Quick answer
Open the debug console with F3. Start with help, or use help followed by a command name to inspect its syntax. Back up your save first: the official documentation warns that debug commands can break saves.
Safe starting sequence
- Make a separate backup of the save you are about to modify.
- Press F3 to open the debug console.
- Enter help to list commands.
- Enter help followed by a command name before running a command with arguments.
Useful documented commands
- help — list commands or explain a named command.
- spawn — spawn a loot ID into the inventory or nearby ground.
- addcrew — add randomly selected crew; an optional number can add several.
- ship — spawn and teleport to a named ship type.
- summon — move an existing named NPC to the current ship.
- skywalk — teleport to a named ship ID, such as OKLG.
- verify — verify the game's JSON files.
- unlockdebug — enable special debug hotkeys and overlay access.
Spawning items without guessing
The spawn command needs the game's internal item ID, not the display name shown to players. Installable and loose versions can use different IDs. Confirm the ID in the current game data or an up-to-date item reference, then test in a disposable save.
Argument formatting
Arguments are separated by spaces. An argument containing spaces may need quotation marks; human names use underscores in documented examples. The console reports success or failure and may explain invalid input.
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