Awesome ARK Tools
Running a successful ARK: Survival Ascended server is no small feat. Between managing unruly tribes, dealing with griefers, and ensuring your world feels alive, the admin workload can quickly become overwhelming. That is where Awesome ARK Tools steps in. Formerly known as Awesome Admin Tools, this powerful add-on has been completely reimagined for ASA, giving server admins an extensive suite of features that make administration not just easier, but genuinely enjoyable. Whether you are a seasoned host or a fresh community leader, this mod is the Swiss Army knife you did not know you needed.
Why Server Admins Swear by This Mod
The core philosophy behind Awesome ARK Tools for ARK: Survival Ascended is simple: give admins total control without the headache of complex commands. The mod introduces a dedicated Admin Tool, a comprehensive AAT Menu, and a host of utility structures that streamline every aspect of server management. It is designed for dedicated servers, ensuring the best experience for you and your players. To get started, you will need to enable admin privileges on your dedicated server by typing enablecheats YourServerPassword in the console.
Getting the Admin Tool
Once your admin status is active, you can spawn the primary Admin Tool using the command cheat gfi awesomeAdminTool 1 0 0. This tool is admin-only, meaning only players with elevated permissions can equip it. After spawning it, you can access its radial wheel by holding the Reload key (R on PC, X on Xbox, Square on PlayStation). The wheel gives you quick access to the mod's most frequently used functions, from opening the main menu to toggling attachments.
Feature Deep Dive: Structure and Dino Management
The true power of Awesome ARK Tools lies in its ability to manipulate the world around you. The mod excels at both structure and creature management, offering tools that feel almost like cheating—because they are, for admins.
- Copy and Paste Entire Buildings: Replicate complex bases with a single click, perfect for creating themed towns or testing builds.
- Possess Structures: Take direct control of any building piece to inspect or adjust it.
- Spawning Custom Dinos: Summon creatures with specific base stats, mutations, and levels, allowing for unique boss fights or rare encounters.
- Claim and Unlock: Instantly claim structures and dinos, or unlock them for public use.
- Hide and Destroy: Remove unwanted structures or dinos from the world, or hide them temporarily to reduce server lag.
Player and Dino Control
Beyond building, the mod gives you god-like control over the inhabitants of your server. You can make dinos and players sleep, force them to poop (yes, really), or duplicate dinos to create instant babies. The mod also allows you to change dino colors, enable or disable specific buffs, and even heal or repair structures. For progression, you can level up dinos and players, imprint babies, and grant experience points directly. This level of control is invaluable for event hosting or simply keeping your community happy.
The AAT Menu: Your Command Center
Access the AAT Menu by pressing the inventory button or using the command cheat scriptcommand aat aatmenu. This menu is the heart of the mod, providing a graphical interface for almost every function. Non-admins can also open the menu, but they will only see a basic overview of players and tribes without sensitive location data.
Players, Tribes, and Utilities
The menu's "Players & Tribes" tab offers a full overview of your server's population. You can view online and offline players, teleport them, rename them, or even kick and ban them. Tribe management is equally robust, allowing you to view all bases and dinos belonging to a tribe, with the option to delete them entirely. The "Admin Utilities" tab is a treasure trove, featuring a complete item and dino database (covering both vanilla and modded content), an Object Locator to scan your area for specific structures, and a File Explorer to browse all game and mod assets.
Zone Generator and Admin Structures
One of the most creative features is the Zone Generator. Spawn it via cheat gfi zonegenerator 1 0 0 or from the Tools tab in the AAT Menu. This device creates a physical zone in the world that alters gameplay for anything inside it. You can create player zones that prevent building or flying, enable low gravity, or even act as a safezone. Dino zones can prevent creatures from entering, and structure zones can make buildings invulnerable to damage or decay. The possibilities for custom game modes are endless.
For your admin needs, the mod also adds several unbreakable structures: Admin Storage (500 slots), an Admin Tek Generator (no fuel required), an Admin Sign (large billboard), and an Admin Teleporter. All of these can be spawned from the Tools tab, ensuring your admin base is as efficient as possible.
Configuration and Compatibility
Configuring Awesome ARK Tools is straightforward. All settings are saved to ShooterGame\Saved\SaveGames\AwesomeAdminTools\ModConfiguration.sav. You can copy this file across servers, though a reboot is required. For advanced users, all configuration can be overwritten via INI settings, which you can view in the Configuration tab. The mod is designed to work with the latest versions of ARK: Survival Ascended, and while it is compatible with most mods, the Discord integration and cross-server chat features may not work with GameServerApp.com Integration. All other features will function normally.
If you are looking to streamline your setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Awesome ARK Tools, ensuring you always have the correct version for your ASA build without manual file management. This launcher also provides auto-updates, so you never have to worry about mod compatibility breaking after a game patch.
Final Thoughts
From copying entire bases to generating custom gravity zones, Awesome ARK Tools is an indispensable asset for any ARK: Survival Ascended server admin. It transforms tedious command-line work into intuitive, visual management. Whether you are hosting a small private server for friends or a large public community, this mod will save you hours of work and unlock creative possibilities you never thought possible. Download Awesome ARK Tools today and take the first step toward effortless server administration.
--- **Update Sep 18, 2026:** Added 4 files for version 1.0.