Dedicated server guide

Double Action: Boogaloo

Manage dabserver with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Authentication required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, clientport/UDP, sourcetvport/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Mods and plugins

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

Backup hook

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-dabserver create dabserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-dabserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-dabserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-dabserver status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-dabserver create dabserver
./alphagsm-docker my-dabserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-dabserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-dabserver status

Host process

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-dabserver create dabserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-dabserver setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-dabserver doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-dabserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-dabserver status

./alphagsm my-dabserver create dabserver
./alphagsm my-dabserver setup
./alphagsm my-dabserver doctor
./alphagsm my-dabserver start
./alphagsm my-dabserver status

This guide covers the dabserver module in AlphaGSM.

Status

dabserver is currently ENABLED (AUTH).

Before setup or start, authenticate Steam or SteamCMD with an account entitled to Double Action: Boogaloo so the current app 317360 content can be staged into the install directory. The retired dedicated tool app 317800 still crashes on modern Linux, and anonymous SteamCMD for app 317360 currently returns No subscription.

Requirements

Docker or a compatible local runtime for the steamcmd-linux family
SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mydabserve create dabserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mydabserve setup

If you have not already staged the current Double Action content, setup will fail fast with ENABLED (AUTH) guidance instead of trying to use the retired anonymous dedicated tool path.

Start it:

alphagsm mydabserve start

Check it:

alphagsm mydabserve status

Stop it:

alphagsm mydabserve stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27015)
the install directory
the executable name
default configuration and backup settings

AlphaGSM supports two practical paths:

authenticate Steam or SteamCMD and stage the current Double Action app 317360 content before setup/start
or manually stage a full current content tree containing dab/GameInfo.txt, dabds.sh, and the Linux Source SDK 2013 multiplayer server files under <install_dir>/

Useful Commands

alphagsm mydabserve update
alphagsm mydabserve backup

Notes

Module name: dabserver
Default port: 27015

Server variables

After create dabserver, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

Key	Aliases	Type	What it does
`map`	gamemap, startmap, level, worldname	string	The currently selected map or level. Example: `da_rooftops`.
`maxplayers`	users	integer	Maximum number of player slots. Example: `10`.
`port`	gameport	integer	The primary game port. Example: `27015`.
`rconpassword`	rconpass, querypassword, query_administrator_password	string	Remote console password for administrative access. Stored as a secret.
`servername`	hostname, name	string	The server's public name shown to players. Example: `AlphaGSM Double Action: Boogaloo`.
`serverpassword`	sv_password, password	string	Password required for players to join the server. Stored as a secret.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: dabds.sh
Location: <install_dir>/dabds.sh
Engine: Source
SteamCMD App IDs:
- retired dedicated tool: 317800
- current entitled game content: 317360

Server Configuration

Config file: dab/cfg/server.cfg
Key settings:
- hostname — Server name
- sv_maxrate — Max network rate
- rcon_password — Remote console password
Default port: 27015
Default map: da_rooftops
Max players: 10
Ports:
- Game port: 27015 (UDP)
- Client port: 27005 (UDP)
- SourceTV port: 27020 (UDP)
Template: See server-templates/dabserver/

Maps and Mods

Map directory: dab/maps/
Mod directory: dab/addons/
Workshop support: No
Mod notes: AlphaGSM now supports manifest, direct archive url, gamebanana, and moddb addon sources for this server through the shared Source addon flow. The built-in manifest currently includes metamod and sourcemod. mod cleanup removes only AlphaGSM-tracked addon files and keeps cache/state under .alphagsm/mods/dab/.
Map install: Copy .bsp files into dab/maps/ and add to dab/cfg/mapcycle.txt.
Mod install: Copy addon folders into dab/addons/.

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

server.cfg

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for Double Action: Boogaloo?

Authentication required. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Which runtimes can run Double Action: Boogaloo?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Double Action: Boogaloo use?

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, clientport/UDP, sourcetvport/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Double Action: Boogaloo?

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up Double Action: Boogaloo?

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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