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Console commands for the F1 menu or RCON. Source: a community-maintained export of Rust's own generated command metadata - treat this as a helpful reference, not an exhaustive one.

Server configuration variables (convars) for server owners: set them in server.cfg, from the F1 console as an admin, or over RCON. Each shows its default value.

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Command	Description	Category	Type	Default	Permission
`ai.npc_deliberate_miss_to_hit_alignment_time`	The time it takes for the NPC to deliberately miss to the time the NPC tries to hit its target. (default: 1.5)	ai	variable	`1.5`	Admin
`ai.npc_door_trigger_size`	npc_door_trigger_size defines the size of the trigger box on doors that opens the door as npcs walk close to it (default: 1.5)	ai	variable	`1.5`	Admin
`ai.npc_enable`	If npc_enable is set to false then npcs won't spawn. (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_families_no_hurt`	If npc_families_no_hurt is true, npcs of the same family won't be able to hurt each other. (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_gun_noise_silencer_modifier`	The modifier by which a silencer reduce the noise that a gun makes when shot. (Default: 0.15)	ai	variable	`0.15`	Admin
`ai.npchealthmultiplier`	(Generated) Global health multiplier applied to all NPCs; 1.0 = normal, 2.0 = double health; useful for difficulty scaling without modifying individual NPC prefabs	ai	variable	`1`	Admin
`ai.npc_htn_player_base_damage_modifier`	Baseline damage modifier for the new HTN Player NPCs to nerf their damage compared to the old NPCs. (default: 1.15f)	ai	variable	`1.15`	Admin
`ai.npc_htn_player_frustration_threshold`	npc_htn_player_frustration_threshold defines where the frustration threshold for NPCs go, where they have the opportunity to change to a more aggressive tactic. (default: 3)	ai	variable	`3`	Admin
`ai.npc_ignore_chairs`	If npc_ignore_chairs is true, npcs won't care about seeking out and sitting in chairs. (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_junkpile_a_spawn_chance`	npc_junkpile_a_spawn_chance define the chance for scientists to spawn at junkpile a. (Default: 0.1)	ai	variable	`0.1`	Admin
`ai.npc_junkpile_dist_aggro_gate`	npc_junkpile_dist_aggro_gate define at what range (or closer) a junkpile scientist will get aggressive. (Default: 8)	ai	variable	`8`	Admin
`ai.npc_junkpile_g_spawn_chance`	npc_junkpile_g_spawn_chance define the chance for scientists to spawn at junkpile g. (Default: 0.1)	ai	variable	`0.1`	Admin
`ai.npc_junkpilespawn_chance`	defines the chance for scientists to spawn at NPC junkpiles. (Default: 0.1)	ai	variable	`0.07`	Admin
`ai.npc_max_junkpile_count`	npc_max_junkpile_count define how many npcs can spawn into the world at junkpiles at the same time (does not include monuments) (Default: 30)	ai	variable	`30`	Admin
`ai.npc_max_population_military_tunnels`	npc_max_population_military_tunnels defines the size of the npc population at military tunnels. (default: 3)	ai	variable	`3`	Admin
`ai.npc_max_roam_multiplier`	This is multiplied with the max roam range stat of an NPC to determine how far from its spawn point the NPC is allowed to roam. (default: 3)	ai	variable	`3`	Admin
`ai.npc_only_hurt_active_target_in_safezone`	If npc_only_hurt_active_target_in_safezone is true, npcs won't any player other than their actively targeted player when in a safe zone. (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_patrol_point_cooldown`	npc_patrol_point_cooldown defines the cooldown time on a patrol point until it's available again (default: 5)	ai	variable	`5`	Admin
`ai.npc_reasoning_system_tick_rate_multiplier`	The rate at which we tick the reasoning system. Minimum value is 1, as it multiplies with the tick-rate of the fixed AI tick rate of 0.1 (Default: 1)	ai	variable	`1`	Admin
`ai.npc_respawn_delay_max_military_tunnels`	npc_respawn_delay_max_military_tunnels defines the maximum delay between spawn ticks at military tunnels. (default: 1920)	ai	variable	`1920`	Admin
`ai.npc_respawn_delay_min_military_tunnels`	npc_respawn_delay_min_military_tunnels defines the minimum delay between spawn ticks at military tunnels. (default: 480)	ai	variable	`480`	Admin
`ai.npc_sensory_system_tick_rate_multiplier`	The rate at which we tick the sensory system. Minimum value is 1, as it multiplies with the tick-rate of the fixed AI tick rate of 0.1 (Default: 5)	ai	variable	`5`	Admin
`ai.npc_spawn_on_cargo_ship`	Spawn NPCs on the Cargo Ship. (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_spawn_on_deep_sea_islands`	Spawn NPCs on deep sea islands (default: false)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_spawn_on_junkpile`	Spawn NPCs on junkpiles (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_spawn_per_tick_max_military_tunnels`	npc_spawn_per_tick_max_military_tunnels defines how many can maximum spawn at once at military tunnels. (default: 1)	ai	variable	`1`	Admin
`ai.npc_spawn_per_tick_min_military_tunnels`	npc_spawn_per_tick_min_military_tunnels defineshow many will minimum spawn at once at military tunnels. (default: 1)	ai	variable	`1`	Admin
`ai.npc_speed_crouch_run`	npc_speed_crouch_run define the speed of an npc when in the crouched run state, and should be a number between 0 and 1. (Default: 0.25)	ai	variable	`0.25`	Admin
`ai.npc_speed_crouch_walk`	npc_speed_walk define the speed of an npc when in the crouched walk state, and should be a number between 0 and 1. (Default: 0.1)	ai	variable	`0.1`	Admin
`ai.npc_speed_run`	npc_speed_walk define the speed of an npc when in the run state, and should be a number between 0 and 1. (Default: 0.4)	ai	variable	`0.4`	Admin
`ai.npc_speed_sprint`	npc_speed_walk define the speed of an npc when in the sprint state, and should be a number between 0 and 1. (Default: 1.0)	ai	variable	`1`	Admin
`ai.npc_speed_walk`	npc_speed_walk define the speed of an npc when in the walk state, and should be a number between 0 and 1. (Default: 0.18)	ai	variable	`0.18`	Admin
`ai.npcswimming`	(Generated) When enabled, NPCs can enter and swim in water; disable to prevent all NPCs from entering water bodies	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_use_new_aim_system`	If npc_use_new_aim_system is true, npcs will miss on purpose on occasion, where the old system would randomize aim cone. (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_use_thrown_weapons`	If npc_use_thrown_weapons is true, npcs will throw grenades, etc. This is an experimental feature. (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.npc_valid_aim_cone`	npc_valid_aim_cone defines how close their aim needs to be on target in order to fire. (default: 0.8)	ai	variable	`0.8`	Admin
`ai.npc_valid_mounted_aim_cone`	npc_valid_mounted_aim_cone defines how close their aim needs to be on target in order to fire while mounted. (default: 0.92)	ai	variable	`0.92`	Admin
`ai.ocean_patrol_path_iterations`	(Generated) Maximum number of path-finding iterations used when calculating NPC ocean patrol routes; higher values produce better paths at more CPU cost	ai	variable	`100000`	Admin
`ai.scientist_spawners_enabled`	Do any kind of scientists spawn on the map (default: true)	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.sensetime`	(Generated) How frequently in seconds the NPC sensory system updates its awareness of nearby entities; higher values reduce CPU cost but make NPCs slower to react	ai	variable	`1`	Admin
`ai.setdestinationsamplenavmesh`	(Generated) When enabled, NavMesh destinations are sampled to the nearest valid NavMesh position before being set; prevents NPCs getting stuck off-mesh	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.sleepwake`	(Generated) When enabled, AI information zones can sleep inactive NPCs and wake them when players approach; disable to keep all NPCs awake at all times	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.smokegrenadenpcradius`	(Generated) Radius in metres within which a thrown smoke grenade suppresses NPC vision and targeting	ai	variable	`4`	Admin
`ai.spliceupdates`	(Generated) When enabled, AI updates are spliced across multiple frames to spread CPU cost; disable to run all AI updates synchronously every tick	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`ai.think`	(Generated) When enabled, AI entities run their brain Think() logic each tick; disable to freeze all AI decision-making while leaving entities in place	ai	variable	`True`	Admin
`aithinkmanager.animalframebudgetms`		aithinkmanager	variable	`2`	Admin
`aithinkmanager.framebudgetms`		aithinkmanager	variable	`2`	Admin
`aithinkmanager.petframebudgetms`		aithinkmanager	variable	`1`	Admin
`ai.tickrate`	(Generated) Number of AI think ticks per second; default is 5 (every 200ms); higher values make AI more responsive at higher CPU cost	ai	variable	`5`	Admin
`ai.usecalculatepath`	(Generated) When enabled, NavMesh path calculation uses the full CalculatePath API; disable to use the simpler SetDestination fallback only	ai	variable	`True`	Admin

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