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SQLite.Framework

A lightweight ORM for SQLite, built for .NET. It gives you LINQ queries, async support, and AOT compatibility, with an API that will feel familiar if you have used Entity Framework before.

using SQLiteDatabase db = new("library.db");

var books = db.Table<Book>();
await books.CreateTableAsync();

await books.AddAsync(new Book { Title = "Clean Code", Price = 29.99m });

var affordable = await books.Where(b => b.Price < 30).ToListAsync();

Packages

Package When to use
SQLite.Framework Default. Uses the SQLite version that ships with the OS. Works on all major platforms.
SQLite.Framework.Bundled Ships its own SQLite binary. Use this when the OS-provided SQLite is too old or you need a specific version.
SQLite.Framework.Cipher Uses SQLCipher for encrypted databases. Set the Key property before the first operation to enable encryption.
SQLite.Framework.Base No SQLite provider included. Use this when you want to supply your own SQLitePCLRaw provider. You are responsible for calling SQLitePCL.Batteries_V2.Init() before creating a database.

All packages expose the same API and assembly name, so you can swap between them without changing any code.

Features

  • LINQ queries with IQueryable support
  • Async versions of every operation
  • CRUD operations with typed tables
  • Joins, group by, aggregates, and subqueries
  • Bulk delete and update with ExecuteDelete and ExecuteUpdate
  • Transactions using SQLite savepoints
  • Raw SQL via FromSql
  • AOT compatible, works great in .NET MAUI apps
  • Supports .NET 8, 9, and 10

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