CS2Inspect Documentation

FAQ: General Questions Getting Started ​

Common questions about CS2Inspect and getting started.

What is CS2Inspect? ​

CS2Inspect is a two-part system for Counter-Strike 2 loadout management:

  1. CS2Inspect Web Application - A web interface where players customize and manage their loadouts
  2. CS2Inspect Plugin (GitHub) - A CounterStrikeSharp plugin that runs on CS2 servers and applies loadouts in-game

You can customize weapon skins, knives, gloves, agents, music kits, and pins with full control over float values, StatTrak™, stickers, and more. The web application stores your configurations, and the plugin applies them when you join a server.

Is CS2Inspect free to use? ​

Yes, the application is open source and free to use. You need a Steam account to log in and save your configurations.

Do I need CS2 to use this application? ​

You don't need CS2 installed to configure loadouts on the web application. However:

  • To apply loadouts in-game, you need to join a CS2 server with the CS2Inspect Plugin installed
  • To import items from inspect URLs, the backend needs access to Steam's Game Coordinator, which requires a Steam account configured in the server

Do I need the CS2Inspect Plugin? ​

Yes, the CS2Inspect Plugin is required for in-game application of loadouts.

  • Without the plugin: You can configure loadouts on the web, but they won't be applied when you join a server
  • With the plugin: Your loadouts are automatically applied when you join a server with the plugin installed

The plugin reads your loadout configurations from the shared database and applies them in-game.

Plugin Repository: https://github.com/sak0a/CS2Inspect-Plugin

Will this modify my actual CS2 inventory? ​

No, CS2Inspect does not and cannot modify your actual Steam inventory. It only stores your loadout configurations in the database. The CS2Inspect Plugin applies these configurations in-game on servers where it's installed, but they don't affect your actual Steam inventory.

Authentication & Account ​

How do I log in? ​

Click the "Login with Steam" button and authenticate through Steam's OpenID system. You don't need to provide your Steam password to the application directly.

Why is Steam login required? ​

Steam login is required to:

  • Identify and save your unique loadout configurations
  • Access your Steam profile information
  • Ensure data security and ownership

Can I log out? ​

Yes, you can log out from the user menu. Your loadout data will remain saved and accessible when you log back in.

Is my Steam account safe? ​

Yes. The application uses Steam's official OpenID authentication system. Your Steam password is never sent to or stored by CS2Inspect. Only your public Steam ID and profile information are used.

Privacy & Data ​

What data does CS2Inspect store? ​

CS2Inspect stores:

  • Your Steam ID (public information)
  • Your loadout configurations
  • Your item customizations
  • Your session information

What data is NOT stored? ​

CS2Inspect does NOT store:

  • Your Steam password
  • Your actual inventory items
  • Your personal contact information
  • Your payment information

Can other users see my loadouts? ​

No, your loadouts are private to your account. Only you can view and edit your configurations.

Is my data secure? ​

Yes. The application uses:

  • HTTPS encryption for all communications
  • Secure session management
  • Database encryption at rest
  • Regular security updates

How long is my data stored? ​

Your loadout data is stored indefinitely unless you delete it. You can delete individual loadouts or contact support to delete your entire account.

Features & Limitations ​

What CS2 items can I customize? ​

You can customize:

  • All weapon skins
  • Knives (both T and CT side)
  • Gloves (both T and CT side)
  • Agents (all factions, both sides)
  • Music kits
  • Pins

Can I import items from the Steam Market? ​

Yes! You can import item configurations from inspect URLs found on:

  • Steam Community Market
  • CS2 in-game inspect links
  • Player inventories
  • Trading websites

Does this work in official matchmaking? ​

No. These loadouts only work on community servers that have the CS2Inspect Plugin installed. Official Valve matchmaking servers do not support custom loadout configurations.

Can I use this on any CS2 server? ​

Only on servers with the CS2Inspect Plugin installed. The plugin is a CounterStrikeSharp plugin that must be installed by the server administrator.

Plugin Repository: https://github.com/sak0a/CS2Inspect-Plugin

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