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pm.max_requests should be set

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Description

According to the official Nextcloud server tuning guide, PHP-FPM should be configured with pm.max_requests set, to prevent memory leaks.

I am in a situation where workers consume increasing amounts of memory. I suspect this is to my configuration of the preview generation (enabled HEIC, PDF). I assume it is normal behavior, that workers do not actively free their allocated memory. pm.max_requests solves the problem by limiting worker lifespan.

I suggest to make the value configurable with some reasonable default (e.g., 500).

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Search the repository for the PHP-FPM pool configuration and existing configurable process-manager settings, then trace how values are generated or installed. Add a configurable pm.max_requests value with a reasonable default such as 500, and verify that the resulting PHP-FPM configuration contains it.

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Tech stack
php
Domain
backend, devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
57/100

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