Open source library
Based on Validark's original version.
Figure
fig. 1 — One owner gathers cleanup work, and one cleanup boundary releases it predictably.
Project note
A popular cleanup tool for Roblox games. Its API is small and predictable.
The problem
Games that run for a long time collect many resources. These include connections, instances, promises, and callbacks. Each one has its own way to clean up. When nobody owns them, teardown turns into a hunt and leaks hide in the gaps.
Janitor gives those resources one owner and one clear point where cleanup happens.
Stewardship
Janitor builds on Validark’s original work. I maintain and improve it. I refine the API, write docs, publish releases, and keep it dependable for the Roblox developers who use it.
Its main design choice is restraint. Janitor doesn’t try to be a full lifecycle framework. It gives different kinds of resources one way to clean up, then leaves them alone.
What it demonstrates
- Long-term care of a public API.
- Clear credit and a smooth handoff between maintainers.
- Good docs and steady releases for a community library.
- Lifecycle fixes that stay within the tool’s job.