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Modern Plugin Architecture

CounterStrikeSharp (CSS) is a server-side framework for Counter-Strike 2 that allows you to write and execute plugins using C#. It has become the industry standard for admin management, custom game modes, and server-side utilities in Source 2.
Reading TimeDifficultyLast Updated
8 minutesIntermediateJanuary 2026

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Prerequisites

  • Metamod:Source must be installed on your server before CounterStrikeSharp can function.
  • A FREAKHOSTING CS2 server running the Linux build.

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Installation Steps

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1. Download the Framework

Visit the official CounterStrikeSharp Releases page. Download the bundle labeled counterstrikesharp-with-runtime-build-xxx-linux.

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2. Uploading Files

  1. Stop your server via the FREAKHOSTING panel.
  2. Navigate to the Files tab or connect via SFTP.
  3. Browse to the /game/csgo/ directory.
  4. Upload the contents of the zip file. The addons folder should merge with your server’s existing addons folder.

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3. Verification

  1. Start your server.
  2. Open the Console and type css.
  3. If successful, the console will display the CounterStrikeSharp version information and a list of available commands.

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Adding Plugins

Once CSS is installed, you can add new features by placing .dll files into the /game/csgo/addons/counterstrikesharp/plugins/ directory. Each plugin usually resides in its own sub-folder.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | CS2: Framework initialized.