The CS2 Workshop Workbench lets creators view and edit weapon finishes in the game client.
Open the Workbench
- Launch CS2 and enable the developer console in the game options.
- From the main menu, press the ~ key to open the console.
- Enter workshop_workbench and press Enter.
Display resolution
Valve recommends a minimum resolution of 1024×768 to accommodate the editor window.
Workbench and publishing
Using the Workbench is separate from publishing. Valve's workflow directs creators to compile a game-ready texture, inspect the finish on a weapon in the Workbench, and then upload it to the Steam Workshop.
Sources and verification
- CS:GO Workshop — Workbench — Documents the Workbench's purpose, the developer-console requirement, the workshop_workbench command, and the recommended minimum display resolution.
- Counter-Strike Workshop Frequently Asked Questions — Documents how to open the CS2 Workshop Workbench and identifies compiling, inspecting, and publishing as separate stages of the weapon-finish workflow.