CS2 Config Syntax for Visual Studio Code

Makes Counter-Strike 2 .cfg files clear and visually organized with comprehensive color-coded syntax highlighting. Recognizes all console commands and variables (ConVars) as of October 25, 2025.
Also compatible with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive .cfg files.

Features

Screenshots taken with Catppuccin for VSCode v3.18.1 & CS2 Config Syntax v0.3.0

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Makes CS2 config files easier to read and edit with color coding for:

• ConVars: All current console commands and variables as of October 25, 2025 (e.g., sensitivity, cl_crosshair, mp_roundtime, exec, echo)
• Aliases: Custom alias definitions with highlighted names
• Keybinds: All keys, mouse buttons, and scancodes
• Maps & Weapons: Map names (de_dust2, cs_italy) and weapon identifiers
• Network: IPv4 addresses and hostnames with ports
• Values: Numbers, booleans, and strings
• Comments: Line comments starting with //

Known Issues

• Some regex patterns are intentionally broad (e.g., r_) and may match more identifiers than intended.

Setup

The extension should activate automatically. If it doesn’t, follow these steps:

• Open a .cfg file
• Click the bottom-right corner to Select Language Mode
• Select: Configure File Association for '.cfg'... and search CS2 Config

Or open your user settings (Ctrl+,) and add the configuration manually: