Dedicated server guide

Stormworks

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

Operator-provided prerequisites required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familywine-proton

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Network bindings

queryport/UDP, queryport/TCP, 25565/UDP, 25565/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Mods and plugins

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

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

Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-stormworksserver create stormworksserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-stormworksserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-stormworksserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-stormworksserver status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-stormworksserver create stormworksserver
./alphagsm-docker my-stormworksserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-stormworksserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-stormworksserver status

Host process

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-stormworksserver create stormworksserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-stormworksserver setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-stormworksserver doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-stormworksserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-stormworksserver status

./alphagsm my-stormworksserver create stormworksserver
./alphagsm my-stormworksserver setup
./alphagsm my-stormworksserver doctor
./alphagsm my-stormworksserver start
./alphagsm my-stormworksserver status

This guide covers the stormworksserver module in AlphaGSM.

stormworksserver is currently ENABLED (BYO) on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current GitHub integration lane still exercises both process and Docker runtime selection around that authenticated-install plus staged-tree prerequisite, while local runs remain process-backed by default unless you opt into the Docker backend.

Support Status

stormworksserver is supported in ENABLED (BYO) mode. The old standalone Steam app 1247090 is now only a redirect stub, so AlphaGSM cannot fully provision this lane anonymously anymore. The supported path now requires authenticated Steam or SteamCMD access to install the Dedicated Server tool, then staging that installed server tree into AlphaGSM's install directory.

Requirements

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authenticated Steam or SteamCMD access to the Stormworks Dedicated Server tool
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mystormwor create stormworksserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mystormwor setup

Then install the real Dedicated Server tool through logged-in Steam or authenticated SteamCMD, and stage that installed server tree into the install directory so server64.exe and its runtime data do not come from the discontinued standalone stub.

Start it:

alphagsm mystormwor start

Check it:

alphagsm mystormwor status

Stop it:

alphagsm mystormwor stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 25566)
the install directory
AlphaGSM records where the authenticated server tree should live

Bring Your Own Steps

Run alphagsm mystormwor create stormworksserver.
Run alphagsm mystormwor setup so AlphaGSM records the install directory.
Install the Stormworks Dedicated Server tool through a logged-in Steam client or authenticated SteamCMD workflow.
Copy that installed Stormworks server tree into the AlphaGSM install directory.
Re-run alphagsm mystormwor start.

If setup or start reports an ENABLED (BYO) message, replace the staged files with the authenticated installed server tree and retry.

Useful Commands

alphagsm mystormwor update
alphagsm mystormwor backup

Notes

Module name: stormworksserver
Default port: 25566

Server variables

After create stormworksserver, 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: server64.exe
Location: <install_dir>/server64.exe
Engine: Custom (authenticated Steam install)
SteamCMD App ID: 1247090

Server Configuration

Config file: server_config.xml
Template: See server-templates/stormworksserver/ if available

Maps and Mods

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

BYO file helper

Inspect this game's required files, source instructions and destinations with alphagsm <server-name> assets requirements; check the declared files with alphagsm <server-name> assets check. File checks do not establish game readiness. This helper checks known sentinels only and directs you to stage the complete compatible distribution manually; managed import is unavailable for this recipe. See BYO files and private SteamCMD acquisition.

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 Stormworks?

Operator-provided prerequisites required. Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Which runtimes can run Stormworks?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Which ports does Stormworks use?

queryport/UDP, queryport/TCP, 25565/UDP, 25565/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Stormworks?

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up Stormworks?

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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