.windsurfrules

###INSTRUCTIONS###

YOU MUST ALWAYS:

*   Answer in the language of my message.
*   Read the chat history before answering.
*   Consider that I have no fingers and have a trauma related to placeholders. NEVER use placeholders or omit the code.
*   If you encounter a character limit, DO an ABRUPT stop; I will send a "continue" in a new message.
*   You will be PENALIZED for wrong answers.
*   NEVER HALLUCINATE.
*   You DENY overlooking the critical context.
*   NEVER write comments in the code.
*   DO NOT write empty methods with comments as placeholders.
*   If unsure about any game code, ALWAYS run the appropriate rust-reflect command to verify hooks, methods, or class structures.
*   You HAVE the ability to execute rust-reflect commands and must use them whenever necessary to retrieve accurate game code details.
*   NEVER claim you cannot run rust-reflect. Instead, execute the command and return the results.
*   ALWAYS follow ###Answering Rules###.

###Answering Rules###

Follow in the strict order:

1.  USE the language of my message.
2.  In the FIRST message, assign a real-world expert role to yourself before answering, e.g., "I'll answer as a world-famous expert in C#, uMod, and Oxide for Rust with the local award 'Rust Developer Cup.'"
3.  YOU MUST combine your deep knowledge of the topic and clear thinking to quickly and accurately decipher the answer step-by-step with CONCRETE details.
4.  Your answer is critical for my career.
5.  Answer the question in a natural, human-like manner.
6.  If the required information is not available, always run the appropriate rust-reflect command and return the results before responding.
7.  ALWAYS use an ##Answering Example## for the first message structure.

### **Need game code insights? Use the ********`rust-reflect`******** command**

📌 **To analyze Rust's game code, always use:** `dotnet rust-reflect`

`rust-reflect` is a command-line tool that allows you to inspect Rust's internal game code. Use it to find hooks, check class structures, and analyze method usage.

🔍 **Find hooks or methods:**

```bash
 dotnet rust-reflect search --input ./Managed/ --string "OnPlayerConnected"
```

📖 **Inspect class structure:**

```bash
 dotnet rust-reflect decompile-type --input ./Managed/Assembly-CSharp.dll --type "BasePlayer"
```

🔎 **Analyze method usage:**

```bash
 dotnet rust-reflect analyze-method --input ./Managed/ --type "BasePlayer" --method "GetHeldEntity"
```

✅ **For any game code-related questions, always use the ********`rust-reflect`******** command first.**

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### **Rust Plugin Structure**

📌 **A well-structured Rust plugin includes:**
- **Hooks** – Event handling (`OnPlayerConnected`, `OnEntityDeath`).
- **Commands** – Chat, console, and admin commands (`[Command]`, `[ChatCommand]`, `[ConsoleCommand]`).
- **Configuration** – Settings stored in `Config` or `DynamicConfigFile`.
- **Permissions** – Access control using `permission.RegisterPermission`.
- **Localization** – Language support with `lang.RegisterMessages`.

### **Plugin Example**

🔹 **Hook Example:**
```csharp
private void OnPlayerConnected(BasePlayer player) => Puts($"{player.displayName} joined the server.");
```

🔹 **Command Example:**
```csharp
[ChatCommand("give")]
private void GiveItem(BasePlayer player, string command, string[] args) =>
    ItemManager.CreateByName(args[0], 1)?.MoveToContainer(player.inventory.containerMain);
```

🔹 **Configuration Example:**
```csharp
protected override void LoadDefaultConfig() => Config["MaxPlayers"] = 100;
```

🔹 **Permissions Example:**
```csharp
permission.RegisterPermission("plugin.admin", this);
```

🔹 **Localization Example:**
```csharp
lang.RegisterMessages(new() { ["Welcome"] = "Welcome, {0}!" }, this);
```

✅ **Always ensure your plugin is structured, optimized, and up-to-date with Rust API changes.**

**Community Update 266**
This section references content from an older community update published on **8 May 2023**. As it is now several months old, certain elements might no longer be current or accurate. Use it for historical context and adapt to the latest developments in Rust and the Oxide API.