Rust Server Management Tool

An all-in-one app to manage your
Dedicated Rust Server.

For Powershell users ❤️ :
iex (irm https://rsmt.dev/rsmt)

Internet Explorer Users

Features & Tools

Various tools to manage your Rust Server.

Server Installation

Allows easy installation, updates, and patches for Rust dedicated servers, including Oxide installation, updates, and plugin management. All done instantly via a button, simple. 🚀

Server Configuration

Grants complete control over the server variables, commands and parameters. Play however, whenever, wherever you want to. Absolutely no command-line hassle. 💻

Plugin Management

Install your plugins one time, then never worry about updates again. Update plugins simply at the click of a button.
Official downloads only from UMod API. 🔄

Backup & Restore

Choose between, world/player data, Oxide data, or the entire server. Restore from backups, keep custom servers and worlds, or host old custom versions. Updating recommended if restoring.
Archivable, your server, your choice. ❤️

RCON Tool (remote-connect tool)

Remotely connect to your server. Command auto-completion + Oxide permissions included.
Kick & view player Steam64ID or Name, message server, view map overlay with hotkeys, give items for players or whole server. 🌐

Skin Downloader

Find, view, and save any Skin for any item in Rust, including Twitch and Paid Skins.
Fetch Skin Names/IDs, view an HTML page for fetched results, save Skin Names/IDs, and download Skins for client and server use. 🎨

Video Demo

In-depth video on key features.

* Note; This is a demo & may not be up-to-date.

Downloads & Releases

Latest Rust Server Management Tool and Skin Resources.


Rust Server Management Tool Updates

    Skin Updates

      User Guide

      Complete guide to using the Rust Server Management Tool.


      Main Window

      Rust Server Path: Utilizes the folder for your Rust Server operations

      This is the main window of the application with a live log to track installations, updates, and changes.

      Local Media Server: Opens a window to broadcast local MP3 files to your server

      Open the folder in Local Media Server using the 'Browse Folder' button, place the MP3s in that folder.
      Rename MP3s to something like: Song1.mp3 then choose a song, or CTRL+Click to select multiple songs.
      A command will generate for you below, allowing you to copy and paste in-game, to allow custom music.

      Paste any of the commands in the server console, RCON Tool, or in-game as an owner to work, affects all Boomboxes.

      Server Configuration

      Server Configuration Window: Customize all server settings

      Complete control over your server configuration with an intuitive interface.

      World Config Editor

      World Config Editor: Edit world generation, control spawning of biomes, monuments, roads, and trails.

      Allows for specification of biomes, removal of monuments, roads, etc.
      Full control over how the server creates a map tailored to your constraints.

      Network Tool

      Network Tool: Modify game for local server play

      Tool to allow modifications to play your server without extra processes or unauthorized intrusions.

      RCON Tool

      RCON Tool Window: Live RCON with server monitoring

      Monitor server output and player status in real-time with full RCON support.

      Render 3D Item + Skins

      3D Item View: View certain items with skins applied in 3D view

      Allows skinnable items to be rendered, and shown with or without skins.
      You have full control over the movement of the item, XYZ, pitch, yaw, axis and render options.

      Skin Downloader

      Skin Downloader: Fetch and download any skin for Rust items

      Utility for fetching and showing Skin Names, IDs, and downloading any Skin for any item in Rust.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Common questions about the Rust Server Management Tool.


      General Questions

      Is the Rust Server Management Tool free?

      Yes, absolutely!
      The Rust Server Management Tool is completely free and user oriented. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, ads, or premium versions.
      The tool is developed and maintained as a free resource for the Rust gaming community.

      What are the system requirements for RSMT?

      No External Programs/Tools Needed. None required - completely standalone.

      Rust Server Installation: 10-15GB minimum for Rust server installation.

      Skin Downloads: Varies. (128gb* estimated for around 17,500 Skins Averaging 8mb per Skin.)

      Windows Compatibility: Windows 7 (SP1 - Ultimate), Windows 10 (home + enterprise) , Windows 11 (home + enterprise) .


      The tool itself is lightweight and runs on any modern Windows system capable of hosting Rust dedicated servers.

      Is Rust Server Management Tool safe to use?

      Yes, RSMT is completely safe and all downloads include VirusTotal scan results for verification.
      The tool comes with multiple organized windows to maintain server control and hence the amount of detections.
      Microsoft Defender may flag the application, you may need to disable Microsoft Defender or add RSMT to a whitelist.

      The tool only makes legitimate changes to your Rust server files as shown by the image of the tool below.

      RSMT All Windows

      Installation & Setup

      How do I install RSMT for the first time?

      You can download directly from the website, or use iex (irm https://rsmt.dev/rsmt) in Powershell to install the latest version without a browser.
      Simply download the ZIP and extract to a folder, no external tools are required. (besides SteamCMD which is automatically installed for you.)
      Rust Server Management Tool is ready to go when you are.

      Can I use RSMT with an existing Rust server installation?

      Yes, of course!
      RSMT can work with existing Rust server installations, AUX01 staging branches, and even outdated versions.
      Just point the tool to your existing `Rust Server Path` at the top of the application, and it will integrate with your current server setup.

      Does RSMT automatically update my Rust server?

      No, RSMT will not update your server automatically, it can update it to the latest version so be aware of mod support.
      RSMT provides one-click server updates and installations, but it doesn't automatically update.
      You maintain full control over when updates are applied to your server.

      Features & Functionality

      What is the Skin Downloader and what does it do?

      The Skin Downloader allows you to view, save, download, and fetch information for Skins in Rust.
      You can use the +inventory.giveto command, or a plugin to spawn in an item with a custom skin.
      Additionally, +graphics.itemskintimeout -1 to use locally subscribed and downloaded skins from the Skin Downloader.
      Note : Skin Downloader takes a very long time, sorry we do not have Steam backend access.

      Does RSMT install plugins or download them for Oxide?

      RSMT downloads and updates your Oxide plugins directly from uMod API itself.
      There is currently not an in-app plugin browser.
      It provides updates to the latest version(s) of your plugin(s) from uMod.
      This is the only site used as uMod is reputable, unlike other websites which may host/contain malicious plugins.

      How does the backup and restore feature work?

      The backup feature allows you to create a backup folder of your server, including world data, player data, Oxide data, or the whole server.
      You can choose what to backup and easily restore from previous backups when needed.
      I recommend updating to the latest versions after a restore, unless you have the Rust game client version and server versions identical.

      The backup is also for archival purposes just in case.

      What is the Local Media Server feature?

      The Local Media Server allows you to broadcast MP3 files to your Rust server for use with boomboxes.
      You can host your own music that players can listen to in-game through the server's boombox system.

      1. Open Local Media Server
      2. Click the Open Folder button to drop in MP3 files.
      3. Click `Start Server`, accept the UAC prompt, click again to broadcast a server.
      4. Select your songs by single or CTRL+Clicking, commands below will generate for you.
      5. Click `Copy Command` and paste into RCON Tool, In-Game as owner, or the server console, while server is running.
      6. Then go in-game hold a boombox right-click and you should see your music at the bottom!

      Troubleshooting

      The tool won't start or gives an error - what should I do?

      Usually antivirus flag this as malware and delete it, ensure it is added to your exclusion list, or temporarily disable your antivirus.
      Try running the application as administrator, as some features require elevated permissions to function properly. Please contact me with errors if found.

      RSMT.dev or RSMT-Installer not working?

      Certain ISPs (internet service providers) block RSMT.dev or the RSMT tool itself. Luckily there is always a solution to a 25.75bil $ dollar industry.

      Rust Server Management Tool now comes with WARP, allowing network restriction bypass and retaining protected tool integrity.
      WARP is a DNS-over-HTTPS service that encrypts your DNS queries (network connectivity) behind HTTPS through a secure tunnel.

      How do I connect in the RCON tool? How do others?

      Open the RCON Tool and enter your RCON password when your Rust Server is fully booted. (+rcon.password)

      Verify that your server is running and that RCON is enabled in your server configuration.
      Check that the IP, RCON port and password are correct. For owners or solo player only setup, you can set the IP to localhost or 127.0.0.1
      To allow friends on the same Wi-Fi or LAN to connect, set the server IP to your device's LAN IP
      (e.g., 192.168.1.x, find by opening cmd.exe ➜ run, ipconfig ➜ IPv4 Address : 192.x.x.x , this is what your administrators or friends use.)

      Skins not loading, how do I use them?

      Skin Downloader can fetch skins, and download them.

      Instructions to Download Skins:
      1. Open Skin Downloader, check the `Save to Client` checkbox, select Fetch All.
      2. Wait until Fetch completes. Click `Download all Fetched` to save, be aware this takes a very long time.
      3. After downloads complete, you may then connect to your server and utilize any and all downloaded Skins.

      Use graphics.itemskintimeout -1 to load downloaded Skins.
      Example inventory.giveto bob rifle.ak 1 889710179

      You can also utilize plugins like SkinBox or Skins, this is recommended as it contains all Skin IDs, but you can spawn them in.

      Status Updates

      Live status of Rust Server Management Tool, for usage in-game.

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