Best practices for responsibly distributing Roblox scripts

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Hi everyone — I run a small site that hosts and documents a collection of Roblox scripts (example repo: https://inkgamescript.help/) and I want to make sure I’m handling distribution responsibly.

My goals are to:

  • keep users safe from malware and credential-stealing code,

  • be transparent about what each script does and any risks,

  • avoid unintentionally encouraging behavior that violates Roblox’s Terms of Service, and

  • make the project sustainable and legal (licenses, takedown handling, etc.).

Questions I have for this community:

  1. Security / anti-malware: What practical steps should I take before publishing a script (e.g., static checks, sandbox testing, third-party scanning, code review checklists)? Are there recommended services or workflows for automated scanning that are realistic for a small project?

  2. Transparency & documentation: What minimum information should each script page include so users can make an informed decision (example: explicit feature list, known limitations, screenshots, safe-use recommendations, dependencies, supported executors)?

  3. Legal / ToS concerns: How have others handled scripts that could be seen as granting unfair advantage (automation, exploits)? What language/disclaimers are effective, and when is it safer to refuse hosting certain types of scripts?

  4. Distribution & integrity: For safe downloads, should I publish checksums/signatures, host on GitHub/GitLab, or use release binaries? Any suggestions for preventing tampering and proving authenticity?

  5. Community & moderation: How to moderate contributions and report/respond to malicious submissions? Are there lightweight contributor guidelines, PR review rules, or CI checks you recommend?

  6. Alternatives / ethical options: If certain scripts are obviously against community rules, what are good alternatives to provide value (e.g., teaching scripts, safe modding APIs, demo projects, educational tutorials)?

If you’ve run a similar repo or maintain a tools site, I’d love to hear:

  • your concrete checklist before publishing a script,

  • hosting/CI setup you use, and

  • sample wording for a responsible-use policy or contributor guidelines.

Thanks in advance — feel free to point to examples or templates. I’m trying to make https://inkgamescript.help/ as safe and community-friendly as possible.

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