How would I make a shared script for all my tools?

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#1

I have a game with multiple swords with a script in each of them. But if I wanted to change the script, then I have to annoyingly copy + paste it into the other tools. Is there a way to make it easier, such as a global script or a script injector?

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#2

You could use CollectionService
There is this helpful video explaining how it works

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#3

Like sam said, using CollectionService is a good way of approaching what you want.

This is a code example on how you can do it.

-- Handle when a sword is equipped.
Character.ChildAdded:Connect(function(Child)
	if Child:IsA('Tool') and CollectionService:HasTag(Child, 'Sword') then
		-- Equip logic
		Child.Activated:Connect(function()
			-- Tool activated logic
		end)

	end
end)

-- Handle when a sword is unequipped.
Character.ChildRemoved:Connect(function(Child)
	if Child:IsA('Tool') and CollectionService:HasTag(Child, 'Sword') then
		-- Unequip logic
	end
end)
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#4

Should I use a local script or a server script for this?

#5

CollectionService works… But my question is: why?

Not to downplay the other responses here, but you should realistically speaking be using ModuleScripts, that’s quite literally the entire purpose of them: returning code that’s shared by multiple assets. (In your case tools.)

#6

I agree with node, modulescript is more suitable.

#7

How would I do it this way, then?

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