litestar-events

Register ordered startup and shutdown hooks for Litestar application resource lifecycles.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Coordinating app-wide startup and shutdown tasks is error-prone without a centralized lifecycle mechanism. This skill provides structured hooks to initialize resources on startup and ensure clean release on shutdown, preventing leaks and race conditions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Startup hooks orchestration: define on_startup tasks with explicit ordering to guarantee resources are created before use.
  • Shutdown hooks orchestration: ensure resources are released in a safe, deterministic order on app termination.
  • Lifecycle observability: integrates with logs and metrics to verify resource lifecycles across environments.

Quick Start

Configure startup and shutdown hooks in your Litestar app to initialize and release shared resources automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about litestar-events

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

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How do I manage Litestar startup and shutdown hooks for deterministic resource initialization?

To manage Litestar startup and shutdown hooks, register lifecycle events with explicit ordering to ensure deterministic resource initialization and cleanup. This prevents race conditions by guaranteeing resources are created before use and released safely on termination.

Why do my application resources leak or fail during startup and shutdown?

Application resources leak during startup and shutdown due to uncoordinated lifecycle events without centralized control. Structured hooks release resources in a deterministic order on termination, preventing leaks and ensuring clean app-wide dependency management.

Can I enforce explicit ordering for Litestar application lifecycle events in production?

Yes, you can enforce explicit ordering for Litestar application lifecycle events in production. Startup and shutdown hooks orchestrate tasks sequentially to guarantee resources are created before use and released safely upon app termination.

How do I handle startup failures and log resource lifecycles in a Litestar app?

To handle startup failures and log resource lifecycles in a Litestar app, apply structured hooks that integrate with logs and metrics. This provides lifecycle observability to verify resource states and handle initialization failures across environments.

What is the best way to ensure idempotent startup and shutdown in Litestar applications?

The best way to ensure idempotent startup and shutdown in Litestar applications is registering centralized lifecycle hooks. This mechanism satisfies idempotency requirements, handles failures, and manages app-wide resources without causing race conditions.

When do I need centralized lifecycle hooks for my Litestar application?

You need centralized lifecycle hooks for your Litestar application when coordinating app-wide startup and shutdown tasks. This mechanism prevents error-prone resource management by ensuring clean release on shutdown and deterministic initialization on startup.