LuaLS / LuaLS/lua-language-server

Consuming 2gb of RAM

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Description

How are you using the lua-language-server?

NeoVim

Which OS are you using?

Linux

What is the issue affecting?

Other

Expected Behaviour
Actual Behaviour
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Reproduction steps

Just opening .lua file in nvim

Additional Notes

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Log File

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by opening a .lua file in NeoVim on Linux and measure the language server's memory usage. The report provides no log file, expected behavior, or named source file; progress would require identifying what causes the reported 2 GB usage and confirming memory use is reduced.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, lua, neovim
Domain
devtools, operating-systems, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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