Which Starbound server-admin tools are available?

We list 4 tools for Starbound: Server JSON merge, Admin command builder, Game & query ports, Installation & mod comparison. All of them run straight in your browser.

Which ports does Starbound need open?

Game TCP21025. Optional query needs runQueryServer=true and UDP queryServerPort (default21025). Optional RCON TCP21026 requires authentication and trusted sources; 21027 is not required.

How do I install a dedicated Starbound server?

Log in to SteamCMD with an account that owns Starbound, then run app_update 211820 validate. Enter password/Steam Guard locally. Configuration: storage/starbound_server.config. Stop and back up worlds, configuration and mods before validation.

Do these tools cost anything or need installing?

No. Everything runs in the page: no install, no sign-up, no cost. Enter your values and the result appears instantly, and you can copy the generated configs and commands with one click.

PC1.4.4 reference

Installation & mod comparison · Starbound

Exploration and server tools · Space sandbox

Player tools indexed: 4 Admin consoles: 4

Interactive login and manifest differences

Player tools (4)

Instant interactive calculations and recipe planners

Fuel gap & EPP

Use actual travel costs and hazards

Open tool →

Housing & measured rent

Check housing and collection budgets

Open tool →

Elements & status damage

Separate monster resistance and measured ticks

Open tool →

Pixels & voxel allocation

Reserve spending pixels and allocate denominations

Open tool →

Server admin and config generation (4)

Config files, startup scripts and command wizards for running a server

Server JSON merge

Preserve accounts and unknown fields

Generate config →

Admin command builder

Validate item IDs and quantities

Generate config →

Game & query ports

Separate optional TCP/UDP services

Generate config →

Installation & mod comparison

Interactive login and manifest differences

Generate config →

Starbound Ports & Protocols

Port	Protocol	Purpose
21025	TCP	Game
21025	UDP	Optional query; enable explicitly

Starbound Dedicated Server Install (SteamCMD)

SteamCMD appid 211820

sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash steam
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y steamcmd lib32gcc-s1
sudo -u steam -i \
  /usr/games/steamcmd +force_install_dir /opt/gameserver \
  +login anonymous +app_update 211820 validate +quit

https://starbounder.org/Guide:Setting_Up_Multiplayer

Starbound Config file paths

storage/starbound_server.config
storage/universe/
mods/

Server notes

Paths relative to server root; stop and back up before edits. App211820 requires an owning Steam account. Query needs runQueryServer=true. Optional RCON TCP21026 requires authentication and source restrictions. Matching manifests do not prove mod compatibility.

FAQ

Which Starbound server-admin tools are available?: We list 4 tools for Starbound: Server JSON merge, Admin command builder, Game & query ports, Installation & mod comparison. All of them run straight in your browser.
Which ports does Starbound need open?: Game TCP21025. Optional query needs runQueryServer=true and UDP queryServerPort (default21025). Optional RCON TCP21026 requires authentication and trusted sources; 21027 is not required.
How do I install a dedicated Starbound server?: Log in to SteamCMD with an account that owns Starbound, then run app_update 211820 validate. Enter password/Steam Guard locally. Configuration: storage/starbound_server.config. Stop and back up worlds, configuration and mods before validation.
Do these tools cost anything or need installing?: No. Everything runs in the page: no install, no sign-up, no cost. Enter your values and the result appears instantly, and you can copy the generated configs and commands with one click.