StarterPlayerScripts

What is StarterPlayerScripts?

StarterPlayerScripts is a container inside the StarterPlayer service that stores client-side scripts. These scripts are automatically copied to a player’s PlayerScripts container when they join the experience.

Caution

Do not confuse StarterPlayerScripts with StarterCharacterScripts. Although they are similar, they serve different purposes.

It is commonly used for scripts that control player-specific behavior and systems that run on the player’s device.

What is StarterPlayerScripts used for?

StarterPlayerScripts is commonly used for:

• Client-side game systems
• Player input handling
• Camera systems
• Client-side effects and animations
• User interface logic
• Keyboard, mouse, and controller input
• Local player movement systems
• Client-side visual effects

How does StarterPlayerScripts work?

Scripts placed inside StarterPlayerScripts are automatically copied into the player’s PlayerScripts container when they join the experience.

StarterPlayerScripts is primarily intended for LocalScripts, which run on the client.

Note

Do not place a server Script inside StarterPlayerScripts expecting it to run on the server. Server scripts do not execute there. ModuleScripts can be used for client-side modules when they are required by scripts running on the client. For modules that need to be accessible by both the client and server, consider placing them in ReplicatedStorage.

Security Considerations

Do not use StarterPlayerScripts for server-side security or validation.

Client-side code should never be trusted to enforce security-sensitive logic because the client is controlled by the player.

Caution

Never rely on StarterPlayerScripts for server validation, anti-cheat enforcement, or other security-critical logic. Any important validation should be performed on the server.