GameServerManagers LinuxGSM by GameServerManagers
The command-line tool for quick, simple deployment and management of Linux dedicated game servers.
About GameServerManagers LinuxGSM
From the project's README at github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
LinuxGSM is the command-line tool for quick, simple deployment and management of Linux dedicated game servers. Hassle-Free Dedicated Game Servers
Traditionally game servers are not easy to manage yourself. Admins often have to spend hours messing around trying to get their servers working.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 4.8k | github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM |
| GitHub forks | 860 | github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM |
| Docker Hub pulls | 107k | hub.docker.com / gameservermanagers |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 12.8 years | since Aug 2013 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 163 | last: 17 days ago |
| Funding links | 2 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
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Ready to self-host GameServerManagers LinuxGSM?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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