SMOG Cleaner

⭐ ⭐ (153 endorsements) 📥 8,075 downloads 📌 v2.1 📅 5/2/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By xxBellatrix · Tools and Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/8/2026 📅 Created: 5/2/2026

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #39 of 144 Tools and Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

Simple Mod Object Garbage Cleaner

SMOG Cleaner attempts to lower memory strain and reduce the chance of Lua VM out-of-memory errors.

It helps reduce Lua heap pressure by running Lua garbage collection when needed, clearing unused objects.

NEW! Choose from three real-time HUDs: Analogue, Digital or Advanced Digital.

SMOG Cleaner watches heap usage and if the heap reaches critical thresholds, it automatically runs garbage collection.

Press F5 or type /smog in Chat to manually run garbage collection once. It will notify you of the amount cleaned.

You can find your actual maximum Lua heap size on its mod options page.

Please note: if mods retain references to objects, that memory remains live and cannot be freed by garbage collection, so you can still run out of memory even after cleaning.

Options

  • []Auto clean at unobtrusive times[/]

    []Auto clean every 10 minutes[/]

    []Hide automatic notifications, but not critical warnings[/]

    []User-defined hotkey for manual clearance[/]

    []User-defined hotkey for toggling/cycling HUD[/]

    []Adjust screen location of HUD and notifications[/]

    []Optional HUD with digital, analogue or advanced digital appearance[/]

    Main features

    []Automatic cleaning at critical Lua heap levels, with aggressive cleaning at higher levels.[/]

    []Manual Lua garbage collection with /smog or user-defined hotkey (F5 is default)[/]

    []F5 also clears mod notifications (for when they stack up and appear noisily five-at-a-time)[/]

    []Cycle through HUDs and toggle on/off with F8 (as default).[/]

    []Auto-cleaning at convenient times, like mission start.[/]

    []Choose auto-cleaning every 10 minutes if wanted.[/]

    []Option to mute the automatic notifications.[/]

    []Shows your max heap size in mod's options page.[/]

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

SMOG Cleaner is a lightweight utility that runs Lua garbage collection to clear unused objects from the Lua heap, reducing critical memory pressure. With 153 endorsements and 8,075 downloads, it's a niche tool for players experiencing memory-related issues. Last updated August 2026, it remains a simple, focused solution for optimizing game performance.

✨ Key Features

Runs Lua garbage collection to clear unused objects from the Lua heap.
Reduces critical memory pressure in the game.
Simple utility with a focused purpose, no extra bloat.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 153 endorsements and over 8k downloads.
  • Directly targets memory pressure, which can help with stutters or crashes.
  • Lightweight and easy to understand—no complex setup.

⚠️ Cons

  • Niche appeal: only useful if you're actually hitting Lua memory issues.
  • May not be compatible with other mods that manipulate Lua state or memory.
  • Limited to a single function—no additional features or customization.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who experience memory-related crashes or performance dips in Lua-heavy modded setups. If you're a modder or power user who knows your game is hitting memory limits, this is a quick fix. Skip if you don't have memory problems—this won't change your game otherwise.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager, install this like any other mod; otherwise, drop the files into your mods folder.
  • Monitor your memory usage before and after to see if it actually helps—use the game's debug tools or task manager.
  • If you're on a version of the game that doesn't support Lua garbage collection, this mod won't work—check your game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Warhammer40kdarktide Mods
Author
xxBellatrix
Version
2.1
Downloads
8,075
Endorsements
153
Category
Tools and Utilities
Created
5/2/2026
Updated
8/8/2026

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