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# How to Install Metamod & CounterStrikeSharp in CS2

> A complete walkthrough for deploying the modern modding stack for Counter-Strike 2. Learn how to install Metamod:Source and CSS on your Linux server.

## The Modern CS2 Plugin Stack

Legacy administrative tools such as SourceMod are no longer compatible with the advanced architecture of Counter-Strike 2 (Source 2). The new industry standard for community server management involves a coordinated combination of **Metamod:Source v2.0** and the **CounterStrikeSharp (CSS)** framework. This complete guide walk you through the complete installation of both components to prepare your FREAKHOSTING server for advanced plugins and custom game logic.

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    Intermediate
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    15 Minutes
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## Phase 1: Metamod:Source Deployment

Metamod serves as the primary technical hook that allows the engine to recognize third-party addons.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Acquire Latest Assets">
    Visit the [Metamod:Source Dev Repository](https://www.sourcemm.net/downloads.php?branch=dev) and download the distribution package for **Linux v2.x**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy Core Files">
    Open the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) File Manager and navigate to the `/game/csgo/` directory. Upload and extract the `addons` folder from the archive.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initialize the Engine Hook">
    Open the `/game/csgo/gameinfo.gi` file. Locate the `SearchPaths` section and add the following entry on a new line inside the brackets:
    `Game csgo/addons/metamod`
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Phase 2: CounterStrikeSharp Framework

CSS provides the high-level execution environment for C#-based community plugins.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the Runtime">
    Obtain the latest distribution labeled `with-runtime` for Linux from the [official CSS GitHub](https://github.com/roflmuffin/CounterStrikeSharp/releases).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Synchronize Assets">
    Upload the CSS assets into your `/game/csgo/` directory. Ensure the framework's `addons` folder merges perfectly with the directory created in Phase 1.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Phase 3: Technical Verification

Follow these steps to confirm that your modding stack is active and responsive.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Initial Reboot">
    Navigate to the **Console** tab and **Restart** your server.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Validate the Hook">
    Execute the command `meta list` in the console.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Registry">
    A successful installation will display **CounterStrikeSharp** as a loaded and active plugin within the Metamod registry.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  ### Engine Update Sensitivity

  Counter-Strike 2 receives frequent updates that may overwrite your `gameinfo.gi` file or disrupt the Metamod bridge. If your plugins fail to load following an official Valve patch, verify that your custom `SearchPath` is still present and that you are using the latest development snapshots of both frameworks.
</Warning>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **CS2:** Modding stack online and verified.
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