Which Project Zomboid server-admin tools are available?

We list 6 tools for Project Zomboid: Workshop Mod ID Grabber & Config, SandboxVars.lua Generator, Server Admin Commands Cheatsheet, servertest.ini Generator, Start Script & systemd Unit, Backup Script Generator. All of them run straight in your browser.

Which ports does Project Zomboid need open?

Project Zomboid defaults to 16261/UDP, 16262/UDP, 27015/TCP. Use the actual instance configuration and allow only the listed protocols and ports. Check the host firewall, router forwarding and game visibility settings.

How do I install a dedicated Project Zomboid server?

Install it with SteamCMD — the dedicated server app id for Project Zomboid is 380870, so +app_update 380870 validate downloads or updates it. Config files usually live at Zomboid/Server/ .ini, Zomboid/Server/ _SandboxVars.lua, Zomboid/Server/ _spawnpoints.lua.

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.

Ultimate Sim

Project Zomboid workshop

The Indie Stone Hardcore Zombie Sim · Zombie Survival / Isometric RPG

Player tools indexed: 10 Admin consoles: 6

Positive/negative traits builder with mutual exclusion rules, vehicle mechanics workshop, Life and Living TV broadcast schedule, SandboxVars.lua generator, and RCON admin commands.

Player tools (10)

Instant interactive calculations and recipe planners

Traits & Occupation Planner

Essential

Balance positive perks with free negative traits, mutual exclusion checks, and one-click meta build presets

#Traits#Occupations#Presets

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Vehicle Mechanics & Hotwire

Vehicle models, engine quality vs condition, battery charging, muffler noise, and hotwiring calculator

#Hotwiring#Engine Repair#Muffler

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TV Schedule & AEBS Broadcast

Level Up

Day 1-9 Life and Living TV XP schedule, skill book multipliers, and AEBS helicopter warnings

#TV Schedule#Skill Books#AEBS Alert

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Melee Weapon Compare

Weapons

Sort 16 melee weapons by damage, crit, durability, range and multi-hit, with notes on the katana 8.0 fixed damage

#Melee#Crit#Durability

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Firearm Database

Guns

18 firearms compared by ammo, capacity, damage, range and noise; noise ÷ 10 estimates the horde aggro radius

#Noise#Pierce#Jam

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Nutrition & Weight Calculator

Nutrition

B42 calorie-pool model (-2200…+3700): weight change rate, days to target, and the protein Strength XP bonus

#Calorie Pool#Weight Band#Protein

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Skill XP Planner

Leveling

32,775 cumulative XP to level 10 — compute XP needed, effective book multiplier and required actions per level band

#XP Table#Skill Books#6 Categories

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B42 Craft Chains

B42

Step-by-step breakdown of the blacksmithing, welding and farming chains with skill gates and total XP

#Blacksmithing#Welding#Farming

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Generator Planner

Power

Compute load vs rating, coverage radius, fuel endurance and failure risk — avoid overload and indoor CO poisoning

#Load#Coverage#Fuel

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Food Database

Food

22 common foods sorted by calories, carbs, lipids, protein and shelf life, with a non-perishable filter

#Calories#Shelf Life#Shelf-stable

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Server admin and config generation (6)

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

Workshop Mod ID Grabber & Config

Essential

Extract WorkshopItems, Mods, and Map parameters from Steam Workshop collections/URLs for servertest.ini

#Mod Grabber#WorkshopItems#Collection Parser

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SandboxVars.lua Generator

Config

Water/electricity shutoff, sprinters lore, infection transmission, loot rarity and 5 presets

#SandboxVars#Sprinters#Loot Presets

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Server Admin Commands Cheatsheet

RCON

God mode, teleport, item spawn, zombie horde, helicopter trigger, and ban commands

#Admin Commands#Item Spawner

Generate config →

servertest.ini Generator

Config

Visual form generating the full ini (identity/PVP/voice/safehouse/RCON/mods/anti-cheat) plus firewall rules and an A2S query snippet

#INI Gen#Ports#Anti-cheat

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Start Script & systemd Unit

Deploy

Generate Linux/Windows start scripts and a systemd unit sized to your RAM — fixes the B42 default -Xmx boot failure

#systemd#JVM RAM#Auto Start

Generate config →

Backup Script Generator

Backup

Generate Linux/Windows backup scripts with 14-day rolling retention for the ini, SandboxVars.lua and save folder

#Scheduled#Rolling#Restore

Generate config →

Project Zomboid Ports & Protocols

Port	Protocol	Purpose
16261	UDP	Main port (Steam query + game traffic)
16262	UDP	Direct-connect port (fallback when Steam is unreachable)
27015	TCP	RCON remote admin (optional, off by default)

FAQ

Which Project Zomboid server-admin tools are available?: We list 6 tools for Project Zomboid: Workshop Mod ID Grabber & Config, SandboxVars.lua Generator, Server Admin Commands Cheatsheet, servertest.ini Generator, Start Script & systemd Unit, Backup Script Generator. All of them run straight in your browser.
Which ports does Project Zomboid need open?: Project Zomboid defaults to 16261/UDP, 16262/UDP, 27015/TCP. Use the actual instance configuration and allow only the listed protocols and ports. Check the host firewall, router forwarding and game visibility settings.
How do I install a dedicated Project Zomboid server?: Install it with SteamCMD — the dedicated server app id for Project Zomboid is 380870, so +app_update 380870 validate downloads or updates it. Config files usually live at Zomboid/Server/<服务器名>.ini, Zomboid/Server/<服务器名>_SandboxVars.lua, Zomboid/Server/<服务器名>_spawnpoints.lua.
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.