Mastering Your Galaxy: A Guide to Better Starsector Console Commands
- Hidden Vanilla Commands: Functions built into the mod that aren't listed in the default
helpmenu. - Mod-Specific Extensions: Commands added by mods like Nexerelin, Industrial Evolution, or Tahlan Shipworks.
- Dev Mode: Scripting commands that allow you to alter the game’s logic, not just its economy.
Allows you to execute raw Java snippets directly in the console. For example, you can use a RunCode block
- Recreate exact state by scripting sequences of console commands; store them in a text file to replay.
Overview — Additional Console Commands in Starsector
This write-up surveys useful additional console commands for Starsector (v0.95+ assumptions), how to enable/use them, and practical examples for debugging, modding, and gameplay testing.
Dev Mode: You can toggle Starsector's native "Dev Mode" via the console (DevMode), which enables visual debug info and additional shortcuts like Ctrl+Left Click to teleport. How to edit save file to add more credits ? - Starsector
Fix RNG Failures: Force-spawn that one rare blueprint that hasn't dropped in 10 cycles.
- Replace an existing ship with another hull/variant, preserving some state.