Installation

Learn how to install and configure Plugify as a standalone launcher for modding projects.

This guide will walk you through the installation process for S2-Launcher, a standalone launcher for S2-Plugify. Unlike MMS2-Plugify, S2-Launcher does not require Metamod and is designed to run the game while injecting Plugify directly. Follow the steps below to get everything set up.

Prerequisites

Download S2-Plugify

Download the latest version of S2-Plugify from our download page:
S2-Plugify Download.

Installation Steps

Extract S2-Plugify

Extract the downloaded archive into your game’s installation folder. For example, if your game is installed at ../Counter-Strike Global Offensive, extract the files there.

After extraction, your folder structure should look like this:

Use S2-Launcher

Instead of running the game’s main executable (cs2.exe or cs2), use the S2-Launcher (s2-plugify.exe or s2-plugify) to start the game. The launcher will automatically inject Plugify into the game process.

On Windows:

  1. Navigate to the bin/win64 folder.
  2. Run s2-plugify.exe instead of cs2.exe.

On Linux:

  1. Navigate to the bin/linuxsteamrt64 folder.
  2. Run ./s2-plugify instead of ./cs2.

Validate the Installation

To ensure that Plugify has been installed correctly, open the in-game console and type the following command:

plg version

This will display the current version of Plugify running in your game.

Video Tutorial

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A video tutorial will be added here soon to provide a visual guide for the installation process.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Game Fails to Start:
    • Ensure that s2-plugify.exe (or s2-plugify on Linux) is located in the same folder as the game’s main executable.
    • Verify that you have the correct permissions to run the launcher.
  2. Plugify Commands Not Working:
    • Ensure that the launcher is running and that Plugify has been injected successfully.
    • Check the game’s console for any error messages related to Plugify.
  3. Missing Files:
    • Verify that all files were extracted correctly and that the folder structure matches the example above.
  4. Dedicated Server Not Starting:
    • If you are running a dedicated server, ensure that you provide the same arguments to s2-plugify.exe (or s2-plugify) as you would to cs2.exe (or cs2). For example:
    s2-plugify.exe -dedicated -console -usercon +game_type 0 +game_mode 1 +map de_dust2

    This ensures that the launcher passes the correct parameters to the game executable.
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Overview
Plugify can run as a standalone game launcher, executing the game directly while loading custom plugins, without relying on MetaMod.
Building
Step-by-step guide on compiling Plugify as a standalone modding tool.