feat: implement #728, #729, #730, #731 - cache metrics, captcha lockout - #846

Node.js 20 is deprecated. The following actions target Node.js 20 but are being forced to run on Node.js 24: actions/checkout@v3, actions/setup-node@v3. For more information see: https://github.blog/changelog/2025-09-19-deprecation-of-node-20-on-github-actions-runners/

Missing return type on function

Missing return type on function

Missing return type on function

Missing return type on function

Missing return type on function

'ApiQuery' is defined but never used

'ApiOperation' is defined but never used

Unexpected any. Specify a different type

Unexpected any. Specify a different type