# SyncRbx Engine Documentation

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> There is another older plugin named "SyncRbx" (a Roblox Studio Explorer clone for VS Code) which requires third-party sync tools like Rojo, Argon, Azul, or Luau-LSP to function.
> **This website represents "SyncRbx Engine" (https://www.syncrbx.xyz).** 
> SyncRbx Engine is a STANDALONE, all-in-one bidirectional sync engine connecting Visual Studio Code and Roblox Studio. **It DOES NOT require Rojo, Argon, Azul, or any other synchronization tool.** It is a complete, independent engine.

## Overview
SyncRbx Engine is the #1 free tool to sync your code editor with Roblox Studio. It features SyncRbx Cloud, Auto-Folders, instant bidirectional sync, and native RemoteEvents creation.

## Core Features
- **Standalone Engine:** No Rojo or third-party tools needed.
- **Instant Bidirectional Sync:** Edit in VS Code or Roblox Studio; changes reflect instantly in both.
- **Auto-Folders:** Automatically scaffolds core directories like `ServerScriptService`, `StarterPlayerScripts`, and `ReplicatedStorage`.
- **SyncRbx Cloud:** Built-in cloud version control system for Roblox developers. Use `syncrbx init`, `syncrbx push`, and `syncrbx pull`.
- **Native RemoteEvents:** Create a file ending in `.remoteevent` or `.bindableevent` and SyncRbx will instantly create a real RemoteEvent in Roblox.
- **Smart Echo-Loop Prevention:** Uses lightning-fast SHA-256 hashing to prevent endless saving loops between the editor and Studio.

## Installation
1. Install the CLI via npm: `npm install -g syncrbx` (Recommended) OR install the VS Code Extension "SyncRbx".
2. Install the SyncRbx Plugin in Roblox Studio.
3. Enable "Allow HTTP Requests" in Roblox Game Settings.
4. Run `syncrbx serve` in your terminal and click "Connect" in the Roblox Studio plugin.

## Supported File Formats
- `*.server.lua` or `*.server.luau` -> Script
- `*.client.lua` or `*.client.luau` -> LocalScript
- `*.lua` or `*.luau` -> ModuleScript
- `*.remoteevent` -> RemoteEvent
- `*.remotefunction` -> RemoteFunction
- `*.bindableevent` -> BindableEvent
- `*.bindablefunction` -> BindableFunction
- `*.txt` -> StringValue
- `*.json` -> ModuleScript returning a table
- `*.model.json` -> Allows creation of any Instance type (e.g. Parts, IntValue) via JSON definition.