Automatia Update: Pulling the (API) Strings
Automatia has introduced a new Web UI for server administration built with Deno, enhancing the management experience for server admins. The dashboard features an HTTP API, player management tools, and automation capabilities for server commands. Additionally, it includes a full NPC management system and improved server settings for a customized player experience.
- ▪The new Web UI is designed for server administration and built using Deno.
- ▪It features an HTTP API, player management tools, and event-driven automation rules.
- ▪The dashboard includes a full NPC management system and customizable server settings.
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Automatia Update: Pulling the (API) StringsMay 25, 2026 · 6 min readAlf-André WallaComputer NeophyteAutomatia now has Web UI for server administration built with Deno. I added everything I could think of. Relevant to server admins and my own development, of course. The Dashboard The C++ game server exposes an HTTP API on localhost, and the Deno dashboard proxies requests to it from the browser. The dashboard handles authentication, TLS, and all the UI on top. It's a single-page app with no framework, no build step, and no external dependencies. Everything is bundled into one HTML response at startup. I wanted something that just works and Deno made this surprisingly painless.
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