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May 4, 2026

Sandbox: LimitsSystem — server-side per-player spawn and tool limits via ConVars

LimitsSystem — Server-Side Spawn and Tool Limits is a that enforces configurable per-player limits on props, constraints, and tool entities. It listens to and .…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 20, 2026

Network Events: INetworkListener and INetworkSpawn Interfaces

React to players joining and leaving by implementing or on a component in the scene. INetworkListener Example Spawn a player object when someone joins: INetwork…

groupsCommunity
May 4, 2026

Sandbox: Full codebase architecture — systems, player components, weapons, tools, NPCs

Sandbox Codebase Architecture Overview The Facepunch Sandbox game is a large reference implementation. Here's a map of the major systems and how they connect. C…

codeAPI Reference
May 12, 2026

s&box BalloonDefinition: Balloon type GameResource

BalloonDefinition GameResource API Reference BalloonDefinition is a GameResource that defines a balloon type with a prefab, used by the Balloon tool to spawn ba…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 4, 2026

NetworkMode, NetworkFlags, OwnerTransfer, NetworkOrphaned — Complete Networking Enum Reference

NetworkMode, NetworkFlags, OwnerTransfer, and NetworkOrphaned — Complete Reference NetworkMode Controls how a is networked. Set via . Once a is a , only the hos…

codeAPI Reference
May 12, 2026

s&box IToolInfo: Tool information display interface

IToolInfo API Reference IToolInfo is an interface for providing tool information display in the UI, such as in the spawn menu or tool selector. Type Signature P…

codeAPI Reference
May 12, 2026

s&box WheelDefinition: Wheel type GameResource

WheelDefinition GameResource API Reference WheelDefinition is a GameResource that defines a wheel type with a prefab, used by the Wheel tool to spawn wheels. Ty…

codeAPI Reference
May 12, 2026

s&box ThrusterDefinition: Thruster type GameResource

ThrusterDefinition GameResource API Reference ThrusterDefinition is a GameResource that defines a thruster type with a prefab, used by the Thruster tool to spaw…

terminalCode Example
May 4, 2026

Sandbox: Ownable component — prop protection with IPhysgunEvent and IToolgunEvent

Ownable Component — Prop Protection and Physgun/Toolgun Access Control The component tracks which spawned a . It implements and to enforce ownership checks when…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 5, 2026

Scene Metadata - s&box Scene Documentation

Scene Metadata You can implement the interface in any Component that has data you'd like saved to Metadata. Metadata is data that can be accessed without needin…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 20, 2026

Connection Permissions: CanSpawnObjects and CanRefreshObjects

The host can change permissions for a specific in s&box multiplayer. The ideal place to set these permissions is in the network event callback when a player con…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 5, 2026

Mapping - s&box Editor Documentation

Mapping s&box includes Hammer, the Source 2 level editor, for creating maps and environments. Build worlds with brushes, props, lighting, and gameplay entities.…

terminalCode Example
May 4, 2026

Sandbox: Stacker tool — duplicate objects in a line or arc with StackAlignMode

Stacker Tool — Duplicate Objects in a Line or Arc The Stacker tool clones a selected object N times along a configurable axis with optional rotation and gap. It…

codeAPI Reference
May 12, 2026

s&box Ownable: Ownership tracking component

Ownable Component API Reference Ownable is a Component that tracks which Connection (player) spawned a GameObject, enabling prop protection and ownership checks…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 3, 2026

Network Ownership System

Network Ownership System Control who simulates and updates networked GameObjects with the ownership system. Ownership Basics Every networked object has an Owner…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 3, 2026

ActionGraph - Visual Scripting System

ActionGraph - Visual Scripting System Create game logic using node-based visual scripting without writing code. Overview ActionGraph lets you: Build gameplay lo…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 5, 2026

Ownership - s&box Networking Documentation

Ownership Network ownership determines which client or the host has authority over a networked GameObject. The owner controls synced properties and can send RPC…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 5, 2026

Network Events - s&box Networking Documentation

Network Events Network events allow you to broadcast and listen for events across the network. Unlike RPCs which target specific objects, network events are glo…

terminalCode Example
May 3, 2026

DynamiteEntity Explosive Entity Pattern

DynamiteEntity - Simple Explosive Entity A simple explosive entity that can be triggered via damage or player input. Demonstrates , , and prefab cloning pattern…

menu_bookDocumentation
May 3, 2026

Mapping in s&box

Mapping in s&box s&box includes Hammer, the Source 2 level editor, for creating maps. Opening Hammer Main Menu → Tools → Hammer Or click Hammer icon in toolbar …