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# Meta Handlers

## metaHandlers.lua

This module provides access and control over player metadata, which is useful for storing temporary or persistent player-specific values like stats, states, or tags.

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### **GetPlayer(source)**

{% hint style="warning" %}
Server side only
{% endhint %}

Retrieves the player object (as defined by the framework in use) from the given `source` ID.

**Example:**

```lua
local player = GetPlayer(playerId)
```

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### **GetMetadata(player, key)**

Retrieves the value of a metadata field from the given player.

If called client-side (player is nil), it triggers a server callback to retrieve metadata.

**Example:**

```lua
local stress = GetMetadata(player, "stress")
print("Player stress level:", stress)
```

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### **SetMetadata(player, key, value)**

{% hint style="warning" %}
Server side only
{% endhint %}

Updates or assigns a value to a specific metadata key for a player.

The function updates the player's metadata using the active core export.

**Example:**

```lua
SetMetadata(player, "stress", 0)
```

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