Inara - Elite Dangerous Community Database¶

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Overview¶

Inara is the premier community-driven database and social platform for Elite Dangerous. Combining comprehensive game data with powerful community features, Inara serves as the central hub for commanders seeking information, trading opportunities, and social connections.

Key Features¶

👥 Commander Profiles¶

Personal commander tracking and statistics
Flight log and achievement records
Ship fleet management and builds
Engineering progress and material tracking

🏪 Market & Trading¶

Real-time market data and commodity prices
Fleet Carrier services and trade opportunities
Trading route optimization and analysis
Material and data exchange marketplace

🛠️ Engineering & Builds¶

Complete engineering database and calculators
Ship build sharing and optimization
Material requirement planning
Blueprint analysis and comparisons

🌌 Galactic Data¶

Comprehensive system and station information
Faction tracking and BGS monitoring
Community goal coordination
Squadron and group management

Community Features¶

Commander Tracking¶

Track your progress and achievements throughout your Elite Dangerous career.

Profile Management¶

Flight Statistics: Detailed career metrics
Achievement Tracking: Goals and milestones
Ship Collection: Fleet management tools
Engineering Progress: Material and blueprint tracking

Friend Networks: Connect with other commanders
Squadron Management: Group coordination tools
Community Events: Organized player activities
Communication: Messaging and forums

Squadron Support¶

Comprehensive tools for player groups and organizations.

Group Management¶

Member Roster: Squadron membership tracking
Activity Coordination: Event planning and scheduling
Resource Sharing: Material and information exchange
Communication Hub: Internal messaging systems

Fleet Operations¶

Fleet Carrier Coordination: Mobile base management
Wing Activities: Group mission planning
Combat Operations: Battle coordination
Exploration Expeditions: Discovery group management

Trading & Economics¶

Market Intelligence¶

Access comprehensive trading data and market analysis tools.

Fleet Carrier Services¶

Buy/Sell Orders: FC market opportunities
Service Directory: Available FC services
Route Planning: FC-integrated trading
Owner Communication: Direct carrier contact

Commodity Trading¶

Price Comparison: Multi-station analysis
Profit Calculation: Route optimization
Supply Tracking: Inventory monitoring
Demand Analysis: Market trends

Material Exchange¶

Coordinate material and data trading with other commanders.

Exchange Platform¶

Material Requests: Find specific materials
Trading Offers: Exchange surplus materials
Fair Value Trading: Balanced exchanges
Community Coordination: Group material drives

Engineering Integration¶

Blueprint Database¶

Complete engineering information and planning tools.

Modification Planning¶

Blueprint Calculator: Material requirements
Engineering Progression: Optimal unlock sequence
Effect Analysis: Modification comparisons
Build Optimization: Performance maximization

Material Tracking¶

Inventory Management: Current material stocks
Collection Planning: Gathering route optimization
Trading Coordination: Material exchange facilitation
Progress Monitoring: Engineering goal tracking

Community platform for sharing and discovering ship configurations.

Build Database¶

Public Builds: Community-shared configurations
Build Rating: Community feedback and reviews
Category Filtering: Role-specific build discovery
Performance Analysis: Statistical comparisons

Data Sources & Accuracy¶

Community Data Collection¶

Inara relies on active community participation for data accuracy.

Data Integration¶

EDDN Network: Automated market data
API Integration: Real-time game data
Manual Submissions: Community verification
Cross-Platform: Multiple data sources

Quality Assurance¶

Freshness Indicators: Update timestamps
Reliability Scoring: Data source verification
Community Validation: Peer review process
Automated Filtering: Anomaly detection

API & Integration¶

Developer Access¶

Comprehensive API for third-party applications and tools.

API Capabilities¶

Market Data: Trading information access
Commander Profiles: Public profile data
Squadron Information: Group data access
Ship Builds: Configuration sharing

Integration Examples¶

Mobile Apps: Companion applications
Trading Tools: Route planning software
Voice Assistants: Voice-activated queries
Discord Bots: Community integration

Popular Use Cases¶

Trading Operations¶

Market Research: Price and demand analysis
Fleet Carrier Trading: Mobile market opportunities
Route Optimization: Multi-hop trading circuits
Community Coordination: Group trading activities

Engineering Projects¶

Material Planning: Resource requirement calculation
Blueprint Research: Modification effect analysis
Community Trading: Material exchange coordination
Progress Tracking: Engineering goal monitoring

Squadron Coordination: Group activity planning
Community Events: Organized player gatherings
Information Sharing: Knowledge exchange
Achievement Tracking: Progress comparison

Community Integration

Inara's strength lies in its community features. Engage with other commanders for the best experience.

Data Freshness

Community-driven data means information accuracy depends on active player contributions.

Privacy Settings

Review your privacy settings to control what information is publicly visible on your profile.