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'''Oxide''' is a popular plugin framework for the video game Rust. It allows server administrators to easily install and manage custom plugins on their Rust servers. These plugins can add new features, modify existing features, or change the way the game works.
=== Oxide: The Extensible Modding Framework for Rust ===
Oxide is a powerful and versatile modding framework used to enhance and extend the functionality of various games, with a significant emphasis on Rust. Over the years, Oxide has become a staple for Rust server administrators who wish to customize their servers beyond the vanilla experience. This article will provide an in-depth look at Oxide, its features, installation process, and its contribution to the Rust gaming community.


Oxide is built on top of the Unity game engine, which Rust is built on, and it provides a simple API that allows developers to create their own plugins. Oxide plugins can be written in C#, which is the programming language used for Unity, and can be easily shared and downloaded from the internet.
==== Origins of Oxide ====
Oxide began as a simple modification framework to serve a growing community of players who wanted more than what games typically provided out of the box. Rust, being a game with vast open-world dynamics, was a natural fit for such a framework. The goal was clear: to provide tools that empower server administrators and modders to create unique and engaging experiences for players.


Some popular Oxide plugins include:
==== Features of Oxide ====


* Kits: Allows players to receive predefined sets of items when they join the server or at certain intervals.
# Extensibility: At its core, Oxide is designed to be extensible. This means that it offers a framework upon which new modifications (mods) can be built.
* Clans: Allows players to create and join clans, and provides clan-specific features such as shared inventory and clan-only chat.
# Universal Compatibility: While Rust is a significant beneficiary of the Oxide framework, it's versatile enough to be used with other games. This universal approach means the community benefits from a broader range of modding experiences and tools.
* Teleportation: Allows players to teleport to different locations on the map.
# Community-Driven Development: Oxide thrives on community input. Many of the plugins and extensions available have been developed by community members, catering to specific needs and desires.
* Economy: Allows players to earn in-game currency, which they can use to buy items and upgrades.
# Seamless Integration: Oxide is crafted to integrate smoothly with Rust, ensuring that even heavily modded servers run efficiently.
* Automated events: Allows server owners to schedule events such as airdrops or zombie invasion.


Oxide also provides a web-based control panel that allows server administrators to easily manage and configure their plugins, without having to manually edit configuration files.
==== Installing Oxide on a Rust Server ====


Oxide is not an official plugin or endorsed by Facepunch Studios, the developer of Rust. It's an open-source project that is maintained by a community of developers, and it's important to note that some plugins may not be updated or compatible with the latest version of the game.
# Backup: Always backup your server data before installing any mods or frameworks.
# Download Oxide: Download the latest version of Oxide for Rust from the official website or trusted sources.
# Installation:
#* Stop your Rust server.
#* Extract the contents of the Oxide zip file into the root directory of your Rust server.
#* Restart your Rust server. Upon startup, Oxide will generate various directories and config files.
# Verification: To ensure Oxide has been installed correctly, you can check the server's console for Oxide-related messages or try using Oxide commands.


== Oxide Permissions ==
==== Using Oxide to Modify Rust ====
Oxide permissions refer to the system of managing access rights and privileges for users on a Rust server that uses the Oxide modding framework. Oxide uses a permissions system to control which users have access to specific commands and features on the server.
Once Oxide is installed, server administrators can:


Oxide permissions are based on a hierarchy of user groups, where each group has a set of permissions assigned to it. The highest level group is the "owner" group, which has the most permissions and can access all commands. The next level is the "admin" group, which has access to most commands but not all. Lower level groups have access to fewer commands.
# Install Plugins: Oxide supports a myriad of plugins developed by the community. These plugins can range from quality-of-life improvements to complete game overhauls.
# Create Custom Plugins: Those with programming knowledge can utilize the Oxide API to develop custom plugins tailored to their server's needs.
# Manage User Permissions: Oxide provides a robust user permission system, allowing admins to control who can use specific commands and plugins.


Users can be assigned to a specific group, and they will have access to all the commands and permissions assigned to that group. Users can also be given specific permissions on top of their group permissions, called "user-specific permissions".
==== The Impact of Oxide on Rust ====
Oxide's contribution to the Rust community cannot be understated. It has:


There are several ways to grant Oxide permissions on a Rust server, here are a few examples:
* Enhanced Player Experience: With Oxide plugins, players can experience Rust in many unique ways, from role-playing servers to enhanced survival challenges.
 
* Empowered Server Admins: Server customization is no longer limited to basic game settings. Admins can craft unique experiences, attracting niche player communities.
* Through the Oxide web-based control panel: The Oxide web-based control panel allows administrators to create and manage user groups, assign users to groups, and assign permissions to groups. To grant permissions, you can access the control panel, select the group you want to assign permissions to, and then check the boxes next to the permissions you want to grant.
* Fueled Community Growth: The continuous development and sharing of plugins have fostered a collaborative spirit within the Rust community.
* Through the oxide.grant command: Administrators can use the oxide.grant command in the server's console or RCON to grant permissions to a specific player or group. The command format is "oxide.grant [player/group] [permission]", for example "oxide.grant player1 admin" to grant the admin permission to player1.
* Through the oxide.group command: Administrators can use the oxide.group command in the server's console or RCON to assign players to a specific group and grant them the permissions associated with that group. The command format is "oxide.group [player] [group]", for example "oxide.group player1 admin" to assign player1 to the admin group.
* Through config files: Administrators can also grant permissions by editing the config files associated with Oxide. This method is more advanced and requires some knowledge of the config file structure and syntax.

Latest revision as of 13:12, 5 September 2023

Oxide: The Extensible Modding Framework for Rust

Oxide is a powerful and versatile modding framework used to enhance and extend the functionality of various games, with a significant emphasis on Rust. Over the years, Oxide has become a staple for Rust server administrators who wish to customize their servers beyond the vanilla experience. This article will provide an in-depth look at Oxide, its features, installation process, and its contribution to the Rust gaming community.

Origins of Oxide

Oxide began as a simple modification framework to serve a growing community of players who wanted more than what games typically provided out of the box. Rust, being a game with vast open-world dynamics, was a natural fit for such a framework. The goal was clear: to provide tools that empower server administrators and modders to create unique and engaging experiences for players.

Features of Oxide

  1. Extensibility: At its core, Oxide is designed to be extensible. This means that it offers a framework upon which new modifications (mods) can be built.
  2. Universal Compatibility: While Rust is a significant beneficiary of the Oxide framework, it's versatile enough to be used with other games. This universal approach means the community benefits from a broader range of modding experiences and tools.
  3. Community-Driven Development: Oxide thrives on community input. Many of the plugins and extensions available have been developed by community members, catering to specific needs and desires.
  4. Seamless Integration: Oxide is crafted to integrate smoothly with Rust, ensuring that even heavily modded servers run efficiently.

Installing Oxide on a Rust Server

  1. Backup: Always backup your server data before installing any mods or frameworks.
  2. Download Oxide: Download the latest version of Oxide for Rust from the official website or trusted sources.
  3. Installation:
    • Stop your Rust server.
    • Extract the contents of the Oxide zip file into the root directory of your Rust server.
    • Restart your Rust server. Upon startup, Oxide will generate various directories and config files.
  4. Verification: To ensure Oxide has been installed correctly, you can check the server's console for Oxide-related messages or try using Oxide commands.

Using Oxide to Modify Rust

Once Oxide is installed, server administrators can:

  1. Install Plugins: Oxide supports a myriad of plugins developed by the community. These plugins can range from quality-of-life improvements to complete game overhauls.
  2. Create Custom Plugins: Those with programming knowledge can utilize the Oxide API to develop custom plugins tailored to their server's needs.
  3. Manage User Permissions: Oxide provides a robust user permission system, allowing admins to control who can use specific commands and plugins.

The Impact of Oxide on Rust

Oxide's contribution to the Rust community cannot be understated. It has:

  • Enhanced Player Experience: With Oxide plugins, players can experience Rust in many unique ways, from role-playing servers to enhanced survival challenges.
  • Empowered Server Admins: Server customization is no longer limited to basic game settings. Admins can craft unique experiences, attracting niche player communities.
  • Fueled Community Growth: The continuous development and sharing of plugins have fostered a collaborative spirit within the Rust community.
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