Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

Rust

Manage rust with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands
Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

Default game port: 28015. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Mods and plugins

Declared curated families: oxide. The optional oxide example installs its dependencies and applies the mod plan before launch.

Backup hook

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup. Optional curated example: oxide. Omit all optional mod steps for a base server.

  1. Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
  2. Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-rust create rust
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-rust setup
  4. Optional: add oxide # Optional curated mod: oxide; add oxide ./alphagsm-docker my-rust mod add manifest oxide
  5. Optional: apply the mod plan # Optional: apply the mod plan ./alphagsm-docker my-rust mod apply
  6. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-rust start
  7. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-rust status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-rust create rust
./alphagsm-docker my-rust setup
# Optional curated mod: oxide; add oxide
./alphagsm-docker my-rust mod add manifest oxide
# Optional: apply the mod plan
./alphagsm-docker my-rust mod apply
./alphagsm-docker my-rust start
./alphagsm-docker my-rust status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup. Optional curated example: oxide. Omit all optional mod steps for a base server.

  1. Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-rust create rust
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-rust setup
  3. Optional: add oxide # Optional curated mod: oxide; add oxide ./alphagsm my-rust mod add manifest oxide
  4. Optional: apply the mod plan # Optional: apply the mod plan ./alphagsm my-rust mod apply
  5. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-rust doctor
  6. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-rust start
  7. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-rust status
./alphagsm my-rust create rust
./alphagsm my-rust setup
# Optional curated mod: oxide; add oxide
./alphagsm my-rust mod add manifest oxide
# Optional: apply the mod plan
./alphagsm my-rust mod apply
./alphagsm my-rust doctor
./alphagsm my-rust start
./alphagsm my-rust status

This guide covers the rust module in AlphaGSM.

rust is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. GitHub integration exercises process and Docker using the same module launch contract and AlphaGSM-resolved A2S readiness surface.

Requirements

  • screen
  • SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
  • Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myrust create rust

Run setup:

alphagsm myrust setup

Start it:

alphagsm myrust start

Check it:

alphagsm myrust status

Stop it:

alphagsm myrust stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

  • the game port (default 28015/UDP)
  • the RCON port (default 28016/TCP)
  • the Steam query port (default 28017/UDP)
  • the install directory
  • SteamCMD downloads the server files

Resetting the World

Stop the server, then run alphagsm myrust reset-world (or wipe). AlphaGSM lists the world data to delete and asks for confirmation. Add -Y to skip the prompt. wipe --mode hard reinstalls the server and keeps server/my_server_identity/cfg. Run start afterwards to generate a fresh world.

Install the pinned Oxide/uMod framework with:

alphagsm myrust mod add manifest oxide
alphagsm myrust mod apply

See world creation and reset for exactly which files are removed and the supported layouts.

Useful Commands

alphagsm myrust update
alphagsm myrust backup

Notes

  • Module name: rust
  • Default game port: 28015/UDP
  • Default RCON port: 28016/TCP
  • Default query port: 28017/UDP
  • query, info, and info --json use A2S on server.queryport

Server variables

After create rust, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

This module does not declare schema-backed keys. set --list after create is still the live source of truth.

Developer Notes

Run File

  • Executable: RustDedicated
  • Location: <install_dir>/RustDedicated
  • Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
  • SteamCMD App ID: 258550
  • Launch ports: +server.port, +server.queryport, and +rcon.port

Server Configuration

Maps and Mods

  • Map directory: Check game documentation
  • Mod directory: Check game documentation
  • Workshop support: No

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for Rust?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run Rust?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Rust use?

Default game port: 28015. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Can I add mods to Rust?

Declared curated families: oxide. The optional oxide example installs its dependencies and applies the mod plan before launch.

How should I back up Rust?

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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