litestar-dependency-injection

Coordinate app, router, and handler dependency injection for Litestar applications.

7|1|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alti3/litestar-skills --skill litestar-dependency-injection
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Skill: litestar-dependency-injection
Source: https://github.com/alti3/litestar-skills/tree/main/plugins/litestar/skills/litestar-dependency-injection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alti3/litestar-skills --skill litestar-dependency-injection

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamline dependency wiring in Litestar apps, reducing boilerplate and simplifying lifecycle management for services, repositories, and per-request resources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provider-based wiring: Define clear ownership for dependencies and inject them at app, router, or handler scope.
  • Lifecycle-aware wiring: Manage startup/shutdown lifecycles and clean up per-request resources automatically.
  • Test-friendly overrides: Allow easy overrides in tests without mutating global state or internals.

Quick Start

Create a provider for a shared setting and inject it into a route using Provide.

Frequently Asked Questions about litestar-dependency-injection

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage dependency injection scopes in Litestar across app and router levels?▼

Dependency injection scopes in Litestar are managed by defining clear provider ownership, allowing you to inject dependencies at app, router, or handler levels while enforcing stable provider keys like db_session to avoid global state.

How do I override Litestar dependencies for unit testing without mutating global state?▼

You can override Litestar dependencies for unit testing by using test-friendly provider overrides, allowing you to inject mock services without mutating global state or touching application internals.

What is the best way to handle service lifecycle and cleanup for per-request resources in Litestar?▼

The best way to handle service lifecycle in Litestar is using lifecycle-aware wiring, which manages startup and shutdown phases automatically and cleans up per-request resources without boilerplate.

Does Litestar dependency injection support scalable applications with complex service wiring?▼

Yes, Litestar dependency injection supports scalable applications by streamlining service wiring, coordinating app-wide and router-level dependencies with lifecycle-aware management to reduce boilerplate.

How to set up providers in Litestar to avoid global state and ensure idempotent configuration?▼

Set up providers in Litestar by using stable keys like settings or current_user, promoting idempotent setup and avoiding global state by defining clear dependency ownership across application scopes.