SourceBans++

SourceBans++ is a web-based administration, ban and communications management system for games that use the Source engine. It provides a centralized web panel and SourceMod plugins to manage per-server and global bans, admin permissions, and in-game communication.

Key Features

• Centralized web administration panel for server and ban management
• Global and per-server ban lists with import/export and appeal support
• Integration with MetaMod and SourceMod via companion plugins for in-game enforcement
• Role and group-based permission system for admins and moderators
• Requires PHP (modern versions), MySQL/MariaDB backend and webserver; web panel built with Smarty templates and JavaScript UI
• Distributed as releases that include precompiled SourceMod plugins; master branch requires compiling plugins and installing PHP dependencies via Composer
• The web panel supports themes and custom templates; updated template APIs affect legacy custom themes
• Audit/logging of moderation actions and ban history

Use Cases

• Host operators running multiplayer Source engine game servers who need centralized ban tracking and admin controls
• Communities that require a global banlist across multiple game servers and automatic enforcement via SourceMod plugins
• Moderation teams that need role-based admin access, audit logs, and integrated in-game communication tools

Limitations and Considerations

• The web panel is licensed under a non-commercial Creative Commons license, while the SourceMod plugins are GPLv3; review licensing before commercial deployment
• Requires MetaMod and SourceMod on game servers and, for development builds, manual compilation of plugins and Composer dependency installation
• Custom themes may need updates due to Smarty template changes and removal of legacy tags

SourceBans++ is a mature, community-driven project focused on Source engine server moderation and administration. It is suitable for public and private server communities that need centralized moderation, but administrators should account for plugin compilation requirements and the web panel's licensing terms.