Project Zomboid Tools

Project Zomboid Server Config Builder

Generate a complete Project Zomboid servertest.ini interactively. Configure server identity, PvP, zombie population, loot rarity, time settings, and mods — live output updates as you type.

Project Zomboid Loot Respawn Calculator

Calculate Project Zomboid loot respawn cycles. Set loot abundance and respawn hours to see effective loot timelines, category chances, and get ready-to-paste servertest.ini values.

PZ Access Level & Role Planner

Project Zomboid server access level permission matrix and staff command generator. See what each role (Admin/Moderator/GM/Overseer/Observer) can do, then generate /setaccesslevel commands for your whole staff at once.

PZ Admin Command Reference

Searchable reference for all Project Zomboid server admin commands with access level requirements (Admin/Moderator/GM/Overseer/Observer). Covers player management, world events, items, whitelist, and server control.

PZ Server JVM Tuner

Generate optimized Java JVM startup flags for the Project Zomboid dedicated server. Input server RAM, player count, and mod load to get recommended -Xmx value and GC flags for Java 21 (ZGC) — outputs Linux and Windows startup script edits.

PZ Workshop Mod ID Extractor

Extract Workshop IDs from pasted Steam mod URLs and generate the WorkshopItems= and Mods= lines for servertest.ini. Includes load order guidance (frameworks first, maps second, etc.).

PZ Safehouse & PvP Config Generator

Generate the PvP and safehouse section of Project Zomboid's servertest.ini. Presets for Full PvP, Safe PvP (safety system), PvE Only, and RP Hybrid — with plain-English explanations of how settings interact.

PZ SandboxVars.lua Builder

Generate a complete Project Zomboid servertest_SandboxVars.lua with zombie lore, population, loot rarity, time settings, and more. Presets: Apocalypse, Survivor, Builder, Hardcore, Casual. Outputs valid Lua syntax.

PZ Spawn Region Builder

Build a valid Project Zomboid spawnregions.lua file. Select vanilla locations (Muldraugh, West Point, Louisville, etc.) and add custom modded map entries — outputs syntactically correct Lua that won't crash your server.

PZ Server Wipe & Fresh-Start Checklist

Interactive checklist for safely wiping a Project Zomboid server. Covers pre-wipe backup, save folder deletion, user database decisions, and mod compatibility. Includes B41→B42 migration variant with extra compatibility steps.

PZ Zombie Population Calculator

Visualize what Project Zomboid population multiplier settings actually mean — see estimated zombies per cell on days 1, 7, 14, 28, and 60 as population ramps to peak. Includes game mode preset comparison table.

Project Zomboid Character Planner

Plan your Project Zomboid character build. Pick an occupation, select positive and negative traits, and track your point budget live. Presets for Combat, Stealth, Farmer, and Mechanic builds.

Project Zomboid Vehicle Storage Planner

Plan your Project Zomboid vehicle load. Select a vehicle, add cargo items, and see if everything fits in the trunk with a live capacity bar and overload warnings.

Project Zomboid Character Build Planner (Build 42)

Project Zomboid B42 character build planner. Pick an occupation, allocate trait points with B42's updated values, see starting skills, and copy your build. B42-accurate data.

Project Zomboid Mod Compatibility Reference (B42)

Project Zomboid B42 mod compatibility reference. Search popular mods for their B41/B42 status, last update date, and known conflicts — curated and updated regularly.

PZ B42 Crafting Material Chain Calculator

Plan raw materials for Project Zomboid Build 42's new crafting disciplines — Blacksmithing, Masonry, Pottery, and Knapping. Select a target station or item and see the cascading material requirements.

PZ B42 Crop Season & Farming Planner

Visual planting calendar for Project Zomboid Build 42's seasonal farming. Select your in-game month to see which of 40+ crops are safe to plant, which are optimal, and which will result in a 'cursed' off-season failure.

PZ Generator & Fuel Survival Calculator

Calculate Project Zomboid generator runtime at any condition level and fuel amount. Shows real-world runtime at your game speed, gas cans needed per day/week, and vehicle fuel range planner for scavenging trips.

PZ Knox Infection Survival Odds

Project Zomboid Knox Infection transmission odds — scratch 7%, laceration 25%, bite 100%. Multi-wound calculator shows combined infection probability. Explains zombie infection vs bacterial infection and timeline to death.

PZ Skill XP & Book Planner

Calculate Project Zomboid skill XP requirements with Fast/Slow Learner traits, skill book multipliers (2×-6×), and server XP multiplier. Includes optimal book-reading timing — shows when reading the book saves the most XP.

PZ Sleep & Fatigue Planner

Plan your Project Zomboid sleep schedule at any game speed. Shows real-world minutes per in-game hour, daily awake/sleep cycle duration, and how Sleepyhead or Wakeful traits affect your playtime.

PZ Survival Stats Dashboard

Calculate Project Zomboid hunger and thirst drain rates at any game speed, with Light Eater/Hearty Appetite trait adjustments. Enter your food stockpile to see how long supplies last in real-world minutes.

PZ Weapon Durability & Maintenance Estimator

Calculate how many hits until your Project Zomboid weapon breaks and how Maintenance skill extends its life. Shows expected durability for 15 weapons at any Maintenance level with a before/after comparison.

PZ Zombie Population Estimator

Compare all 6 Project Zomboid game mode presets side-by-side — zombie population, loot abundance, utilities timeline, and XP multiplier. Enter a custom population multiplier to see what zombie density it creates.

PZ Admin Command Cheat Sheet

Quick-reference cheat sheet for Project Zomboid admins — event triggers (/chopper, /alarm, /createhorde), player help commands, and staff management. Copy buttons for every command, organized by use case.

PZ B42 Sandbox Preset Builder

Generate both servertest_SandboxVars.lua AND servertest.ini for Project Zomboid Build 42 servers. Seven presets including Hardcore Permadeath, RP Friendly, and PvP Arena — with B42-accurate crafting multipliers and faction settings.

PZ Character Sheet Generator

Generate a Project Zomboid RP character biography card set in 1993 Knox County. Fill in occupation, backstory, traits, and reason for being in Knox County — outputs Discord embed JSON, BBCode, and plain text. Includes Randomize button.

PZ Server Event Planner

Plan and announce Project Zomboid server events — cross-map foot races, knife-only horde arenas, scavenger hunts, kill contests, and permadeath season launches. Outputs Discord embed with countdown timestamp, Reddit post, and Steam BBCode.

PZ Faction & Group Roster Builder

Build and display a Project Zomboid server faction registry. Add factions with tags, leaders, territories, and alliance relationships — generates individual faction Discord embeds and a full server registry card.

PZ Permadeath Season Tracker

Track players, deaths, and standings across a Project Zomboid permadeath season. Saved in browser localStorage — mark deaths with cause, view leaderboard sorted by days survived, generate Discord standings embed.

PZ RP Whitelist Application Builder

Generate Project Zomboid RP server whitelist application forms with PZ-specific questions — 1993 Knox County setting, occupation choices, RP scenario tests, and New Life Rule acknowledgement. Outputs Discord markdown, plain text, or numbered list.

PZ Server Rules Generator

Generate Project Zomboid-specific server rules with PZ-unique clauses — KOS initiation timer, Louisville KOS zone, new-life rule, faction war declarations, and safehouse raid policies. Five server type presets.

PZ Wipe Announcement Generator

Generate Project Zomboid server wipe announcements with PZ-specific wipe type explanations (Hard Wipe vs Soft Reset vs B41→B42 migration). Discord embed with countdown timestamp, Reddit markdown, and Steam forum post.