CS2 Server Addons & Plugins

Complete overview of the addons and plugins available for Counter-Strike 2 servers on FSHOST.

Addons vs. Plugins

• Addons are the core components that the server runs on (Metamod:Source, CounterStrikeSharp, MultiAddonManager). They are preinstalled and maintained automatically - you don't manage them yourself.
• Plugins are the optional features that run on top of those addons (admin tools, game modes, etc.). Availability depends on your server type, as shown in the comparison below.

Core Addons

These core components are preinstalled and maintained automatically on all servers:

Component	Purpose
Metamod:Source	Foundation layer that enables server modifications
CounterStrikeSharp - Forked	Server-side modding framework that plugins are built on. Latest release: 1.0.407
MultiAddonManager	Handles Workshop content and client downloads

Automatic Updates

These addons are managed automatically by FSHOST - no manual installation needed.

Plugin Comparison

Available Plugins by Server Type

Plugin	Free	Pro	Description
CS2-SimpleAdmin	No	Yes	Essential admin tools and commands
FSH-AdminManager	No	Yes	Advanced admin system with role hierarchy
css_rcon	No	Yes	Execute RCON commands via console
FakeRcon	Yes	Yes	In-game console RCON access
Discord Demo Links	No	Yes	Post demo download links to Discord
FixDemoVoiceChat	No	Yes	Enable voice in demo recordings
Deathmatch	No	Yes	Complete deathmatch mode
Retakes	No	Yes	Bomb site retake practice
FSH-MatchZy	No	Yes	Competitive match management customized
OpenPrefirePrac	No	Yes	Prefire training
CS2MapChange	Yes	Yes	Simplified map changing
Workshop Maps	No	Yes	Load custom Steam Workshop maps
WeaponPaints	No	Yes	Custom weapon skins
Custom Commands	No	Yes	Create your own chat commands via JSON files
Demo Monitor	No	Yes	Automatic demo file organization
TVFIX (CSTV Fix)	No	Yes	Auto-restart CSTV after matches

Installed vs. Loaded

Pro Server Only

This section covers Pro servers. Free servers run a fixed plugin set.

Every plugin in the table above is installed on a Pro server, but not every plugin is loaded when the server starts. The game mode plugins stay off until you turn them on, because they change how rounds work and would clash with each other.

Loaded when the server starts

These run from the first boot, with no action needed:

• CS2-SimpleAdmin and CS2-SimpleAdmin Fun Commands
• FSH-AdminManager
• css_rcon (CS2Rcon)
• FSH-MatchZy
• Custom Commands
• CS2MapChange, Workshop Map Changer, NextMap and AutoChangeMapIfEmpty
• Discord Demo Links, Demo Monitor, TVFIX and FixDemoVoiceChat
• WeaponPaints

Shared helper plugins such as CS2MenuManager and RayTraceImpl also load at start. Other plugins depend on them, and they have no commands of their own.

Installed, but off until you turn them on

Plugin	Chat command	Pro Panel console
Deathmatch	!dmon	exec custom/dmon.cfg
Retakes	!retake	exec custom/retakes.cfg
OpenPrefirePrac	!prefireon	exec custom/prefireon.cfg

There are two ways to turn one on:

1. In-game: type the chat command. You must be an admin on the server, see Become a Server Admin.
2. Pro Panel: open the Console tab of your server at https://fshost.me/pro/servers and send the console command. See Console Access. Only the server owner can send console commands.

One mode at a time

Starting a mode unloads the plugins of the previous one, MatchZy included. Use !matchzy or !pracc to go back to MatchZy. The full list of mode commands is in Pro Server Commands.

To see what is loaded right now, run css_plugins list in the Pro Panel console, or fake_rcon css_plugins list in your game console.

Plugin Details

Fake Rcon

Execute RCON commands directly through your in-game console.

Setup:

fake_rcon_password your_password

Usage:

fake_rcon status
fake_rcon say "Server restarting in 5 minutes"

CS2MapChange

Quick map changes via chat command.

Usage:

!map de_dust2
!map de_mirage

CS2-SimpleAdmin

Core administrative functionality for server management.

Features:

• Player kicks and bans
• Chat moderation
• Basic server controls

Admin Manager

Advanced admin system with customizable roles and permissions.

Features:

• Role-based permission system
• Immunity levels
• Flexible admin hierarchy

Discord Demo Links

Posts a message to your Discord channel when a CSTV demo has finished recording. Set it up with Discord webhook URL (optional) in the CSTV section of Game settings.

Requirements:

• Pro server with CSTV enabled
• A Discord webhook

See Discord Demo Links.

Deathmatch

Full-featured deathmatch game mode.

Features:

• Instant respawns
• Weapon selection menus
• Kill/death tracking

Retakes

Practice bomb site retakes with customizable scenarios.

Features:

• Automatic team balancing
• Equipment allocation
• Site rotation

MatchZy

Professional match management with practice utilities.

Features:

• Match configuration system
• Practice mode tools
• Demo recording
• Knife rounds and ready system

Prefire Practice

Train common angle prefire positions on competitive maps.

Features:

• Map-specific scenarios
• Performance tracking
• Progress saving

Weapon Skins

Enable custom weapon skins for players.

Requirements:

• Pro server

Demo Monitor

Automatic demo file organization for clean server management.

Features:

• Automatically moves completed demos to /demos/ folder
• Real-time monitoring of recording status
• Periodic cleanup every 30 seconds
• Safe file handling (prevents corruption)
• MatchZy compatibility

How it helps: Keeps your server files organized by automatically moving finished CSTV demo recordings from the root /game/csgo/ directory into a dedicated /game/csgo/demos/ folder - no more cluttered directories or manual file management.

TVFIX (CSTV Fix)

Prevents CSTV recording failures after matches.

Features:

• Auto-restarts CSTV after match completion
• Smart detection of recording status
• Map change protection
• Toggle command for admins

How it helps: Solves a CS2 bug where CSTV fails to record demos after the first match ends. Automatically restarts SourceTV between matches to ensure reliable demo recording for tournaments and competitive play.

Requirements:

• Pro server with CSTV enabled

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check which plugins are installed?

Use the following command in the console after RCON authentication:

fake_rcon css_plugins list

Can I request additional plugins?

Pro servers: Open a ticket on Pro Support. Requests are reviewed for compatibility and security.

Free servers: Limited to the plugins listed in the Free column above.

What is a GSLT and why is it needed?

A Game Server Login Token links your server to a Steam account. It is optional on FSHOST servers, and none of the plugins listed above require one. Pro users who want to set a GSLT can do so in the Pro Panel.

How do I configure plugins?

Pro servers: Plugin configs are in addons/counterstrikesharp/configs/plugins/ over FTP (request it by opening a ticket on the Pro Support page), or change settings with RCON commands. Server settings go in your config template, see Config Files.

Configuration methods vary by plugin; refer to the individual plugin's documentation for specifics.