menu_bookDocumentation
May 20, 2026
Localization: Multi-Language Token System for UI Text
s&box supports localization via JSON token files. Any displayed string beginning with is treated as a localization token and automatically replaced with the use…
menu_bookDocumentation
May 20, 2026
Platform Chat - Built-in Multiplayer Text Chat System
Built-in text chat for multiplayer games. Messages are routed through the host, validated, filtered, and displayed via the standard overlay UI - no game code re…
menu_bookDocumentation
May 20, 2026
Game Mounts: Creating Custom Asset Mounts for External Games
The s&box mount system is extensible — anyone can write a mount to add support for a new game or engine. A mount detects a game's install directory via Steam, s…
menu_bookDocumentation
May 20, 2026
WebSockets: External Server Communication with Auth Token Support
s&box allows WebSocket connections to interface with external servers. Common uses include custom networking and persistent data storage outside the local files…