Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod

Setting Up Your Development Environment

Set up your Garry's Mod development environment by optimizing FPS with autoexec.cfg commands like fps_max and cl_threaded_bone_setup.

Setting Up Your Development Environment

Setting up your development environment for Garry's Mod involves configuring game settings and potentially external tools. Optimizing your game's performance is a key aspect, which can be achieved by adjusting framerate settings to match your monitor's refresh rate. This process ensures a smoother experience for both playing and developing content.

How to Boost your FPS in 2026! (No Mods/Addons)

To optimize your framerate in Garry's Mod without additional mods or addons, follow these steps:

  1. Create an autoexec.cfg file:
    • Navigate to your Garry's Mod installation directory: steamapps\common\GarrysMod\garrysmod\cfg
    • Create a new text file named autoexec.cfg
  2. Edit autoexec.cfg:
    • Open autoexec.cfg with a text editor.
    • Add the following commands:
      • fps_max "FRAMERATE" (Replace "FRAMERATE" with your monitor's refresh rate)
      • cl_threaded_bone_setup "1"
      • cl_threaded_client_leaf_system "1"
      • r_threaded_renderables "1"
      • r_queued_decals "1"
      • r_queued_post_processing "1"
      • r_queued_ropes "1"
      • mat_queue_mode "-1"
      • gmod_mcore_test "1"
      • engine_no_focus_sleep "0"
      • snd_mix_async "1"
      • snd_async_fullyasync "1"
      • mem_max_image_size "2048"
      • mem_force_flush "1"
      • mem_compact "1"
      • cl_threaded_bone_setup "1"
      • cl_threaded_client_leaf_system "1"
      • r_threaded_renderables "1"
      • r_queued_decals "1"
      • r_queued_post_processing "1"
      • r_queued_ropes "1"
      • mat_queue_mode "-1"
      • gmod_mcore_test "1"
      • engine_no_focus_sleep "0"
      • snd_mix_async "1"
      • snd_async_fullyasync "1"
      • mem_max_image_size "2048"
      • mem_force_flush "1"
      • mem_compact "1"
      • menu_cleanupgmas
      • host_writeconfig
  3. Find your Monitor Hertz (Refresh Rate):
    • Windows 10:
      1. Open Settings (Windows key + i).
      2. Go to "Display".
      3. Scroll to "Advanced display settings".
      4. Select the correct monitor.
      5. Locate "Refresh rate" to see/adjust.
    • Windows 11:
      1. Open Settings (Windows key + i).
      2. Go to "Display".
      3. Choose the right display.
      4. Scroll to "Advanced display settings".
      5. Locate "Choose a refresh rate" to see/adjust.
  4. Add the launch option:
    • Open the game's properties in Steam.
    • Navigate to the "General" section.
    • In the "Launch Options" box, paste: +exec autoexec.cfg

When launching the game, use the 64-Bit or Garry's Mod option. This setup should improve your framerate.