Dedicated server guide

Smalland

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

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

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

7777/UDP, 7777/TCP, queryport/UDP, queryport/TCP. 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

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.

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

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-smallandserver create smallandserver
./alphagsm-docker my-smallandserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-smallandserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-smallandserver 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.

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

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

This guide covers the smallandserver module in AlphaGSM.

smallandserver is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The GitHub integration lane exercises process and Docker runtimes. Validation of the Docker host-user change is pending CI; local runs use the process runtime unless you select Docker.

Requirements

For Docker, run AlphaGSM as a normal user with Docker access. The server rejects root; its container uses your user and group IDs and a private writable home directory.

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

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mysmalland create smallandserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mysmalland setup

Start it:

alphagsm mysmalland start

Check it:

alphagsm mysmalland status

Stop it:

alphagsm mysmalland stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 7777)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm mysmalland update
alphagsm mysmalland backup

Notes

Module name: smallandserver
Default port: 7777

Server variables

After create smallandserver, 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
`dir`	—	string	Install directory for the server.
`exe_name`	—	string	Server executable filename.
`port`	gameport	integer	Primary gameplay port.
`servername`	hostname, name	string	Configured public server name.
`serverpassword`	sv_password, password	string	Optional join password. Stored as a secret.
`worldname`	world, map, gamemap, levelname	string	Configured persistent world name.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: SMALLANDServer.sh
Location: <install_dir>/SMALLANDServer.sh
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 808040

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Template: See server-templates/smallandserver/ if available
Query/info behavior: AlphaGSM uses a generic UDP reachability probe on the main game port because the dedicated server binds a silent UDP listener rather than exposing A2S details

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 Smalland?

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

Which runtimes can run Smalland?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Smalland use?

7777/UDP, 7777/TCP, queryport/UDP, queryport/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Smalland?

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

How should I back up Smalland?

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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