RustLooking to enhance your Rust server with plugins? Here's a curated list of popular, beginner-friendly plugins to get you started.
You must have uMod installed before adding plugins. See How to Install uMod (Oxide) on Your Rust Server for instructions.
Administration Plugins
| Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
| Admin Radar | See players, buildings, and entities through walls for admin purposes |
| Vanish | Become invisible to players for moderation |
| Better Chat | Customise chat with colours, prefixes, and formatting |
| Admin Hammer | Quickly remove or repair structures with your hammer |
Quality of Life Plugins
| Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
| Quick Smelt | Speed up furnace and refinery smelting times |
| Backpacks | Give players extra inventory space |
| Stack Size Controller | Increase item stack sizes |
| Instant Craft | Remove crafting time for items |
| Gather Manager | Adjust resource gathering rates |
Teleportation Plugins
| Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
| NTeleportation | Teleport to players, set homes, and create warps |
| Home | Allow players to set and teleport to home locations |
Economy Plugins
| Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
| Economics | Add a virtual economy system to your server |
| Server Rewards | Reward players with points for playing |
| Shop | Create an in-game shop for players to buy items |
Gameplay Plugins
| Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
| Kits | Create item kits for players to claim |
| Clans | Allow players to create and manage clans |
| Skip Night Vote | Let players vote to skip nighttime |
| No Decay | Disable or reduce building decay |
Getting Started
- Choose plugins that match your server's style
- Install them one at a time to test compatibility
- Configure each plugin's settings in the
oxide/configfolder - Check the plugin's uMod page for documentation and commands
These plugins will give your server a solid foundation. Visit uMod Rust Plugins to explore more options for your server.
