How to Open the CS2 Workshop Workbench
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2026 3:16 am
How to Open the CS2 Workshop Workbench
The CS2 Workshop Workbench lets creators view and edit weapon finishes in the game client.
Open the Workbench
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
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.