litestar-org

Auto-activate for polyfactory imports, ModelFactory, DataclassFactory, MsgspecFactory, AttrsFactory, Use, Fixture, register_fixture, polyfactory.pytest_plugin, __random_seed__, or coverage(). Use when generating typed mock data for tests or pytest fixtures. Not for production seeding or property-based testing.

Auto-activate for MsgspecDTO, DTOConfig, litestar.dto, OpenAPIConfig, request body schemas, response DTOs, schema_extra, RequestEncodingType, or /schema output. Use when shaping Litestar DTOs, OpenAPI schemas, wire names, request encoding, or response models. Not for persistence models alone or non-Litestar API schema tools.

Auto-activate for Dockerfile, docker-compose.yml, railway.json, railway.toml, Procfile, cloudbuild.yaml, app.yaml, service.yaml, deploy.sh, systemd units, Kubernetes manifests, Terraform, or granian/litestar run in deployment context. Use when deploying Litestar apps to containers, Railway, Cloud Run, GKE, systemd, or CI/CD release targets. Not for non-Litestar Python apps or build artifact packag

Auto-activate for litestar_email imports, EmailPlugin, EmailConfig, EmailService, EmailMessage, SMTPConfig, ResendConfig, SendGridConfig, MailgunConfig, or InMemoryConfig. Use when sending transactional email from Litestar, choosing an email backend, testing email flows, or injecting EmailService. Not for non-Litestar email SDK usage or marketing campaign platforms.

Auto-activate for Google ADK, LlmAgent, Runner, SQLSpecSessionService, Vertex AI, agent chat endpoints, streaming AI responses, tool-calling endpoints, or Litestar-hosted model workflows. Use when serving AI agents or model-backed workflows from Litestar. Not for offline ML training or non-Litestar agent servers.

Auto-activate for alembic/, alembic.ini, advanced_alchemy imports, SQLAlchemyAsyncRepositoryService, SQLAlchemyAsyncConfig, UUIDAuditBase, repository_type, service_class, or web framework Advanced Alchemy extensions. Use when working with Advanced Alchemy ORM models, repositories, services, Alembic migrations, filters, pagination, framework session wiring, custom types, caching, replicas, or file

Auto-activate for SQLAlchemyAsyncRepositoryService, SQLSpecAsyncService, create_filter_dependencies, LimitOffsetFilter, OffsetPagination, repository_type, service_class, filters, pagination, or CRUD service layers. Use when implementing Litestar data services, repositories, filters, or pagination. Not for raw driver usage with no Litestar boundary.

Auto-activate for guards=, Guard, ASGIConnection, BaseRouteHandler, connection.user, PermissionDeniedException, JWT auth, OAuth2, role checks, tenant checks, or WebSocket auth. Use when implementing Litestar authentication, authorization, Guards, or permission boundaries. Not for business validation or frontend route protection.

Auto-activate for uv build, hatch build, pyapp, Hatchling force-include, bundled frontend assets, PyApp onefile binaries, GitHub Actions build matrices, PYAPP_* env vars, cargo-zigbuild, or python-build-standalone. Use when packaging Litestar apps as wheels, onefile binaries, release artifacts, or asset-bundled distributions. Not for runtime deployment - use litestar-deployment.

Auto-activate for Provide, dependencies=, dependency maps, litestar.di, scoped providers, Dishka FromDishka, Inject, provider modules, or request/session/app scope wiring. Use when wiring Litestar dependencies, service factories, app state dependencies, or external DI integration. Not for plain function parameters or unrelated IoC containers.

Auto-activate for @websocket, WebSocket, ServerSentEvent, SSE, ChannelsPlugin, ChannelsBackend, stream_pubsub, channel subscriptions, realtime events, or cross-process fan-out. Use when implementing Litestar WebSockets, SSE, Channels, or event publishing. Not for polling-only APIs or frontend socket clients alone.

Auto-activate for polyfactory imports, ModelFactory, DataclassFactory, MsgspecFactory, AttrsFactory, Use, Fixture, register_fixture, polyfactory.pytest_plugin, __random_seed__, or coverage(). Use when generating typed mock data for tests or pytest fixtures. Not for production seeding or property-based testing.

Auto-activate for exception_handlers, HTTPException, ApplicationError, NotFoundError, ConflictError, ValidationException, PermissionDeniedException, RFC 7807 responses, or domain-to-HTTP error mapping. Use when designing Litestar exception hierarchies, handlers, or error responses. Not for client-side errors or generic Python exception cleanup.

Auto-activate for litestar_granian imports, GranianPlugin, GranianConfig, granian CLI commands, worker/thread tuning, HTTP/2, SSL, backpressure, or ASGI server config in a Litestar app. Use when serving Litestar with Granian in development or production. Not for FastAPI, Django, non-Litestar apps, or uvicorn-specific configuration.

Auto-activate for get_env, dataclass settings, pydantic_settings, BaseSettings, lru_cache settings factories, app.state settings, LITESTAR_APP, env var parsing, or typed app config. Use when defining Litestar settings, config factories, env loading, or settings injection. Not for frontend environment variables or deployment secrets management alone.

Auto-activate for sqlspec imports, SQLSpec, SQLFileLoader, driver adapters, query builders, named SQL files, filters, pagination, Arrow, framework extensions, ADK stores, data dictionary introspection, or observability hooks. Use when working with direct SQL through sqlspec across Litestar, FastAPI, Flask, or Starlette. Not for ORM-specific repository patterns or raw driver usage without sqlspec.

Auto-activate for uv build, hatch build, pyapp, Hatchling force-include, bundled frontend assets, PyApp onefile binaries, GitHub Actions build matrices, PYAPP_* env vars, cargo-zigbuild, or python-build-standalone. Use when packaging Litestar apps as wheels, onefile binaries, release artifacts, or asset-bundled distributions. Not for runtime deployment - use litestar-deployment.

Auto-activate for litestar_email imports, EmailPlugin, EmailConfig, EmailService, EmailMessage, SMTPConfig, ResendConfig, SendGridConfig, MailgunConfig, or InMemoryConfig. Use when sending transactional email from Litestar, choosing an email backend, testing email flows, or injecting EmailService. Not for non-Litestar email SDK usage or marketing campaign platforms.

Auto-activate for litestar_htmx imports, HTMXPlugin, HTMXRequest, HTMXTemplate, TriggerEvent, PushUrl, HXLocation, hx-* attributes in Litestar templates, or partial HTML responses. Use when building HTMX-powered Litestar handlers, templates, and server-triggered client events. Not for full SPA routing or non-Litestar HTMX apps.

Auto-activate for litestar_vite.inertia, InertiaConfig, component= route handlers, @inertia, @inertiajs/react, @inertiajs/vue3, @inertiajs/svelte, createInertiaApp, useForm, usePage, Link, router, or resources/js/pages. Use when wiring Inertia.js with Litestar and litestar-vite for React, Vue, or Svelte server-driven SPAs. Not for JSON-API-only SPAs, HTMX apps, or non-Litestar backends.

Auto-activate for litestar_mcp imports, LitestarMCP, MCPConfig, MCPController, @mcp_tool, @mcp_resource, JSON-RPC route exposure, route filtering, or OAuth/Guard-protected MCP endpoints. Use when exposing Litestar routes as MCP tools or resources. Not for non-Litestar MCP servers or FastAPI/Django MCP integrations.

Auto-activate for Controller classes, Router, route decorators, @get/@post/@put/@patch/@delete, route_handler, path params, app/domain modules, or DomainPlugin layout. Use when designing Litestar routes, handlers, Controller grouping, Router composition, or domain folders. Not for non-Litestar routing or frontend routers.

Auto-activate for litestar_vite imports, VitePlugin, ViteConfig, PathConfig, RuntimeConfig, TypeGenConfig, InertiaConfig, vite.config.ts, astro.config.mjs with litestar-vite-plugin/astro, litestar assets, HMR, or generated route/schema assets. Use when wiring a Vite frontend with Litestar across SPA, template, HTMX/Jinja, Inertia, SSR, SSG, or external Angular CLI modes. Not for Webpack, Rollup, P

Auto-activate for litestar.toml, [tool.litestar], pyproject.toml with a litestar dependency, or app creation with Litestar(). Use when orienting a Litestar project, choosing the right Litestar subskill, or scaffolding app-level structure. Not for focused routing, DTO, auth, DI, data, settings, exceptions, middleware, plugin, realtime, AI, deployment, or testing work - use the narrower skill.

Auto-activate for msgspec imports, msgspec.Struct, msgspec.Meta, msgspec.json, msgspec.msgpack, tagged unions, enc_hook, dec_hook, or convert(). Use when defining msgspec models, serialization codecs, validation constraints, discriminated unions, or Litestar DTO data shapes. Not for Pydantic, dataclasses, attrs, or ORM models unless converting at a boundary.

Auto-activate for Dockerfile, docker-compose.yml, railway.json, railway.toml, Procfile, cloudbuild.yaml, app.yaml, service.yaml, deploy.sh, systemd units, Kubernetes manifests, Terraform, or granian/litestar run in deployment context. Use when deploying Litestar apps to containers, Railway, Cloud Run, GKE, systemd, or CI/CD release targets. Not for non-Litestar Python apps or build artifact packag

Auto-activate for AbstractMiddleware, DefineMiddleware, MiddlewareProtocol, middleware=, CORSConfig, CSRFConfig, AllowedHostsConfig, CompressionConfig, request IDs, auth middleware, or ASGI scope filtering. Use when configuring Litestar middleware or cross-cutting request behavior. Not for route-level business logic or frontend middleware.

Auto-activate for Litestar plugins=, InitPluginProtocol, CLIPluginProtocol, SerializationPluginProtocol, OpenAPISchemaPluginProtocol, DomainPlugin, app plugin lists, or first-party plugin composition. Use when wiring Litestar plugins or authoring plugin protocols. Not for installing unrelated Python packages or deployment plugin marketplaces.

Auto-activate for litestar_saq imports, SAQPlugin, SAQConfig, QueueConfig, TaskQueues, CronJob, litestar workers run, background jobs, scheduled jobs, or SAQ web UI. Use when adding first-party SAQ background work to Litestar. Not for Celery, RQ, Dramatiq, raw SAQ outside Litestar, or custom PostgreSQL-native queues unless explicitly chosen.

Use when authoring or reviewing Litestar skill content, Python examples, TypeScript examples, shared style rules, PEP 604 unions, async I/O, Google docstrings, ruff/mypy/pyright tooling, pytest conventions, or CI/CD rules. Not for framework-specific implementation guidance - use the individual focused skill.

Auto-activate for test_*.py, conftest.py, litestar.testing imports, TestClient, AsyncTestClient, create_test_client, @pytest.mark.anyio, Guard mocks, DI overrides, or Litestar handler tests. Use when testing Litestar apps, handlers, lifespan, auth, HTMX, Inertia, or database-backed integration flows. Not for generic pytest, Vitest, or non-Litestar test suites.

Auto-activate for pytest_databases imports, conftest.py database fixtures, Docker-backed PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQLite/Oracle tests, or integration-test database lifecycle. Use when configuring pytest database containers and fixtures. Not for mocked databases or non-pytest test frameworks.

Auto-activate for guards=, Guard, ASGIConnection, BaseRouteHandler, connection.user, PermissionDeniedException, JWT auth, OAuth2, role checks, tenant checks, or WebSocket auth. Use when implementing Litestar authentication, authorization, Guards, or permission boundaries. Not for business validation or frontend route protection.

Auto-activate for Google ADK, LlmAgent, Runner, SQLSpecSessionService, Vertex AI, agent chat endpoints, streaming AI responses, tool-calling endpoints, or Litestar-hosted model workflows. Use when serving AI agents or model-backed workflows from Litestar. Not for offline ML training or non-Litestar agent servers.

Auto-activate for SQLAlchemyAsyncRepositoryService, SQLSpecAsyncService, create_filter_dependencies, LimitOffsetFilter, OffsetPagination, repository_type, service_class, filters, pagination, or CRUD service layers. Use when implementing Litestar data services, repositories, filters, or pagination. Not for raw driver usage with no Litestar boundary.

Auto-activate for exception_handlers, HTTPException, ApplicationError, NotFoundError, ConflictError, ValidationException, PermissionDeniedException, RFC 7807 responses, or domain-to-HTTP error mapping. Use when designing Litestar exception hierarchies, handlers, or error responses. Not for client-side errors or generic Python exception cleanup.

Auto-activate for get_env, dataclass settings, pydantic_settings, BaseSettings, lru_cache settings factories, app.state settings, LITESTAR_APP, env var parsing, or typed app config. Use when defining Litestar settings, config factories, env loading, or settings injection. Not for frontend environment variables or deployment secrets management alone.

Auto-activate for msgspec imports, msgspec.Struct, msgspec.Meta, msgspec.json, msgspec.msgpack, tagged unions, enc_hook, dec_hook, or convert(). Use when defining msgspec models, serialization codecs, validation constraints, discriminated unions, or Litestar DTO data shapes. Not for Pydantic, dataclasses, attrs, or ORM models unless converting at a boundary.

Auto-activate for Provide, dependencies=, dependency maps, litestar.di, scoped providers, Dishka FromDishka, Inject, provider modules, or request/session/app scope wiring. Use when wiring Litestar dependencies, service factories, app state dependencies, or external DI integration. Not for plain function parameters or unrelated IoC containers.

Auto-activate for litestar_saq imports, SAQPlugin, SAQConfig, QueueConfig, TaskQueues, CronJob, litestar workers run, background jobs, scheduled jobs, or SAQ web UI. Use when adding first-party SAQ background work to Litestar. Not for Celery, RQ, Dramatiq, raw SAQ outside Litestar, or custom PostgreSQL-native queues unless explicitly chosen.

Auto-activate for test_*.py, conftest.py, litestar.testing imports, TestClient, AsyncTestClient, create_test_client, @pytest.mark.anyio, Guard mocks, DI overrides, or Litestar handler tests. Use when testing Litestar apps, handlers, lifespan, auth, HTMX, Inertia, or database-backed integration flows. Not for generic pytest, Vitest, or non-Litestar test suites.

Auto-activate for MsgspecDTO, DTOConfig, litestar.dto, OpenAPIConfig, request body schemas, response DTOs, schema_extra, RequestEncodingType, or /schema output. Use when shaping Litestar DTOs, OpenAPI schemas, wire names, request encoding, or response models. Not for persistence models alone or non-Litestar API schema tools.

Auto-activate for litestar_granian imports, GranianPlugin, GranianConfig, granian CLI commands, worker/thread tuning, HTTP/2, SSL, backpressure, or ASGI server config in a Litestar app. Use when serving Litestar with Granian in development or production. Not for FastAPI, Django, non-Litestar apps, or uvicorn-specific configuration.

Auto-activate for litestar_mcp imports, LitestarMCP, MCPConfig, MCPController, @mcp_tool, @mcp_resource, JSON-RPC route exposure, route filtering, or OAuth/Guard-protected MCP endpoints. Use when exposing Litestar routes as MCP tools or resources. Not for non-Litestar MCP servers or FastAPI/Django MCP integrations.

Auto-activate for Litestar plugins=, InitPluginProtocol, CLIPluginProtocol, SerializationPluginProtocol, OpenAPISchemaPluginProtocol, DomainPlugin, app plugin lists, or first-party plugin composition. Use when wiring Litestar plugins or authoring plugin protocols. Not for installing unrelated Python packages or deployment plugin marketplaces.

Auto-activate for @websocket, WebSocket, ServerSentEvent, SSE, ChannelsPlugin, ChannelsBackend, stream_pubsub, channel subscriptions, realtime events, or cross-process fan-out. Use when implementing Litestar WebSockets, SSE, Channels, or event publishing. Not for polling-only APIs or frontend socket clients alone.

Use when authoring or reviewing Litestar skill content, Python examples, TypeScript examples, shared style rules, PEP 604 unions, async I/O, Google docstrings, ruff/mypy/pyright tooling, pytest conventions, or CI/CD rules. Not for framework-specific implementation guidance - use the individual focused skill.

Auto-activate for litestar_htmx imports, HTMXPlugin, HTMXRequest, HTMXTemplate, TriggerEvent, PushUrl, HXLocation, hx-* attributes in Litestar templates, or partial HTML responses. Use when building HTMX-powered Litestar handlers, templates, and server-triggered client events. Not for full SPA routing or non-Litestar HTMX apps.