RustWho OSINT | v0.8

In-Game Informer for Rust team chat.

Informer is built for players who want instant reads during wipe. Run the lookup in team chat, get the answer fast, and keep playing. No tabbing out. No site visit.

Why teams use it

It is made for fast player data inside the game. Check names, activity, real hours, and utility commands from chat and keep your wipe moving.

Fast reads. In-game. No tab out.

Command reference

Core In-Game Informer commands.

These examples reflect the actual RustWho team-chat style and cover the commands most players use first.

!checkQuick overview

Instant snapshot of who the player is, how many hours they have, and their combat profile.

Example output

> !check 76561198087399761
RustWho | Fetching player information...
RustWho | Player has 3549 hours with a 0.94KD and a 19.0% headshot rate

!namesName history overview

Shows the account's visible aliases so identity changes are easier to spot in team chat.

Example output

> !names 76561198087399761
RustWho | 2026: EZ_SNOWBALL 2024: [MysticManta_XD]
RustWho | 2023: [yowass] MysticManta_XD 2022: [DSP2] Makhan_Malai ...

!activityActivity window

Uses recent sessions to estimate when the player is usually online and how long they stay on.

Example output

> !activity 76561198087399761
RustWho | Fetching activity information...
RustWho | Player is ONLINE (7h45m) · Typical 1:16 PM -> 1:41 PM · Avg session 2h 54m

!help (page)Command list

Shows the available informer commands in pages so the full list can be checked in-game.

Example output

> !help 1
RustWho | Help 1/2
RustWho | !check !names !activity !realhours !p2w !age
RustWho | !time !deepsea !takeleader !shop !buy !sell !shop watch

!timeServer time

Sends the current time in-game.

Example output

> !time
RustWho | It is currently 5:38PM.

!realhoursReal Rust hours

Returns tracked Rust playtime from real server activity rather than public profile visibility.

Example output

> !realhours 76561198012345678
RustWho | Fetching real Rust hours...
RustWho | Real Rust Hours: 4523.5h
RustWho | Top servers: Main Server 2100h, 2x Monthly 1200h, EU Official 800h

!shopFind listings

Search for active player shop listings by item name without leaving the game.

Example output

> !shop AK
RustWho | Player Shop (C12): 100 scrap each - 5 in stock

!shop buyFind sellers

Find listings that are selling an item for your target currency.

Example output

> !shop buy thompson scrap
RustWho | Player Shop (K9): 120 scrap each - 6 in stock

!shop sellFind buyers

Find listings that are buying your item.

Example output

> !shop sell diesel sulfur
RustWho | Player Shop (K9): 900 sulfur each - 2 in stock

!shop watchWatch new listings

Monitor for new listings and post alerts when fresh deals appear.

Example output

> !shop watch autoturret
RustWho | New listing: Auto Turret for 250 scrap (1x) at C12 - Player Base

!takeleaderTake team leader

Hands team leader to the linked player so the squad can keep moving quickly.

Example output

> !takeleader
RustWho | You were given team leader

!ageAccount ageComing soon

Shows when the Steam account was created and how old it is.

This command will be available in a future update.

Related RustWho tools

Keep the informer workflow connected.

Use the command reference, alert setup, and pricing page together when you want clearer informer intent, cleaner team-chat usage, and the right paid access.

Informer commands guide Rust alert setup guide Compare informer plans