Getting started with a roblox writefile script

If you're trying to figure out how a roblox writefile script works, you've likely realized that the standard Roblox API is actually pretty restrictive when it comes to saving things on your computer. By design, Roblox doesn't want scripts to have free reign over your hard drive, which makes total sense from a security standpoint. However, if you're using an executor for custom scripting, you get access to a whole new set of "filesystem" functions that let you bypass those limits within a safe, sandboxed environment. ...

February 23, 2026 · 6 min · Lise Bausa