Updated all scripts.

DCS_Normandy/Operation Thunderbolt/Moose_BomberEscort.lua

@@ -6,7 +6,20 @@
 -- @module BOMBER_ESCORT
 -- @author F99th-TracerFacer
 -- @copyright 2025
+
+--Naming Convention - Make sure these groups exist in the mission editor and are spelled EXACTLY as shown.
 --
+--B-17G -> Template name: BOMBER_B17G
+--B-24J -> Template name: BOMBER_B24J
+--B-52H -> Template name: BOMBER_B52H
+--B-1B -> Template name: BOMBER_B1B
+--Tu-95MS -> Template name: BOMBER_TU95
+--Tu-142 -> Template name: BOMBER_TU142
+--Tu-22M3 -> Template name: BOMBER_TU22
+--Tu-160 -> Template name: BOMBER_TU160
+--
+---@diagnostic disable: undefined-global, lowercase-global
+-- MOOSE framework globals are defined at runtime by DCS World
 
 -- Global spawn counter to ensure unique MOOSE spawn indices
 if not _BOMBER_GLOBAL_SPAWN_COUNTER then
@@ -23,17 +36,6 @@ if not _ACTIVE_MISSION_IDS then
   _ACTIVE_MISSION_IDS = {}
 end
 
---Naming Convention:
---
---B-17G -> Template name: BOMBER_B17G
---B-24J -> Template name: BOMBER_B24J
---B-52H -> Template name: BOMBER_B52H
---B-1B -> Template name: BOMBER_B1B
---Tu-95MS -> Template name: BOMBER_TU95
---Tu-142 -> Template name: BOMBER_TU142
---Tu-22M3 -> Template name: BOMBER_TU22M3
---Tu-160 -> Template name: BOMBER_TU160
-
 ---
 -- LOGGING SYSTEM
 -- Central logging function with configurable log levels
@@ -132,8 +134,8 @@ BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG = {
   
   -- Escort Requirements
   RequireEscort = true,                -- Bombers require player escort to proceed with mission (default: true, set false to allow solo bomber missions)
-  EscortAirborneJoinGrace = 120,       -- Seconds of grace after liftoff before escort warnings begin (default: 90)
+  EscortAirborneJoinGrace = 300,       -- Seconds of grace after liftoff before escort warnings begin (default: 90)
-  EscortFormUpAnnouncementInterval = 60, -- Seconds between "need escort" calls during form-up (default: 60)
+  EscortFormUpAnnouncementInterval = 120, -- Seconds between "need escort" calls during form-up (default: 60)
   EscortFormUpMaxAnnouncements = 5,    -- Number of calls before aborting form-up (default: 5)
   EscortLossAnnouncementInterval = 60, -- Seconds between in-flight escort loss warnings (default: 60)
   EscortLossMaxAnnouncements = 5,      -- Number of warnings before aborting due to no escort (default: 5)
@@ -150,8 +152,9 @@ BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG = {
   EscortFormationComplimentInterval = 180, -- Seconds between formation flying compliments (default: 180s = 3 minutes)
   
   -- Threat Detection
-  SAMThreatDistance = 100000,          -- Meters - SAM detection range (default: 100km - extended for early avoidance)
+  -- OPTIMIZATION: Reduced from 100km to 80km to lower pathfinding memory usage
-  FighterThreatDistance = 100000,      -- Meters - Fighter detection range (default: 100km - extended for escort positioning time)
+  SAMThreatDistance = 80000,           -- Meters - SAM detection range (default: 80km - optimized for memory)
+  FighterThreatDistance = 80000,       -- Meters - Fighter detection range (default: 80km - optimized for memory)
   ThreatCheckInterval = 10,            -- Seconds between threat scans (default: 10)
   
   -- SAM Warning System
@@ -163,7 +166,7 @@ BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG = {
   EnableSAMAvoidance = true,           -- Enable SAM threat detection and mission abort (default: true)
   SAMAvoidanceBuffer = 25000,          -- Meters - Buffer added to SAM range for threat assessment (default: 25km)
   SAMCorridorBuffer = 10000,           -- Meters - Smaller buffer for corridor finding (pre-planning can be more aggressive, default: 10km)
-  SAMRouteLookAhead = 150000,          -- Meters - Check route this far ahead for SAMs (default: 150km)
+  SAMRouteLookAhead = 120000,          -- Meters - Check route this far ahead for SAMs (OPTIMIZED: reduced from 150km to 120km for memory)
   SAMAvoidOnlyIfCanEngage = true,      -- Only abort for SAMs that can engage at current altitude (default: true)
   SAMRerouteCheckInterval = 10,        -- Seconds between route threat checks during flight (default: 10s)
   
@@ -198,6 +201,9 @@ BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG = {
   -- Debug/Instrumentation
   EnableRouteDebugSnapshots = true,    -- Dump controller route tables after each route apply (set false to disable heavy TRACE logs)
   RouteSnapshotDelaySeconds = 0.75,    -- Delay before sampling controller route (allows DCS AI to register the new plan)
+  
+  -- Memory Management
+  GarbageCollectionInterval = 600,     -- Seconds between forced Lua garbage collection cycles (default: 600 = 10 minutes)
 }
 
 ---
@@ -944,10 +950,14 @@ function BOMBER_MARKER:_ExecuteMultiMissions(missions, coalitionSide)
     -- Always show what was parsed
     if hasSpawn then
       feedbackMsg = feedbackMsg .. string.format("[OK] SPAWN: %s\n", mission.spawn.markerText)
-      feedbackMsg = feedbackMsg .. string.format("  Type: %s, Size: %s, Alt: %s, Speed: %s\n",
+      if params then
-        params.type or "[MISSING]", tostring(params.size or "[DEFAULT]"), tostring(params.altitude or "[DEFAULT]"), tostring(params.speed or "[DEFAULT]"))
+        feedbackMsg = feedbackMsg .. string.format("  Type: %s, Size: %s, Alt: %s, Speed: %s\n",
-      if not params.type then
+          params.type or "[MISSING]", tostring(params.size or "[DEFAULT]"), tostring(params.altitude or "[DEFAULT]"), tostring(params.speed or "[DEFAULT]"))
-        feedbackMsg = feedbackMsg .. "  [X] Bomber type missing or malformed!\n"
+        if not params.type then
+          feedbackMsg = feedbackMsg .. "  [X] Bomber type missing or malformed!\n"
+        end
+      else
+        feedbackMsg = feedbackMsg .. "  [X] Failed to parse spawn marker parameters!\n"
       end
     else
       feedbackMsg = feedbackMsg .. "[X] SPAWN: NONE (required)\n"
@@ -1222,10 +1232,10 @@ end
 function BOMBER_MARKER:_GetNextAvailableMissionNumber()
   local maxNum = 0
   for missionId in pairs(_ACTIVE_MISSION_IDS) do
-    local num = string.match(missionId, "BOMBER(%d+)")
+    local numStr = string.match(missionId, "BOMBER(%d+)")
-    if num then
+    if numStr then
-      num = tonumber(num)
+      local num = tonumber(numStr)
-      if num > maxNum then
+      if num and num > maxNum then
         maxNum = num
       end
     end
@@ -1356,6 +1366,10 @@ function BOMBER_ESCORT_MONITOR:Stop()
     self.EscortUnits = {}
   end
   
+  -- Force two-pass garbage collection for thorough cleanup
+  collectgarbage("collect")
+  collectgarbage("collect")
+  
   return self
 end
 
@@ -2022,6 +2036,9 @@ function BOMBER_THREAT_MANAGER:Stop()
     self.ThreatHistory = {}
   end
   
+  -- Force garbage collection after clearing tables
+  collectgarbage("collect")
+  
   BOMBER_LOGGER:Info("THREAT", "ThreatManager:Stop() completed")
   return self
 end
@@ -3239,6 +3256,10 @@ function BOMBER_MISSION_MANAGER:UnregisterMission(mission)
     if pruneCount > 0 then
       BOMBER_LOGGER:Debug("MISSION", "Pruned %d unused SPAWN objects from global cache", pruneCount)
     end
+    
+    -- Force two-pass garbage collection after cleanup
+    collectgarbage("collect")
+    collectgarbage("collect")
   end
 end
 
@@ -3444,8 +3465,8 @@ function BOMBER_MISSION:_BuildRoute()
   end
   
   -- Waypoint 1: Start (takeoff)
-  local cruiseAlt = self.CruiseAlt or profile.CruiseAlt
+  local cruiseAlt = self.CruiseAlt or (profile and profile.CruiseAlt) or BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG.DefaultAltitude
-  local cruiseSpeed = self.CruiseSpeed or profile.CruiseSpeed
+  local cruiseSpeed = self.CruiseSpeed or (profile and profile.CruiseSpeed) or BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG.DefaultSpeed
   local cruiseAltMeters = cruiseAlt * 0.3048 -- Convert feet to meters
   local cruiseSpeedMPS = cruiseSpeed * 0.514444 -- Convert knots to m/s
   
@@ -4384,9 +4405,10 @@ function BOMBER_MISSION:_PlayerRequestSpeedUp()
     local profile = self.Bomber.Profile
     local currentSpeed = self.Bomber.Group:GetVelocityKNOTS()
     
-    if currentSpeed < profile.MaxSpeed - 10 then
+    local maxSpeed = (profile and profile.MaxSpeed) or 500  -- Default max speed if not defined
+    if currentSpeed < maxSpeed - 10 then
       self.Bomber:_BroadcastMessage(string.format("%s: Increasing speed.", self.Callsign))
-      local newSpeed = math.min(currentSpeed + 20, profile.MaxSpeed)
+      local newSpeed = math.min(currentSpeed + 20, maxSpeed)
       self.Bomber.Group:SetSpeed(newSpeed * 0.514444) -- Convert to m/s
     else
       self.Bomber:_BroadcastMessage(string.format("%s: Negative, already at max speed.", self.Callsign))
@@ -4400,10 +4422,11 @@ function BOMBER_MISSION:_PlayerRequestSlowDown()
   if self.Bomber and self.Bomber:IsAlive() then
     local profile = self.Bomber.Profile
     local currentSpeed = self.Bomber.Group:GetVelocityKNOTS()
-    
+    local minSpeed = (profile and profile.MinSpeed) or 200  -- Default min speed if not defined
-    if currentSpeed > profile.MinSpeed + 10 then
+    if currentSpeed > minSpeed + 10 then
       self.Bomber:_BroadcastMessage(string.format("%s: Reducing speed.", self.Callsign))
-      local newSpeed = math.max(currentSpeed - 20, profile.MinSpeed)
+      local newSpeed = math.max(currentSpeed - 20, minSpeed)
+      self.Bomber.Group:SetSpeed(newSpeed * 0.514444)
       self.Bomber.Group:SetSpeed(newSpeed * 0.514444)
     else
       self.Bomber:_BroadcastMessage(string.format("%s: Negative, already at minimum speed.", self.Callsign))
@@ -6646,7 +6669,7 @@ function BOMBER:_StartRTBMonitor()
               self.LandingMonitor = nil
             end
             
-            self:Destroy(1)
+            self:Destroy()
             return
           end
         else
@@ -8386,7 +8409,7 @@ function BOMBER:_UpdateSAMStatusSummary()
     end
   elseif threatCount > 1 and primaryThreat then
     local closestNm = math.floor(closestDist / 1852)
-    local closestBearing = math.floor(closest.Bearing)
+    local closestBearing = closest and closest.Bearing and math.floor(closest.Bearing) or 0
     local primaryType = primaryThreat.SAMType or "Unknown"
     local canEngage = primaryThreat.CanEngage
     
@@ -9960,6 +9983,16 @@ function BOMBER_ESCORT_INIT(options)
   BOMBER_LOGGER:Info("INIT", "==============================================")
   BOMBER_LOGGER:Info("INIT", "For complete documentation, see MARKER_GUIDE.md")
   BOMBER_LOGGER:Info("INIT", "==============================================")
+  
+  -- Schedule periodic garbage collection to prevent memory buildup
+  if BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG.GarbageCollectionInterval and BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG.GarbageCollectionInterval > 0 then
+    SCHEDULER:New(nil, function()
+      collectgarbage("collect")
+      local memKB = collectgarbage("count")
+      BOMBER_LOGGER:Debug("MEMORY", "Garbage collection complete. Current Lua memory: %.1f MB", memKB / 1024)
+    end, {}, 120, BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG.GarbageCollectionInterval)
+    BOMBER_LOGGER:Info("INIT", "Memory Management: Garbage collection scheduled every %d seconds", BOMBER_ESCORT_CONFIG.GarbageCollectionInterval)
+  end
 
   
   return _BOMBER_MARKER_SYSTEM

DCS_Normandy/Operation Thunderbolt/Moose_DualCoalitionZoneCapture.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 -- Refactored version with configurable zone ownership
+---@diagnostic disable: undefined-global, lowercase-global
+-- MOOSE framework globals are defined at runtime by DCS World
+-- **Author**: F99th-TracerFacer
+-- **Discord:** https://discord.gg/NdZ2JuSU (The Fighting 99th Discord Server where I spend most of my time.)
+
 
 -- ==========================================
 -- MESSAGE AND TIMING CONFIGURATION
@@ -13,7 +18,8 @@ local MESSAGE_CONFIG = {
   STATUS_MESSAGE_DURATION = 15,          -- How long general status messages stay onscreen
   VICTORY_MESSAGE_DURATION = 300,        -- How long victory/defeat alerts stay onscreen
   CAPTURE_MESSAGE_DURATION = 15,         -- Duration for capture/guard/empty notices
-  ATTACK_MESSAGE_DURATION = 15           -- Duration for attack alerts
+  ATTACK_MESSAGE_DURATION = 15,          -- Duration for attack alerts
+  GARBAGE_COLLECTION_FREQUENCY = 600     -- Lua garbage collection cadence (seconds) - helps prevent memory buildup
 }
 
 -- ==========================================
@@ -225,7 +231,8 @@ end
 -- NOTE: These are exported as globals for plugin compatibility (e.g., Moose_DynamicGroundBattle_Plugin.lua)
 zoneCaptureObjects = {}  -- Global: accessible by other scripts
 zoneNames = {}           -- Global: accessible by other scripts
-local zoneMetadata = {} -- Stores coalition ownership info
+local zoneMetadata = {}  -- Stores coalition ownership info
+local activeTacticalMarkers = {}  -- Track tactical markers to prevent memory leaks
 
 -- Function to initialize all zones from configuration
 local function InitializeZones()
@@ -481,16 +488,16 @@ local function CreateTacticalInfoMarker(ZoneCapture)
       text = text .. string.format(" C:%d", forces.neutral)
     end
 
-    -- Append TGTS for the enemy of the viewer, capped at 10 units
+    -- Append TGTS for the enemy of the viewer, capped at 5 units (reduced from 10 to lower memory usage)
     local enemyCoalition = (viewerCoalition == coalition.side.BLUE) and coalition.side.RED or coalition.side.BLUE
     local enemyCount = (enemyCoalition == coalition.side.RED) and (forces.red or 0) or (forces.blue or 0)
-    if enemyCount > 0 and enemyCount <= 10 then
+    if enemyCount > 0 and enemyCount <= 8 then  -- Only process if 8 or fewer enemies (reduced from 10)
       local enemyCoords = GetEnemyUnitMGRSCoords(ZoneCapture, enemyCoalition)
       log(string.format("[TACTICAL DEBUG] Building marker text for %s viewer: %d enemy units", (viewerCoalition==coalition.side.BLUE and "BLUE" or "RED"), #enemyCoords))
       if #enemyCoords > 0 then
         text = text .. "\nTGTS:"
         for i, unit in ipairs(enemyCoords) do
-          if i <= 10 then
+          if i <= 5 then  -- Reduced from 10 to 5 to save memory
             local shortType = (unit.type or "Unknown"):gsub("^%w+%-", ""):gsub("%s.*", "")
             local cleanMgrs = (unit.mgrs or ""):gsub("^MGRS%s+", ""):gsub("%s+", " ")
             if i == 1 then
@@ -500,8 +507,8 @@ local function CreateTacticalInfoMarker(ZoneCapture)
             end
           end
         end
-        if #enemyCoords > 10 then
+        if #enemyCoords > 5 then  -- Updated threshold
-          text = text .. string.format(" (+%d)", #enemyCoords - 10)
+          text = text .. string.format(" (+%d)", #enemyCoords - 5)
         end
       end
     end
@@ -967,6 +974,13 @@ local ZoneMonitorScheduler = SCHEDULER:New( nil, function()
   
 end, {}, MESSAGE_CONFIG.STATUS_BROADCAST_START_DELAY, MESSAGE_CONFIG.STATUS_BROADCAST_FREQUENCY )
 
+-- Periodic garbage collection to prevent Lua memory buildup
+SCHEDULER:New( nil, function()
+    collectgarbage("collect")
+    local memKB = collectgarbage("count")
+    log(string.format("[MEMORY] Lua garbage collection complete. Current usage: %.1f MB", memKB / 1024))
+  end, {}, 120, MESSAGE_CONFIG.GARBAGE_COLLECTION_FREQUENCY )
+
 -- Periodic zone color verification system (every 2 minutes)
 local ZoneColorVerificationScheduler = SCHEDULER:New( nil, function()
   log("[ZONE COLORS] Running periodic zone color verification...")

DCS_Normandy/Operation Thunderbolt/Moose_DynamicGroundBattle_Plugin.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 --[[
+- **Author**: F99th-TracerFacer
+- **Discord:** https://discord.gg/NdZ2JuSU (The Fighting 99th Discord Server where I spend most of my time.)
+
     Script: Moose_DynamicGroundBattle_Plugin.lua
     Written by: [F99th-TracerFacer]
     Version: 1.0.0
@@ -72,6 +75,8 @@
         - Spawns occur in zones controlled by the appropriate coalition
         - AI tasks units to patrol zones from DualCoalitionZoneCapture's ZONE_CONFIG
 --]]
+---@diagnostic disable: undefined-global, lowercase-global
+-- MOOSE framework globals are defined at runtime by DCS World
 
 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- USER CONFIGURATION SECTION
@@ -100,8 +105,8 @@ local INIT_RED_INFANTRY = 15            -- Initial number of Red Infantry groups
 local MAX_RED_INFANTRY = 100           -- Maximum number of Red Infantry groups
 local SPAWN_SCHED_RED_INFANTRY = 1200  -- Base spawn frequency for Red Infantry (seconds)
 
-local INIT_RED_ARMOR = 25              -- Initial number of Red Armor groups
+local INIT_RED_ARMOR = 30              -- Initial number of Red Armor groups
-local MAX_RED_ARMOR = 100              -- Maximum number of Red Armor groups
+local MAX_RED_ARMOR = 500              -- Maximum number of Red Armor groups
 local SPAWN_SCHED_RED_ARMOR = 200      -- Base spawn frequency for Red Armor (seconds)
 
 -- Blue Side Settings
@@ -109,8 +114,8 @@ local INIT_BLUE_INFANTRY = 15           -- Initial number of Blue Infantry group
 local MAX_BLUE_INFANTRY = 100          -- Maximum number of Blue Infantry groups
 local SPAWN_SCHED_BLUE_INFANTRY = 1200 -- Base spawn frequency for Blue Infantry (seconds)
 
-local INIT_BLUE_ARMOR = 25             -- Initial number of Blue Armor groups
+local INIT_BLUE_ARMOR = 30             -- Initial number of Blue Armor groups
-local MAX_BLUE_ARMOR = 100             -- Maximum number of Blue Armor groups
+local MAX_BLUE_ARMOR = 500             -- Maximum number of Blue Armor groups
 local SPAWN_SCHED_BLUE_ARMOR = 200     -- Base spawn frequency for Blue Armor (seconds)
 
 local ASSIGN_TASKS_SCHED = 900         -- How often to reassign tasks to idle groups (seconds)
@@ -133,7 +138,8 @@ local BLUE_ARMOR_SPAWN_GROUP = "BlueArmorGroup"
 -- AI Tasking Behavior
 -- Note: DCS engine can crash with "CREATING PATH MAKES TOO LONG" if units try to path too far
 -- Keep these values conservative to reduce pathfinding load and avoid server crashes
-local MAX_ATTACK_DISTANCE = 45000 -- Maximum distance in meters for attacking enemy zones. Units won't attack zones farther than this. (25km ≈ 13.5nm)
+-- OPTIMIZATION: Reduced MAX_ATTACK_DISTANCE from 25km to 20km to reduce pathfinding complexity
+local MAX_ATTACK_DISTANCE = 20000 -- Maximum distance in meters for attacking enemy zones. Units won't attack zones farther than this. (20km ≈ 10.8nm)
 local ATTACK_RETRY_COOLDOWN = 1800   -- Seconds a group will wait before re-attempting an attack if no valid enemy zone was found (30 minutes)
 
 -- Define warehouses for each side
@@ -562,7 +568,7 @@ local function TryDefenderRotation(group, zone)
             end
         end
         
-        if oldestDefender and oldestDefenderGroup:GetName() ~= group:GetName() then
+        if oldestDefender and oldestDefenderGroup and oldestDefenderGroup:GetName() ~= group:GetName() then
             -- Remove old defender
             for i, defenderName in ipairs(garrison.defenders) do
                 if defenderName == oldestDefender then
@@ -632,9 +638,10 @@ local function AssignTasksToGroups()
                 if zoneInfo and zoneInfo.zone then
                     env.info(string.format("[DGB PLUGIN] %s: Defender patrol in zone %s", groupName, zoneName))
                     -- Use simpler patrol method to reduce pathfinding memory
+                    -- Reduced patrol radius from 0.5 to 0.3 to create simpler paths
                     local zoneCoord = zoneInfo.zone:GetCoordinate()
                     if zoneCoord then
-                        local patrolPoint = zoneCoord:GetRandomCoordinateInRadius(zoneInfo.zone:GetRadius() * 0.5)
+                        local patrolPoint = zoneCoord:GetRandomCoordinateInRadius(zoneInfo.zone:GetRadius() * 0.3)  -- Reduced from 0.5
                         local speed = IsInfantryGroup(group) and 15 or 25 -- km/h - slow patrol
                         group:RouteGroundTo(patrolPoint, speed, "Vee", 1)
                     end
@@ -682,7 +689,7 @@ local function AssignTasksToGroups()
         end
 
         -- 3. HANDLE GROUPS IN FRIENDLY ZONES
-        if currentZone and currentZoneCapture:GetCoalition() == groupCoalition then
+        if currentZone and currentZoneCapture and currentZoneCapture:GetCoalition() == groupCoalition then
             local zoneName = currentZone:GetName()
             
             -- PRIORITY 1: If the zone is under attack, all non-defenders should help defend it
@@ -752,9 +759,10 @@ local function AssignTasksToGroups()
             
             -- Use simpler waypoint-based routing instead of TaskRouteToZone to reduce pathfinding memory load
             -- This prevents the "CREATING PATH MAKES TOO LONG" memory buildup
+            -- Reduced radius from 0.7 to 0.5 to create simpler, shorter paths
             local zoneCoord = closestEnemyZone:GetCoordinate()
             if zoneCoord then
-                local randomPoint = zoneCoord:GetRandomCoordinateInRadius(closestEnemyZone:GetRadius() * 0.7)
+                local randomPoint = zoneCoord:GetRandomCoordinateInRadius(closestEnemyZone:GetRadius() * 0.5)  -- Reduced from 0.7
                 local speed = IsInfantryGroup(group) and 20 or 40 -- km/h
                 group:RouteGroundTo(randomPoint, speed, "Vee", 1)
             end
@@ -1189,8 +1197,10 @@ local function CleanupStaleData()
         end
     end
     
-    -- Force Lua garbage collection to reclaim memory
+    -- Force aggressive Lua garbage collection to reclaim memory
-    collectgarbage("collect")
+    -- Step-based collection helps ensure thorough cleanup
+    collectgarbage("collect")  -- Full collection
+    collectgarbage("collect")  -- Second pass to catch finalized objects
     
     if cleanedGroups > 0 or cleanedCooldowns > 0 or cleanedGarrisons > 0 then
         env.info(string.format("[DGB PLUGIN] Cleanup: Removed %d groups, %d cooldowns, %d garrisons", 
@@ -1200,10 +1210,13 @@ end
 
 -- Optional periodic memory usage logging (Lua-only; shows in dcs.log)
 local ENABLE_MEMORY_LOGGING = true
-local MEMORY_LOG_INTERVAL = 900 -- seconds (15 minutes)
+local MEMORY_LOG_INTERVAL = 600 -- seconds (10 minutes) - reduced from 15 minutes
-local CLEANUP_INTERVAL = 600 -- seconds (10 minutes)
+local CLEANUP_INTERVAL = 300 -- seconds (5 minutes) - reduced from 10 minutes for more aggressive cleanup
 
 local function LogMemoryUsage()
+    -- Force garbage collection before measuring to get accurate readings
+    collectgarbage("collect")
+    
     local luaMemoryKB = collectgarbage("count")
     local luaMemoryMB = luaMemoryKB / 1024