FAQ

FAQ

What is HybridCore?

A modular, self-hosted platform for gaming communities — servers, users, news, community features and real-time tools in one admin panel. Everything game-specific is added as an extension.

Is it free?

The software is proprietary. A valid license lets you run one instance for your own community. See the LICENSE.

Which games are supported?

The core ships query drivers for Counter-Strike 1.6/CS2, Rust (A2S), Minecraft (SLP) and FiveM. More game-specific functionality comes via extensions.

Do I need Redis?

Yes. Redis powers the queue (via Horizon), cache and sessions in production.

The installer keeps re-opening. Why?

Installation is detected from three markers: storage/installed.lock, APP_INSTALLED=true, and the installed_at settings row. If none is present the installer reopens. Run php artisan hybridcore:install-status to see which exist, and php artisan hybridcore:install-lock to rewrite them.

Real-time features (notifications, online counts) don't work.

The Reverb websocket server must be running and reachable. Check that php artisan reverb:start is up and that your web server proxies the websocket path to it. See DEPLOYMENT.md.

Can I change the look of the site?

Yes — the public website is themeable from Admin → Themes. The admin panel itself is not themeable by design.

How do I add a store, voting, or a ban list?

These are extensions built on the core. Install one from Admin → Extensions, or build your own with the Extension SDK.

How do I connect my game server?

Generate a bridge token in Admin → Servers and configure your in-game plugin with it. See Game-Server Bridge.

How do I report a security vulnerability?

Privately, never as a public issue — see SECURITY.md.