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As of January 2022 all documentation is being moved into the source tree so that it can be properly synchronised with any code changes. Thus please start reading from the live branch main README .
The text below is only still here as a historical reference.
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The Elite: Dangerous Data Network is a system for willing Commanders to share dynamic data about the galaxy with others. By pooling data in a common format, tools and analyses can be produced that add an even greater depth and vibrancy to the in-game universe.
EDDN is not run by or affiliated with Frontier Developments.
How you use EDDN depends on who you are:
If you use one of the following trading tools then you're already taking advantage of data supplied by the EDDN network:
| Tool | Commander |
|---|---|
| EDDB | themroc |
| EDSM | AnthorNet |
| Inara | Artie |
| Roguey's | Roguey |
| edda | troydm |
If you're playing E:D on PC or Mac please consider running one of the following apps to contribute data to EDDN for your own and others' benefit:
| Tool | Commander |
|---|---|
| E:D Market Connector | Otis B. & EDCD team |
| EDDI | VerticalBlank, Hoodathunk, T'Kael |
| EDDiscovery | Robby |
| Elite Log Agent | John Kozak |
| Elite G19s Companion app | MagicMau |
| Elite Virtual Assistant | |
| Trade Dangerous + EDAPI | orphu |
If your preferred trading tool or app isn't on these lists ask the developer to incorporate support for EDDN!
Please read all the guidance in the main schemas README.
Anyone planning to send data too EDDN MUST comply with all the advice in that document, and the individual schema README files as applicable. It's also the bext resource for those listening to the EDDN data stream.