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# **About Litestar**

Learn about the Litestar organization, our community-driven approach, and the team of maintainers who make it all possible.

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Maintainers

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**291**

Contributors

[Card link](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/graphs/contributors)

**2.24.0**

Version

[Card link](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/releases)

**MIT**

License

[Card link](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/blob/main/LICENSE)

## **Our Organization**

Litestar is developed by volunteers and outside contributors, led by a dedicated team of Maintainers. Our community-driven project encourages user involvement and values every contribution.

**Community-Driven**

Developed by volunteers and outside contributors with an open, welcoming approach to all participants.

**Every Contribution Welcome**

We follow the All Contributors guidelines and appreciate every form of contribution, big or small.

**Open Participation**

Join our community through issues, discussions, pull requests, and code contributions.

## **Project History**

Litestar has evolved significantly since its inception, originally starting as 'Starlite'. The rebranding to 'Litestar' in version 2.0 marked a new chapter, avoiding confusion with similar frameworks.

January 2022

**Originally "Starlite"**

The project began its journey under the name "Starlite", establishing itself as a powerful ASGI framework.

October 2023

**Renamed to "Litestar" in v2.0**

To avoid confusion with similar framework names, we rebranded to "Litestar" with version 2.0, marking a new chapter in our development.

Q3-Q4 2026

**Litestar v3.0 Release**

Major version release bringing enhanced performance, new features, and improved developer experience to the framework.

## **Meet Our Maintainers and Members**

Litestar is developed by a dedicated team of maintainers and contributors who ensure the project's success.

![Andrew Truong](https://github.com/adhtruong.png)

### **Andrew Truong**

Maintainer [** GitHub **](https://github.com/adhtruong)

![Cody Fincher](https://github.com/cofin.png)

### **Cody Fincher**

Maintainer [** GitHub **](https://github.com/cofin)

![Jacob Coffee](https://github.com/JacobCoffee.png)

### **Jacob Coffee**

Maintainer [** GitHub **](https://github.com/JacobCoffee)

![Julien Courtès](https://github.com/Kumzy.png)

### **Julien Courtès**

Maintainer [** GitHub **](https://github.com/Kumzy)

![Peter Schutt](https://github.com/peterschutt.png)

### **Peter Schutt**

Maintainer [** GitHub **](https://github.com/peterschutt)

![Janek Nouvertné](https://github.com/provinzkraut.png)

### **Janek Nouvertné**

Maintainer [** GitHub **](https://github.com/provinzkraut)

![DanCardin](https://github.com/DanCardin.png)

### **DanCardin**

Member [** GitHub **](https://github.com/DanCardin)

![euri10](https://github.com/euri10.png)

### **euri10**

Member [** GitHub **](https://github.com/euri10)

![Harshal Laheri](https://github.com/Harshal6927.png)

### **Harshal Laheri**

Member [** GitHub **](https://github.com/Harshal6927)

![Sobolevn](https://github.com/sobolevn.png)

### **Sobolevn**

Member [** GitHub **](https://github.com/sobolevn)

![Winston H.](https://github.com/winstxnhdw.png)

### **Winston H.**

Member [** GitHub **](https://github.com/winstxnhdw)

Litestar was made possible by all the contributors that participated in the project over time. Thank you!

[**All contributors**](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/graphs/contributors)

## **Ways to Contribute**

Litestar welcomes contributors from all backgrounds and skill levels. Join our growing community to help by answering questions, improving documentation, joining discussions, or contributing to development.

**Opening Issues**

Report bugs, request features, or ask questions to help improve the project.

[Opening Issues](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/issues/new)

**Participating in Discussions**

Share ideas, help others, and engage with the community in our discussions.

[Participating in Discussions](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/discussions)

**Reviewing Pull Requests**

Help review code changes and provide feedback to maintain high quality.

[Reviewing Pull Requests](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/pulls)

**Contributing Code**

Submit bug fixes, new features, or improvements to the codebase.

[Contributing Code](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)

**Contributing Documentation**

Improve the documentation or fix errors.

[Contributing Documentation](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)

### **Get Involved **

Every contribution is welcome and appreciated! Join our community and help make Litestar even better.

[**Contribute on GitHub **](https://github.com/litestar-org/litestar) [** Join Discord **](https://discord.gg/litestar)