How to Install Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp in CS2

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The Modern CS2 Plugin Stack

Legacy tools like SourceMod are no longer compatible with Counter-Strike 2 (Source 2). The new industry standard involves a combination of Metamod:Source v2.0 and the CounterStrikeSharp (CSS) framework. This guide covers the complete installation of both components.

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Phase 1: Metamod:Source

1. Download: Get the Linux v2.x build from the Metamod Dev Site.
2. Upload: Extract the addons folder to your server’s /game/csgo/ directory.
3. Engine Hook: Open /game/csgo/gameinfo.gi.
   • Find the SearchPaths section.
   • Add Game csgo/addons/metamod on a new line inside the brackets.

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Phase 2: CounterStrikeSharp

1. Download: Obtain the latest with-runtime Linux build from the CSS GitHub.
2. Upload: Extract and merge the addons folder with your existing /game/csgo/addons/ directory.

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Phase 3: Verification

1. Restart the server.
2. Type meta list in the server console.
3. You should see CounterStrikeSharp listed as a running plugin.