Forager Cheats: Debug Console, Secret Settings, and Every Item ID
Forager hides its cheat system behind a simple chat console. No mods required, no file editing necessary for the basics — just press a key, type a command twice, and the game unlocks a full debug mode that lets players spawn items, toggle god mode, and rewrite their stats on the fly. For those who want more, a secret settings file buried in AppData offers toggles the developers never exposed in the options menu.
This guide covers the console activation process, every verified command, the full item ID table, the secret settings file location, and third-party trainer alternatives.
How to Enable Debug Mode
The process is deliberately simple. Hopper, the solo developer behind Forager, left the debug console in the GameMaker Studio build and tied it to a single command.
- Press T to open the chat console.
- Type /cheats and press Enter.
- Type /cheats a second time and press Enter again to confirm.
A confirmation message appears. From this point forward, the player has full access to debug commands for the current session. The setting does not persist across restarts — debug mode must be re-enabled every time the game launches.
All Verified Console Commands
The commands below are tested and functional in the current Steam build. Syntax matters: missing spaces, wrong capitalization, or incorrect item IDs will either fail silently or crash the game.
| Command | Syntax Example | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| /cheats | /cheats (typed twice) | Activates debug mode. Required before any other command works. |
| /xp | /xp 5000 | Grants the specified amount of experience points instantly. |
| /give | /give 192 10 | Adds items to inventory using numeric ID and quantity. See the full ID table below. |
| /spawn | /spawn objWardrobe | Spawns a world object at the player's location. Object names are case-sensitive and must match internal GameMaker object names exactly. |
| /health | /health 100 | Sets current health to the specified value. |
| /healthcap | /healthcap 20 | Changes the maximum health cap. The hard cap appears to be 18 Heart Containers via normal play; this command bypasses it. |
| /godmode | /godmode | Toggles invincibility. The player takes no damage from enemies, traps, or environmental hazards. |
Complete Item ID Reference
The /give command requires numeric item IDs. The table below lists the most useful and commonly requested items. Forager's internal ID list contains over 300 entries; this table focuses on gear, resources, collectibles, and endgame items.
| ID | Item | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bottled Deathmoth | Material |
| 22 | Sand | Material |
| 24 | Iron Ingot | Material |
| 25 | Gold Ingot | Material |
| 28 | Steel | Material |
| 31 | Ruby | Gem |
| 32 | Emerald | Gem |
| 33 | Topaz | Gem |
| 34 | Amethyst | Gem |
| 38 | Plastic | Material |
| 39 | Royal Steel | Material |
| 42 | Electronics | Material |
| 46 | Fossil | Relic |
| 52 | Golden Egg | Relic |
| 84 | Arrow | Consumable |
| 85 | Bomb | Consumable |
| 88 | Healing Potion | Consumable |
| 111 | Coin | Currency |
| 114 | Basic Pickaxe | Tool |
| 115 | Slime Pickaxe | Tool |
| 116 | Golden Pickaxe | Tool |
| 118 | Crystal Pickaxe | Tool |
| 119 | Demon Pickaxe | Tool |
| 121 | Slime Sword | Weapon |
| 122 | Golden Sword | Weapon |
| 124 | Crystal Sword | Weapon |
| 125 | Demon Sword | Weapon |
| 130 | Slime Amulet | Accessory |
| 133 | Crystal Amulet | Accessory |
| 134 | Demon Amulet | Accessory |
| 148 | Basic Backpack | Backpack |
| 153 | Tycoon Backpack | Backpack |
| 169 | Nerdy Glasses | Artifact |
| 173 | Skull Key | Artifact |
| 176 | Quiver | Artifact |
| 179 | Magic Scepter | Artifact |
| 181 | Thunder Rod | Tool |
| 182 | Ice Rod | Tool |
| 183 | Fire Rod | Tool |
| 186 | Landfill | Structure |
| 192 | Spirit Orb | Consumable |
| 193 | Necro Rod | Tool |
| 194 | Obliterator | Tool |
| 213 | Legendary Gem | Gem |
| 214 | Void Steel | Material |
| 215 | Cosmic Steel | Material |
| 237 | Slime Sigil | Boss Summon |
| 238 | Skull Sigil | Boss Summon |
| 240 | Beet Sigil | Boss Summon |
| 281 | Void Pickaxe | Tool |
| 282 | Cosmic Pickaxe | Tool |
| 283 | Void Sword | Weapon |
| 284 | Cosmic Sword | Weapon |
| 298 | Void Amulet | Accessory |
| 299 | Cosmic Amulet | Accessory |
| 303 | Nuclear Pickaxe | Tool |
| 306 | Nuclear Wallet | Accessory |
| 311 | Uranium | Material |
| 312 | Toxic Sludge | Material |
IDs not listed here — dyes, seeds, furniture, and lower-tier gear — follow the same pattern. The Forager Wiki contains the complete 300+ ID list for players who need obscure materials.
Secret Settings File
Beyond the console, Forager stores a hidden configuration file called secretSettings.ini. This file contains toggles that the developer never added to the in-game options menu. Editing it requires no console activation and persists across sessions.
File Location
On Windows:
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Forager\secretSettings.iniOn macOS:
/Users/[Username]/Library/Application Support/Forager/secretSettings.iniIf the file does not exist, creating it manually with the correct section headers works. The game reads it on launch.
Known Secret Settings
| Setting | Values | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| RainbowsForever | 0 or 1 | Forces permanent rainbow weather across all islands. |
| InvulnerableBridges | 0 or 1 | Prevents bridges from taking damage or collapsing. |
| InvulnerableAnimals | 0 or 1 | Makes all livestock and wildlife immune to damage. |
| NumberAbbreviations | 0 or 1 | Toggles compact number display (e.g., 1.5K instead of 1,500). |
| Annoying | 0 or 1 | Unknown exact function. Community speculation suggests it alters enemy spawn frequency or behavior, but no concrete testing has confirmed the specifics. |
The secretSettings.ini format is standard INI: section headers in brackets, key-value pairs below. Example:
[Game]
RainbowsForever=1
InvulnerableBridges=1Save File Location and Backup
Forager saves are stored as .ini and .cin files in the same AppData folder as the secret settings. The exact path:
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Forager\Players should copy the entire Forager folder before experimenting with console commands or secret settings. If a command corrupts the save — common when spawning invalid objects or giving negative item quantities — restoring the backup is the only recovery method. The game does not support cloud saves on all platforms, so manual backups are essential.
WeMod Trainer
For players who prefer hotkeys over typing commands, the WeMod trainer offers six toggles that work out of the box:
| Cheat | Effect |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Health | Health never depletes. |
| Unlimited Energy | Stamina bar stays full indefinitely. |
| Set Gold | Sets coin balance to a specific value. |
| Unlimited Inventory Items | All stackable items become infinite. |
| Set Skill Points | Sets available skill points to any number. |
| Set Exp | Sets current experience to a specific value. |
WeMod auto-detects the installed game version and applies the correct memory hooks. However, trainer compatibility breaks when Forager updates. The community thread on WeMod's forums tracks patch status, and players report that falling back to console commands is the reliable workaround during update gaps.
Common Issues and Honest Warnings
- Spawning too many items at once crashes the game. The GameMaker engine struggles with rapid inventory injections. Give items in stacks of 50 or less.
- Invalid object names in /spawn freeze the player. If the character becomes immobile after a bad spawn, reloading the save is the only fix.
- /godmode does not prevent all deaths. Falling into the void or triggering certain instant-kill traps may still kill the player despite invincibility being active.
- Console commands work alongside mods. Most Forager mods do not conflict with the built-in debug console. Some mods even add their own custom commands. Testing on a separate save is still recommended after installing any mod.
- Achievements are not blocked. Forager has no anti-cheat. Using the console, secret settings, or trainers does not prevent achievement unlocks on Steam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do console commands work on the Nintendo Switch or mobile versions?
No. The debug console is only accessible on PC builds (Steam, Humble, itch.io). Console and mobile ports do not support the T key chat interface.
What is the maximum health cap?
Through normal play, the cap is 18 Heart Containers. The /healthcap command can theoretically set it higher, but values above 20 have not been thoroughly tested and may cause UI clipping or save corruption.
Can the console give droids?
Yes. Droids are items with specific IDs. Use /give [ID] [amount] with the correct ID from the wiki. Droids stack in inventory and deploy automatically when placed.
Why does /spawn sometimes do nothing?
Object names are case-sensitive and must match internal GameMaker object names exactly. objWardrobe works; objwardrobe does not. Community documentation on exact object names is incomplete, so trial and error on a test save is necessary.
Does editing secretSettings.ini disable achievements?
No. The secret settings file is read as a standard config file and does not trigger any achievement flags.
Bottom Line
Forager's debug console is one of the most generous built-in cheat systems in any indie survival-crafter. A single double-typed command unlocks god mode, instant items, and stat manipulation. The secret settings file adds permanent toggles for quality-of-life changes. And for players who want zero typing, WeMod handles the heavy lifting with six reliable hotkeys. Back up the save, spawn items in moderation, and the grind becomes optional.
