The OSRS Bot Detector plugin works by sending nearby players' information to our machine learning algorithm, trained with data provided by Jagex Moderators. The algorithm then processes this information and assesses it for bot-like behavior. If a player is determined to be a likely bot account, their information is sent to Jagex's anti-cheating team for swift removal.

The OSRS Bot Detector plugin is an open-source community-run machine learning plugin made for Old School RuneScape using the popular third-party client RuneLite. The plugin aims to use machine learning algorithms to separate players from bots and send likely bot accounts to Jagex's anti-cheating team for swift removal.

The OSRS Bot Detector plugin has several settings that can be configured by the user. These include:

• Anonymous Uploading: When enabled, your username will not be sent with your uploads. You also cannot manually flag players.
• Send Names Only After Logout: Recommended for players with low bandwidth.
• Attempt Send on Close: Attempts to upload names when closing Runelite while being logged in. Take note that enabling this option may cause the client to take a long time to close if our servers are being unresponsive.
• Send Names Every x mins: Determines how often the information collected by the plugin is flushed to our servers. The maximum rate is once per 5 minutes.
• Prediction Autocomplete: Allows for prediction auto-completion for dialogue box entry.
• Show Breakdown in Special Cases: Displays the Prediction Breakdown when predicting certain types of accounts, such as ones with 'Stats Too Low'.
• Show Feedback Textbox: Adds a textbox to the prediction feedback panel, so you can explain your choice in up to 250 characters. Make sure you type your feedback before you make your choice!
• Panel Default Stats Tab: Sets panel default stats tab when the Plugin turns on.

Yes, the OSRS Bot Detector plugin is safe to use. It is an open-source community-run project and its code is publicly available for review on GitHub. However, as with any third-party software, it is always a good idea to exercise caution and use it at your own risk.

There are several ways you can contribute to the OSRS Bot Detector plugin project. You can join the project's Discord server to get involved in the community and provide feedback or suggestions. You can also support the project on Patreon or contribute code to the project's GitHub repository.

The accuracy of the OSRS Bot Detector plugin depends on several factors, including the quality and quantity of data used to train its machine learning algorithms and the effectiveness of those algorithms in identifying bot-like behavior. The plugin's developers are constantly working to improve its accuracy by collecting more data and refining its algorithms.

No, the OSRS Bot Detector plugin is not capable of detecting all types of bots. Some bots may use advanced techniques to avoid detection, and it is always possible for new types of bots to emerge that the plugin is not yet capable of detecting. However, the plugin's developers are constantly working to improve its ability to detect a wide range of bot-like behavior.

Like any automated system, the OSRS Bot Detector plugin is not perfect and may occasionally produce false positives or false negatives. Some players have expressed concern that certain types of accounts, such as high-level 1 defense pures, may be more likely to be flagged as bots by the plugin due to their training patterns[^1^][1]. The plugin's developers are aware of these concerns and are constantly working to improve the accuracy of the plugin's algorithms.

Some players have expressed concern that botters may be able to use the open-source nature of the OSRS Bot Detector plugin to learn how their accounts are being scored and adjust their behavior to reduce their profiling score[^1^][1]. While this is a possibility, it is important to note that the plugin's developers are constantly updating its algorithms and collecting new data to stay ahead of botting techniques. Additionally, Jagex's anti-cheating team uses a variety of methods to detect and ban bots, so avoiding detection by the OSRS Bot Detector plugin alone is not enough to guarantee that a bot account will not be banned

Some players have expressed concern that the OSRS Bot Detector plugin may be invasive because it collects and sends information about nearby players to a third-party server for analysis. However, it is important to note that the plugin only collects publicly available information, such as player names and stats from the hiscores. Additionally, the plugin has settings that allow users to control what information is sent and when it is sent. The plugin's developers are committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring that the plugin operates in a transparent and responsible manner.

Some players have expressed concern that the OSRS Bot Detector plugin could potentially hurt legitimate players if it produces false positives and mistakenly flags them as bots. While this is a possibility, it is important to note that Jagex's anti-cheating team uses a variety of methods to detect and ban bots, and a single flag from the OSRS Bot Detector plugin alone is not enough to result in a ban. Additionally, the plugin's developers are constantly working to improve its accuracy and reduce the likelihood of false positives.

Some players have questioned the effectiveness of using machine learning algorithms to detect bot-like behavior, given that some legitimate players may exhibit similar behavior patterns to bots on certain days. While it is true that no automated system is perfect and there is always a possibility of false positives or false negatives, machine learning algorithms have proven to be effective at detecting patterns and making predictions in many different fields. The OSRS Bot Detector plugin's developers are constantly collecting new data and refining their algorithms to improve their accuracy in detecting bot-like behavior.