File Module

The File Module is a core module included in the Carbon modding framework for Rust. It provides an in-game file browser UI that allows players to navigate directories, view files, and optionally delete or select them. It is primarily used by plugins that need user interaction with the server’s file system.

Note: This module is built into Carbon and does not require installation like traditional plugins. It is always enabled and cannot be disabled.

Overview

• Class Name: FileModule
• Enabled by default: Yes
• Force enabled: Yes (cannot be disabled)
• Supports Configuration: No
• Source: Carbon.Common/FileModule
• Forces Modded Tag: No

This module is intended for use by other plugins that need to expose a browsable file system interface to players or admins in-game. It supports file filtering, directory limits, and callback integration.

Accessing the Module in Plugins

Plugins can access the File module using:

var fileModule = Carbon.Base.BaseModule.GetModule<FileModule>();

How It Works

Open the File Browser

fileModule.Open(player, "Title", "start/path", "path/limit", "json",
    onConfirm: (player, browser) => {
        Puts($"Selected file: {browser.SelectedFile}");
    },
    onCancel: (player, browser) => {
        Puts("File selection cancelled.");
    });

• player – The BasePlayer to open the UI for.
• title – UI header text.
• directory – Starting path.
• directoryLimit – Prevent navigation above this folder.
• extension – File type filter (e.g., json, txt).
• onConfirm – Callback when a file is selected.
• onCancel – Callback when the browser is closed.
• onExtraInfo – Optional callback to show extra info in UI per file.

Example Use in Plugin

fileModule.Open(player, "Browse JSON Files", "/carbon/data", "/carbon/data", "json",
    onConfirm: (player, browser) =>
    {
        Puts($"Confirmed: {browser.SelectedFile}");
    },
    onCancel: (player, browser) =>
    {
        Puts("Cancelled.");
    });