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The Core Modding Bridge: Metamod

Metamod is the indispensable technical foundation for any modded Counter-Strike 1.6 server. It functions as a specialized “DLL Manager” that intercepts communication between the GoldSource game engine and the game logic. By positioning itself as the primary engine hook, Metamod enables the execution of multiple third-party plugins (such as AMX Mod X or Reunion) simultaneously without requiring independent modifications to the server’s core binaries.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

5 Minutes

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Technical Installation Workflow

Follow these steps to initialize the modding bridge on your FREAKHOSTING instance.
1

Initialize Directory Structure

Log in to the Game Panel and open the File Manager. Navigate to the /cstrike/addons/ directory and create a new folder named metamod. Within that folder, create another subfolder named dlls.
2

Deploy Binary Assets

Upload the appropriate Metamod binary into the /metamod/dlls/ directory:
  • Linux (Recommended): metamod_i386.so
  • Windows: metamod.dll
3

Initialize Engine Hook

Open the file /cstrike/liblist.gam in your root directory. Locate the gamedll lines and update them to point to your new Metamod binary.
  • Example (Linux): gamedll_linux "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod_i386.so"
4

Verification

Restart your server. Navigate to the Console tab and execute the command meta version. If correctly initialized, the terminal will return the active Metamod version and build date.

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Strategic Management Registry

The behavior of Metamod is governed by the plugins.ini file, which serves as the index for all secondary modifications.
Navigate to /cstrike/addons/metamod/ and create a new file named plugins.ini. This is where you will register additional frameworks such as AMX Mod X by adding their specific directory paths.
For high-performance servers, we recommend using Metamod-P (Portable). This community-maintained version is highly optimized for modern processors and 1000 FPS server environments, providing superior stability under high player loads.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | CS 1.6: Metamod bridge active.