Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

Silica

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

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands
Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

Default game port: 26900. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

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

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

  1. Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
  2. Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-silicaserver create silicaserver
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-silicaserver setup
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-silicaserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-silicaserver status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-silicaserver create silicaserver
./alphagsm-docker my-silicaserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-silicaserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-silicaserver status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

  1. Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-silicaserver create silicaserver
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-silicaserver setup
  3. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-silicaserver doctor
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-silicaserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-silicaserver status
./alphagsm my-silicaserver create silicaserver
./alphagsm my-silicaserver setup
./alphagsm my-silicaserver doctor
./alphagsm my-silicaserver start
./alphagsm my-silicaserver status

This guide covers the silicaserver module in AlphaGSM.

silicaserver is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current GitHub integration lane still exercises both process and Docker runtime selection, and the validated Linux lifecycle stays aligned across both backends while local runs remain process-backed by default unless you opt into the Docker backend.

The current native configuration and query corrections await replacement CI; the tracker records historical validation.

Requirements

  • screen
  • SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
  • Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mysilicase create silicaserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mysilicase setup

Start it:

alphagsm mysilicase start

Check it:

alphagsm mysilicase status

Stop it:

alphagsm mysilicase stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

  • the game port (default UDP 26900) and Steam query port (default UDP 26901)
  • the install directory
  • SteamCMD downloads the server files
  • AlphaGSM writes ServerSettings.xml in the installation's .alphagsm-home/Silica directory. Process and Docker runtimes use that same persistent configuration, including managed server name and player limit.

Useful Commands

alphagsm mysilicase update
alphagsm mysilicase backup

Notes

  • Module name: silicaserver
  • Default port: 26900
  • Existing XML game-mode, map, and administration settings are preserved. If no instance configuration exists, AlphaGSM copies an existing ~/Silica/ServerSettings.xml into the instance without changing the original.
  • query and info require Steam A2S on queryport. Native XML configuration follows the publisher's server setup guidance and the server configuration template.

Server variables

After create silicaserver, 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
servername hostname, name string Name advertised by the Silica server.

Developer Notes

Run File

  • Executable: Silica.x86_64
  • Location: <install_dir>/Silica.x86_64
  • Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
  • SteamCMD App ID: 2738040

Server Configuration

Maps and Mods

  • Map directory: Check game documentation
  • Mod directory: Check game documentation
  • Workshop support: No

Configuration templates

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

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 Silica?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run Silica?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Silica use?

Default game port: 26900. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Can I add mods to Silica?

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

How should I back up Silica?

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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