Installing Rust Plugins
Installing uMod (Oxide)
uMod is the plugin framework for Rust:
- In the dashboard → Mods → Enable uMod/Oxide
- The server updates automatically
- Plugins can now be installed
Installing a Plugin
- Visit umod.org/plugins?game=rust
- Download the plugin (.cs file)
- Upload it to
/oxide/plugins/ - The plugin loads automatically (no restart needed!)
Top 20 Rust Plugins
| Plugin | Description | Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| GatherManager | Adjust gather rates | 500k+ |
| NTeleportation | /home, /tpr, /town | 400k+ |
| Clans | Clan system | 350k+ |
| BetterChat | Chat formatting | 300k+ |
| QuickSmelt | Faster smelting | 250k+ |
| Backpacks | Extra inventory | 200k+ |
| ZoneManager | Create zones | 200k+ |
| RemoverTool | Remove structures | 200k+ |
| Kits | Kit system | 180k+ |
| AutoDoors | Doors close automatically | 150k+ |
Plugin Configuration
Each plugin creates a config file in /oxide/config/:
// GatherManager.json
{
"Default Multiplier": 3.0,
"Quarry Multiplier": 3.0,
"Pumpjack Multiplier": 3.0
}
Plugin Permissions
oxide.grant user <steamid> <permission>
oxide.grant group default <permission>
oxide.revoke user <steamid> <permission>
Troubleshooting
- Plugin won't load: Check the Oxide version
- Errors in console: Contact the plugin author on umod.org
- Performance:
oxide.pluginsshows all loaded plugins - Conflicts: Test plugins one by one