cache-inflight

Manage translation caches with TTL expiration and deduplication using SQLite.

Updated Jan 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Aliisa-yt/twitchbot --skill cache-inflight
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Skill: cache-inflight
Source: https://github.com/Aliisa-yt/twitchbot/tree/main/.github/skills/cache-inflight
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Aliisa-yt/twitchbot --skill cache-inflight

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of managing translation caches efficiently and preventing redundant processing of identical requests through robust concurrency control.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cache Management: Implements TTL-based expiration and deduplication for translation and language detection caches using SQLite.
  • Concurrency Control: Utilizes asyncio.Lock and Future objects to merge concurrent requests for the same cache key, preventing duplicate translations.
  • Use Case: When multiple users simultaneously request translations for the same phrase, this Skill ensures the translation is performed only once, with all subsequent requests efficiently retrieving the result from the cache or waiting for the ongoing operation.

Quick Start

Implement the cache-inflight skill to manage translation caching and prevent duplicate processing.

Frequently Asked Questions about cache-inflight

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

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How do I prevent duplicate translations when multiple async requests hit the same phrase?

Preventing duplicate translations of identical concurrent requests is achieved by merging operations using asyncio Locks and Futures. This deduplication ensures the translation is performed only once, while subsequent requests wait for the ongoing operation or retrieve the cached result.

How does SQLite manage cache expiration for translation services?

SQLite manages translation and language detection caches by implementing TTL-based expiration. This automatically invalidates outdated cache entries, ensuring efficient caching and preventing the retrieval of stale translation data.

What is request deduplication in asyncio and when do I need it for caching?

Request deduplication in asyncio caching merges concurrent operations for the same cache key using Futures. You need it when multiple users simultaneously request translations for the same phrase to prevent redundant processing and reduce overhead.

Do I need external dependencies to use asyncio Locks for concurrency control?

No external dependencies are required to use asyncio Locks and Futures for concurrency control. The cache management relies solely on built-in asynchronous operations alongside SQLite for robust translation caching and deduplication.

How to implement a translation cache with TTL and concurrency control?

Implementing a translation cache with TTL and concurrency control involves using SQLite for storage and expiration, combined with asyncio Locks and Futures to merge concurrent requests. This prevents redundant processing of identical translation operations.

What is the best way to handle concurrent language detection requests in Python?

The best way to handle concurrent language detection requests is using asyncio Futures to deduplicate operations. By caching results in SQLite with TTL expiration, identical simultaneous language detection requests are merged into a single processing operation.