🔵sv_debug

Overview

This file, sv_debug.lua, serves as the server-side mechanism for the Dlib library's debug functionality. It aids developers in identifying and working with addons that utilize the Dlib library.

Key Components

1. Network Strings Registration:

   • util.AddNetworkString("RequestAddonDetailsFromServer") and util.AddNetworkString("SendAddonDetailsToClient") help facilitate the communication between the server and the client.

2. Dlib Initialization:

   • The file checks for the existence of the global Dlib table and initializes it if not present.

3. Addon Scanner:

   • The function ScanForAddons(directory) recursively scans a given directory (defaulting to addons/) for Lua files that use the Dlib.RegisterAddon function. It returns a list of paths for these addons.

4. Addon Details Extractor:

   • ExtractAddonDetails(filePath) reads a file's content, looking for patterns related to the Dlib.RegisterAddon function. It then extracts details about the addon such as its name, if it loads on start, the side it operates on, and the functions it defines.

5. Addon Registration Function:

   • Dlib.RegisterAddon(...) provides the mechanism to register addons to the Dlib.RegisteredAddons table with detailed metadata.

6. Server-Client Communication:

   • SendAddonDetailsToPlayer(ply) uses the aforementioned scanning and extraction functions to gather addon details and send them to a specific player using the net library.

   • The server also listens for requests from clients using the RequestAddonDetailsFromServer network string, upon which it sends the addon details.

7. Debug Command:

   • A command named debug is defined using concommand.Add(...). This command allows administrators to see details about addons that use Dlib, printing them directly to their console.

8. Initialization Message:

   • Lastly, the file prints a confirmation message to the server console to confirm that the debug mechanism has been initialized.

Summary

In essence, sv_debug.lua provides a robust debug framework that allows developers and administrators to probe into the details of addons that are built upon or integrated with the Dlib library. The combination of recursive searching, pattern matching, and server-client communication ensures that this functionality is both thorough and accessible.