Game Server Tools is a server management plugin for Rust that connects your server to the Game Server Tools platform. It gives you a central place to manage moderation, player data, anti-cheat, and community features without needing multiple plugins.

The plugin is designed to stay lightweight while most of the processing is handled through the platform.

Setup

To use this plugin you will need a Game Server Tools account and an API key.

1. Go to https://gameservertools.com

2. Create or log into your account

3. Add your server

4. Generate your API key

5. Paste the API key into the config

6. Once the API key is set, the plugin will connect automatically.

Hawkeye Anti Cheat

Game Server Tools includes Hawkeye, the anti-cheat system built into the Rust plugin.

The plugin runs server side through oxide and collects gameplay data while players are on your server. That data is sent to the Game Server Tools platform where it is analyzed and used for detection and enforcement.

Hawkeye focuses on how players behave instead of relying only on basic checks.

It can detect things like:

• abnormal recoil control

• aim snapping or unnatural tracking

• suspicious hit patterns

• invalid movement or speed exploits

• fly style behavior

• no fall or damage bypass

• impossible player states

• interaction patterns that do not match normal gameplay

The system tracks movement, combat interactions, timing, and player states to build a better picture of what is actually happening.

When something is detected, it can:

• log the violation

• send alerts to your dashboard or Discord

• flag players for review

• kick or ban depending on your configuration

The goal is not to blindly auto ban players but to give better visibility and control to server owners.

Discord Linking

Players can link their Discord account to their Rust identity.

This allows role syncing, verification, and connecting your server to your Discord community.

Player Reports

Players can report others directly in game.

Reports are sent to the platform where moderators can review and take action.

Centralized Ban System

Manage bans across multiple servers from one place.

Includes ban syncing, history tracking, and Discord-based appeals.

Discord Tickets and Appeals

Players can create tickets through Discord for support or ban appeals.

Staff can manage everything directly from Discord.

VPN and Proxy Detection

Detect players connecting through VPNs or proxies to reduce ban evasion and alternate accounts.

Rewards and Community Features

• playtime rewards

• Discord Nitro rewards

• giveaways and events

Server Stats

Track player activity and server growth through the dashboard.

RCON Tools

Send commands and manage your server remotely through the platform.

Permissions

GameServerTools.linkedGranted to players who have linked their Discord account

gst.exemptFull bypass of Hawkeye detection and enforcement

gst.bypass.flyBypass fly related checks

gst.bypass.speedBypass speed related checks

Performance

The plugin is lightweight.

Most processing is handled through the Game Server Tools platform so it does not impact server performance.

Configuration

• APIKEYYour API key from the website. Required for the plugin to function

• DebugLoggingEnabledEnables additional logging for debugging

• DisableBanCtrlDisables ban control from the platform

• DisplayMessageOnClaimRewardsShows a message when players claim rewards

• OxideGroupNameForLinkedGroup assigned to Discord linked players

• OxideGroupNameForNitroGroup assigned to Discord Nitro boosters

• PortPort used for communication(Server Port)

• WatchDogApiUrlOptional override for anti-cheat endpoint

• WatchDogBatchIntervalSecondsHow often data is sent to the platform

• WatchDogBatchMaxSizeMax events per batch

• WatchDogBufferCapMax buffer size before sending data