factorio

Create a new save file

$ [path/to]/factorio --create [path/to/save_file.zip]

$ [path/to]/factorio --start-server [path/to/save_file.zip]

$ [path/to]/factorio --create [path/to/save.zip] --map-gen-settings [path/to/map_gen_settings.json] --map-settings [path/to/map_settings.json]

$ /quit

$ [path/to]/factorio [-h|--help]

factorio [options]

factorio runs the Factorio game in headless server mode for multiplayer. It creates and hosts game worlds without requiring a graphical interface.
Used for dedicated Factorio servers and automated testing.

--create file

Create new save file

Start server with save file

Map generation settings JSON

Map settings JSON

Display help

Server port number

Requires Factorio game installation. Server settings configured via JSON files. Headless mode requires no X server. Commercial game with separate license.

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