Compost Helper 1.0.207

A Rust plugin that adds a "SPREAD" button to Composters for smart fertilizer distribution to planters.

What It Does

When players open a Composter, they see a SPREAD button that: - Converts compostable items into fertilizer - Collects all fertilizer from planters in the TC area - Redistributes fertilizer evenly across all planters - Stores excess back in the Composter

Installation

1. Place CompostHelper.cs in oxide/plugins/
2. Plugin auto-loads and creates config at oxide/config/Composter.json
3. Grant permission: oxide.grant group default composthelper.use

Permission

composthelper.use - Required to see and use the SPREAD button

Configuration

{
  "Breakdown Time (seconds)": 1.0,
  "Auto Distribution Enabled": false,
  "Maximum Distribution Range": 50.0,
  "Supported Planter Types": [
    "planter.large.deployed",
    "planter.small.deployed",
    "planter.triangle.deployed",
    "plantpot.single.deployed",
    "bathtub.planter.deployed",
    "minecart.planter.deployed"
  ],
  "Fertilizer Item Shortname": "fertilizer"
}

Key Settings: - Maximum Distribution Range: How far to search for planters (default: 50m) - Supported Planter Types: Which planters receive fertilizer

Player Usage

1. Place Composter in base (must be in TC range)
2. Add fertilizer or any compostable items
3. Open Composter and click SPREAD button
4. Check chat for results

Example Output: ✓ Distributed 45/50 fertilizer to 15 planters → 5 fertilizer stored back in composter