NextBot Builder

NextBot Builder provides a structured workflow to configure NPCs for Garry's Mod without coding in-game. It accepts inputs such as character_name, model_path, behavior_profile, scale, and movement speeds, and outputs a validated NextBot configuration ready for integration. The focus is on data correctness, asset compatibility, and predictable AI behavior, enabling designers to experiment with different NPC profiles rapidly.
Conceptually, the tool normalizes inputs, enforces constraints, and assembles a JSON config that aligns with the NextBot API. Required fields ensure a viable NPC definition, while optional fields offer fine-grained control over size, velocity, patrol routes, sounds, and skin. Outputs include a machine-friendly config_blob and a human-readable validation_report to guide fixes when data is invalid.
Beneficiaries include game developers, map designers, and modders who assemble combat, escort, or exploration NPCs. Unique value lies in explicit validation, safe defaults, and clear error messaging that reduces iteration time. Core features cover input validation, speed scaling by model size, patrol route support, and ready-to-export configurations compatible with typical Garry's Mod NextBot setups.
Example scenarios illustrate usage: A guard bot with patrol points at coordinates (0,0,0) and (100,0,0), scale 1.0, walk_speed 120, run_speed 240, and a defensive profile; or a follower bot that tracks a player via ai_schedule. These examples clarify how inputs translate into a config_blob.