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Add Support for LiteDB as a Database Provider

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ABP Framework currently supports a variety of relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite) and some NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
LiteDB is a lightweight, file-based NoSQL database that is simple to use, requires no server, and is ideal for:

  • Small to medium-sized applications
  • Desktop applications
  • Edge computing scenarios
  • Applications with low resource requirements
  • Prototyping and rapid development

It would be extremely valuable if ABP Framework could officially support LiteDB as a database provider, similar to how it supports MongoDB. This would allow developers to build lightweight ABP applications without the need for a separate database server.

Describe the solution you'd like

We request the ABP Framework to add first-class, native official support for LiteDB (a lightweight file-based NoSQL document database) by building a dedicated integration module that aligns with ABP’s existing database provider design patterns (e.g., MongoDB/SQL providers). The solution should enable out-of-the-box LiteDB usage in ABP projects, with seamless integration of ABP’s core abstractions and features, requiring minimal developer configuration and no custom boilerplate code.

Additional context

LiteDB official website: https://www.litedb.org/LiteDB
GitHub: https://github.com/mbdavid/LiteDB

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Research direction

Review the existing MongoDB and SQL provider integration patterns first, then assess how LiteDB could fit ABP’s core abstractions and module design. Done means a dedicated official provider supports the requested ABP features with minimal configuration; the issue names no specific files or tests to begin with.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
database
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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