provides a volunteer Guide System.

Read about the RSI Guide System