Plugins

Essential Plugins

Must-have plugins for every Rust server

Last updated 2026-02-16

Essential Plugins

Oxide/uMod plugins enhance your Rust server with additional features. Here are the essential plugins every server should have.

Installing Oxide/uMod

First, install the Oxide/uMod framework:

  1. Download from umod.org
  2. Extract to your Rust server directory
  3. Restart your server

The server will automatically create the oxide directory structure.

Core Management Plugins

Admin Radar

Real-time ESP for admins to detect cheaters.

# Installation
oxide.load AdminRadar

Configuration in oxide/config/AdminRadar.json:

{
  "Show player names": true,
  "Show sleeping players": true,
  "Max distance": 500.0
}

Better Chat

Enhanced chat with colors, formatting, and filtering.

oxide.load BetterChat

Features:

  • Custom chat colors
  • Title/rank system
  • Word filtering
  • Chat history

Admin Commands

Essential admin commands for server management.

oxide.load AdminCommands

Commands:

  • /tp - Teleport
  • /godmode - Toggle invincibility
  • /vanish - Become invisible
  • /noclip - Fly through objects

Quality of Life

Remove

Allows players to remove misplaced items.

oxide.load Remove

Configuration options:

  • Cooldown time
  • Refund percentage
  • Building grade restrictions

Stack Size Controller

Customize stack sizes for items.

oxide.load StackSizeController

Example config:

{
  "wood": 10000,
  "stone": 10000,
  "metal.fragments": 5000,
  "cloth": 5000
}

Backpacks

Give players extra storage.

oxide.load Backpacks

Options:

  • Size based on permission
  • Drop on death
  • Erase on wipe

Economy & Shops

Economics

Virtual currency system.

oxide.load Economics

Features:

  • Player balances
  • Bank transfers
  • Interest system
  • Leaderboards

Shop UI

User-friendly shop interface.

oxide.load ShopUI

Create shops with:

  • Buy/sell items
  • Category organization
  • Custom prices
  • Images

PvP & Raids

Raid Blocker

Prevents offline raiding.

oxide.load RaidBlocker

Settings:

  • Raid hours
  • Notification system
  • Cupboard protection

Deathnotes

Detailed kill feed.

oxide.load Deathnotes

Shows:

  • Weapon used
  • Distance
  • Body part hit
  • Attachments

Server Protection

Anti-Cheat

Basic cheat detection.

oxide.load AntiCheat

Detects:

  • Speed hacking
  • Noclip
  • Aimbot indicators
  • Invalid projectiles

Auto Lock

Automatically add code locks.

oxide.load AutoLock

Purge

Removes old entities to improve performance.

oxide.load Purge

Configuration:

  • Days inactive
  • Entity types
  • Scheduled cleanup

Automation

Auto Wipe

Automate server wipes.

oxide.load AutoWipe

Schedule:

  • Full wipes
  • BP wipes
  • Map only

Server Rewards

Reward players for playtime.

oxide.load ServerRewards

Features:

  • Points per minute
  • Reward shop
  • Bonus events

Plugin Management

Update plugins

oxide.reload *

Load specific plugin

oxide.load PluginName

Unload plugin

oxide.unload PluginName

View loaded plugins

oxide.plugins

Recommended Plugin Combinations

Vanilla+ Server

  • Better Chat
  • Remove
  • Backpacks
  • Deathnotes

Modded PvP Server

  • All Vanilla+ plugins
  • Stack Size Controller
  • Economics
  • Shop UI
  • Raid Blocker

Roleplay Server

  • Better Chat
  • Economics
  • Shop UI
  • Auto Lock
  • Server Rewards

Configuration Best Practices

  1. Test plugins on a development server first
  2. Read plugin documentation thoroughly
  3. Start with default configs
  4. Make incremental changes
  5. Monitor server performance
  6. Keep plugins updated
  7. Remove unused plugins

Getting More Plugins

Browse plugins at:

Always verify plugin compatibility with your Rust version.

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