Introduction

ShadowConfig lets you manage your live Roblox game from a web dashboard — update configs, sync scripts, trigger in-game actions, and more — without republishing.

What is ShadowConfig?

ShadowConfig is a cloud platform built for Roblox developers who want to manage live games without the republish loop. Instead of pushing a new build every time you tweak settings, you define config variables, scripts, and actions in one place, and your game consumes them live. Think of it as a remote control and data pipeline for your Roblox experience.

It bundles config management, script deployment, in-game remote commands, Discord bot integration, background checks, and player tracking into one dashboard. The only in-game requirement is one setup script pasted into Studio.

Who is this for?

• Roblox studio devs who want live config updates without republishing.
• Community managers who need Discord-linked commands, logging, and bot control.
• Team leads managing multiple games or collaborators with shared access.
• Scaling experiences that need group rank promotion, anti-cheat checks, and event tracking.

Core Loop

1. Create a game in the dashboard and link your Roblox universe.
2. Configure APIs — add your Open Cloud API key and enable MessagingService.
3. Paste the setup script into ServerScriptService once.
4. Add variables like damage multipliers, event names, feature flags, or JSON configs.
5. Update values from the dashboard and see changes in-game without republishing.
6. Run remote commands — announcements, rewards, kicks, bans — from the dashboard or Discord.
7. Link Discord for slash commands, logging, and community automation.

What this does NOT require

• No plugin to install in Studio.
• No extra runtime dependency inside your game beyond the setup script.
• No hosting or bot server to manage — the cloud handles dispatch.

Documentation Overview

• Getting Started — setup checklist, prerequisites, and first-run tips.
• Dashboard — tour of tabs, workflows, and navigation.
• Cloud Config — variables, data types, validation, and live updates.
• GitHub Sync — version control, git commit history, and automated webhook deploys.
• Script Management — Lua deployment, versioned imports, and setup scripts.
• AI Assistant — Luau bug scanner, automated setup assistant, and Q&A helper.
• Remote Commands — announcements, rewards, kicks, bans, and custom commands.
• DataStore Explorer — browse stores, edit entries, inspect JSON, and restore versions.
• Roblox SDK — Luau integration reference, API methods, and setup.
• XP & Ranks — leaderstat tracking, progression curves, and group role promotions.
• Map Scanner — 3D terrain scanning, asset remixes, and tactical web maps.
• Live Map Tracking — real-time player positions, calibration, camera presets, and polling.
• Discord Integration — server linking, bot commands, logging, and webhooks.
• EP System — effort points tracking, rank quotas, and weekly reset reports.
• Rank Sync — synchronize Roblox group ranks with Discord roles via RoVer/Bloxlink.
• Playtester Management — whitelist, access checks, and Discord role sync for testers.
• Bug Reports & Suggestions — collect player feedback from Discord and track status from the dashboard.
• Community Health Dashboard — live telemetry, Discord health, and Roblox group growth.
• Chat Bridge — two-way Roblox↔Discord chat with rate-limit-safe MessagingService delivery.
• Auto Ads — automated server growth broadcasts and server browser discovery.
• Embed Builder — custom Discord embed designer, WYSIWYG preview, and message editing.
• Background Checks — group ranks, account age, badges, and history.
• Group Logs — track group member joins, rank changes, and leaves with Discord notifications.
• Anti-Exploit Hardening — server-authoritative security plan and guidance.
• Plans & Limits — tiers, quotas, and what changes between plans.
• FAQ — common questions and troubleshooting.