A bit about clickable URL links and security

Discussion in 'Rust Development' started by KrisBendix, Mar 25, 2018.

  1. KrisBendix

    KrisBendix

    I know it is known that we can't have URL links in chat from plugins.
    That said, the Rust game UI is capable of opening links in a browser. The Website button under server description next to Retry connection and Disconnect. That seems to work and probably can contain malicious website.
    I understand the security reasons tho. Similar to Keybinding restrictions.
    So, to deal with that, what do you think about Facepunch curated plugins in future? To have next level plugins that would have more permissions from the game.
     
    KrisBendix, Mar 25, 2018
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  2. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    I don’t think that would be really maintainable and would be easily bypassable. If Facelunch makes it possible via the server, it’d be possible for all plugins.
     
    Wulf, Mar 25, 2018
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  3. KrisBendix

    KrisBendix

    Not if the plugin needs some ID permission on the client side. How to implement that is another question.
     
    KrisBendix, Mar 25, 2018
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  4. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    Facepunch might as well implement their own mod platform at that point.
     
    Wulf, Mar 25, 2018
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  5. KrisBendix

    KrisBendix

    Well... Bethesda did it kindof... :D
    It just sucks a bit when I can't even have keybindings properly.
     
    KrisBendix, Mar 25, 2018
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  6. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    Well, I suggested to Garry that they implement server-specific key binds that are instanced per server, but unsure if or when that may happen.
     
    Wulf, Mar 25, 2018
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