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

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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:

Release Notes

1.0.0

Major release with comprehensive syntax highlighting improvements and new features.

✨ New Features

• Alias Detection: Alias names are now highlighted with distinct colors
  • alias "QuickBuy" "buy ak47; buy vest" - "QuickBuy" gets special highlighting
  • Works with both quoted and unquoted alias names
• Keybind Recognition: Bound keys now have their own syntax highlighting
  • Standard keys: a-z, 0-9, SPACE, ENTER, TAB, etc.
  • Mouse buttons: MOUSE1-5, MOUSE_X, MOUSE_Y, MWHEELUP, MWHEELDOWN
  • Numpad keys: KP_INS, KP_HOME, KP_ENTER, etc.
  • Scancodes: scancode0 through scancode255
• Map Name Highlighting: Map names are now recognized and colored
  • Arms Race maps: ar_baggage, ar_shoots, etc.
  • Hostage maps: cs_agency, cs_italy, cs_office
  • Defusal maps: de_dust2, de_ancient, de_inferno, etc.
• Enhanced Parameter Detection: Added support for weapon parameters and projectile identifiers
  • weapon_knife, weapon_ak47, weapon_awp, etc.
  • flashbang_projectile, smokegrenade_projectile, etc.

🔧 Improvements

• Optimized regex patterns using non-capturing groups for better performance
• Reorganized syntax scopes for more accurate semantic highlighting
• Expanded command list with additional console commands
• Improved quote handling in aliases and binds

🐛 Fixes

• Fixed pattern processing order for better string content detection
• Consistent punctuation coloring for quotes in special contexts