diff --git a/lexica/src/app_bsky/actor.rs b/lexica/src/app_bsky/actor.rs
index 9b63526f..0fffa6c5 100644
--- a/lexica/src/app_bsky/actor.rs
+++ b/lexica/src/app_bsky/actor.rs
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ pub struct ProfileView {
     pub indexed_at: DateTime<Utc>,
 }
 
-#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 #[serde(rename_all = "camelCase")]
 pub struct ProfileViewDetailed {
     pub did: String,
diff --git a/parakeet/src/cache_listener.rs b/parakeet/src/cache_listener.rs
index 1522f7b3..d1e5d73e 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/cache_listener.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/cache_listener.rs
@@ -136,45 +136,65 @@ async fn handle_cache_invalidation(state: &GlobalState, cache_key: &str) {
     }
 
     // Profile invalidation: "profile:{actor_id}"
-    if cache_key.starts_with("profile:") {
-        // No-op for now - we don't cache profiles yet
-        // When we add profile cache, parse actor_id and invalidate
-        return;
+    if let Some(actor_id_str) = cache_key.strip_prefix("profile:") {
+        if let Ok(actor_id) = actor_id_str.parse::<i32>() {
+            state.profile_cache.invalidate(actor_id).await;
+            info!(actor_id = actor_id, "Invalidated profile cache");
+            return;
+        }
     }
 
     // Post invalidation: "post:{actor_id}:{rkey}"
-    if cache_key.starts_with("post:") {
-        // No-op for now - we don't cache individual posts yet
-        // When we add post cache, parse actor_id:rkey and invalidate
-        return;
+    if let Some(rest) = cache_key.strip_prefix("post:") {
+        if let Some((actor_id_str, rkey_str)) = rest.split_once(':') {
+            if let (Ok(actor_id), Ok(rkey)) = (actor_id_str.parse::<i32>(), rkey_str.parse::<i64>()) {
+                state.post_cache.invalidate(actor_id, rkey).await;
+                info!(actor_id = actor_id, rkey = rkey, "Invalidated post cache");
+                return;
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     // Feedgen invalidation: "feedgen:{actor_id}:{rkey}"
-    if cache_key.starts_with("feedgen:") {
-        // No-op for now - we don't cache feedgens yet
-        // When we add feedgen cache, parse actor_id:rkey and invalidate
-        return;
+    if let Some(rest) = cache_key.strip_prefix("feedgen:") {
+        if let Some((actor_id_str, rkey)) = rest.split_once(':') {
+            if let Ok(actor_id) = actor_id_str.parse::<i32>() {
+                state.feedgen_cache.invalidate(actor_id, rkey).await;
+                info!(actor_id = actor_id, rkey = rkey, "Invalidated feedgen cache");
+                return;
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     // List invalidation: "list:{actor_id}:{rkey}"
-    if cache_key.starts_with("list:") {
-        // No-op for now - we don't cache lists yet
-        // When we add list cache, parse actor_id:rkey and invalidate
-        return;
+    if let Some(rest) = cache_key.strip_prefix("list:") {
+        if let Some((actor_id_str, rkey)) = rest.split_once(':') {
+            if let Ok(actor_id) = actor_id_str.parse::<i32>() {
+                state.list_cache.invalidate(actor_id, rkey).await;
+                info!(actor_id = actor_id, rkey = rkey, "Invalidated list cache");
+                return;
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     // Starterpack invalidation: "starterpack:{actor_id}:{rkey}"
-    if cache_key.starts_with("starterpack:") {
-        // No-op for now - we don't cache starterpacks yet
-        // When we add starterpack cache, parse actor_id:rkey and invalidate
-        return;
+    if let Some(rest) = cache_key.strip_prefix("starterpack:") {
+        if let Some((actor_id_str, rkey)) = rest.split_once(':') {
+            if let Ok(actor_id) = actor_id_str.parse::<i32>() {
+                state.starterpack_cache.invalidate(actor_id, rkey).await;
+                info!(actor_id = actor_id, rkey = rkey, "Invalidated starterpack cache");
+                return;
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     // Labeler invalidation: "labeler:{actor_id}"
-    if cache_key.starts_with("labeler:") {
-        // No-op for now - we don't cache labelers yet
-        // When we add labeler cache, parse actor_id and invalidate
-        return;
+    if let Some(actor_id_str) = cache_key.strip_prefix("labeler:") {
+        if let Ok(actor_id) = actor_id_str.parse::<i32>() {
+            state.labeler_cache.invalidate(actor_id).await;
+            info!(actor_id = actor_id, "Invalidated labeler cache");
+            return;
+        }
     }
 
     warn!(cache_key = cache_key, "Unknown cache invalidation pattern");
diff --git a/parakeet/src/entity_cache.rs b/parakeet/src/entity_cache.rs
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..459c4456
--- /dev/null
+++ b/parakeet/src/entity_cache.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,805 @@
+//! Entity caching for various AT Protocol objects
+//!
+//! This is the ONLY approved way to get hydrated data in the application.
+//! Direct hydration through StatefulHydrator should be avoided to ensure
+//! all data access goes through the cache.
+//!
+//! ## Usage
+//!
+//! Instead of:
+//! ```
+//! let hydrator = StatefulHydrator::new(...);
+//! let profile = hydrator.hydrate_profile_detailed(did).await;  // ❌ Bypasses cache!
+//! ```
+//!
+//! Always use:
+//! ```
+//! let profile = profile_cache.get_or_hydrate(actor_id, did, &hydrator).await;  // ✅ Uses cache!
+//! ```
+//!
+//! ## Cache Strategy
+//!
+//! We cache the expensive "Detailed" variants:
+//! - `ProfileViewDetailed` - Full profile with counts, used in getProfile
+//! - `PostView` - Full post with stats, embeds, and viewer state
+//! - `GeneratorView`, `ListView`, etc. - Full entities with all metadata
+//!
+//! Cache invalidation is handled by database triggers via pg_notify.
+
+use moka::future::Cache;
+use std::time::Duration;
+
+// Import the actual types used in the XRPC endpoints
+use lexica::app_bsky::actor::ProfileViewDetailed;
+use lexica::app_bsky::feed::PostView;
+use lexica::app_bsky::feed::GeneratorView;
+use lexica::app_bsky::graph::ListView;
+use lexica::app_bsky::graph::StarterPackViewBasic;
+
+use crate::hydration::StatefulHydrator;
+use crate::id_cache_helpers;
+use diesel_async::pooled_connection::deadpool::Pool;
+use diesel_async::AsyncPgConnection;
+use parakeet_db::id_cache::IdCache;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+/// Parsed components of an AT-URI
+pub struct ParsedAtUri {
+    pub did: String,
+    pub collection: String,
+    pub rkey: String,
+}
+
+/// Parse an AT-URI (at://did/collection/rkey) into its components
+pub fn parse_at_uri(uri: &str) -> Option<ParsedAtUri> {
+    // Expected format: at://did/collection/rkey
+    let uri = uri.strip_prefix("at://")?;
+    let parts: Vec<&str> = uri.split('/').collect();
+
+    if parts.len() != 3 {
+        return None;
+    }
+
+    Some(ParsedAtUri {
+        did: parts[0].to_string(),
+        collection: parts[1].to_string(),
+        rkey: parts[2].to_string(),
+    })
+}
+
+/// Profile cache that handles hydration automatically
+///
+/// Uses actor_id as the cache key for consistency with database triggers
+///
+/// Usage:
+/// ```
+/// let profile = profile_cache.get_or_hydrate(actor_id, did, &hyd).await?;
+/// ```
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct ProfileCache {
+    cache: Cache<i32, ProfileViewDetailed>,  // Key is actor_id
+}
+
+impl ProfileCache {
+    pub fn new(ttl_secs: u64, max_capacity: u64) -> Self {
+        let cache = Cache::builder()
+            .max_capacity(max_capacity)
+            .time_to_live(Duration::from_secs(ttl_secs))
+            .support_invalidation_closures()
+            .build();
+
+        Self { cache }
+    }
+
+    /// Get a profile from cache or hydrate it if not cached
+    ///
+    /// This is the primary API - it handles all caching logic internally
+    /// Takes both actor_id (for caching) and DID (for hydration)
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate(
+        &self,
+        actor_id: i32,
+        did: String,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> Option<ProfileViewDetailed> {
+        // Check cache first using actor_id
+        if let Some(profile) = self.cache.get(&actor_id).await {
+            tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Profile cache hit");
+            return Some(profile);
+        }
+
+        // Cache miss - hydrate the profile using DID
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, did = %did, "Profile cache miss, hydrating");
+
+        // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+        #[allow(deprecated)]
+        let profile = hydrator.hydrate_profile_detailed(did).await?;
+
+        // Store in cache using actor_id as key
+        self.cache.insert(actor_id, profile.clone()).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Profile cached");
+
+        Some(profile)
+    }
+
+    /// Get multiple profiles with caching
+    ///
+    /// This is the recommended way to get multiple profiles, ensuring each one
+    /// uses the cache individually
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_batch(
+        &self,
+        dids: Vec<String>,
+        pool: &Pool<AsyncPgConnection>,
+        id_cache: &Arc<IdCache>,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> Vec<ProfileViewDetailed> {
+        let mut profiles = Vec::with_capacity(dids.len());
+
+        for did in dids {
+            // Get actor_id for each DID
+            if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(pool, id_cache, &did).await {
+                if let Some(profile) = self.get_or_hydrate(actor_id, did, hydrator).await {
+                    profiles.push(profile);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        profiles
+    }
+
+    pub async fn invalidate(&self, actor_id: i32) {
+        self.cache.invalidate(&actor_id).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Profile cache invalidated");
+    }
+
+    /// Invalidate all entries (for testing/admin)
+    pub async fn invalidate_all(&self) {
+        self.cache.invalidate_all();
+        tracing::info!("All profile cache entries invalidated");
+    }
+}
+
+/// Post cache that handles hydration automatically
+///
+/// Uses (actor_id, rkey) as the cache key for consistency with database triggers
+///
+/// Usage:
+/// ```
+/// let post = post_cache.get_or_hydrate(actor_id, rkey, uri, &hyd).await;
+/// ```
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct PostCache {
+    cache: Cache<(i32, i64), PostView>,  // Key is (actor_id, rkey)
+}
+
+impl PostCache {
+    pub fn new(ttl_secs: u64, max_capacity: u64) -> Self {
+        let cache = Cache::builder()
+            .max_capacity(max_capacity)
+            .time_to_live(Duration::from_secs(ttl_secs))
+            .support_invalidation_closures()
+            .build();
+
+        Self { cache }
+    }
+
+    /// Get a single post from cache or hydrate it
+    ///
+    /// Takes both (actor_id, rkey) for caching and URI for hydration
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_single(
+        &self,
+        actor_id: i32,
+        rkey: i64,
+        uri: String,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> Option<PostView> {
+        // Check cache first using (actor_id, rkey)
+        if let Some(post) = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, rkey)).await {
+            tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Post cache hit");
+            return Some(post);
+        }
+
+        // Cache miss - hydrate the post using URI
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, uri = %uri, "Post cache miss, hydrating");
+
+        // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+        #[allow(deprecated)]
+        let posts = hydrator.hydrate_posts(vec![uri]).await;
+        let post = posts.into_values().next()?;
+
+        // Store in cache using (actor_id, rkey) as key
+        self.cache.insert((actor_id, rkey), post.clone()).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Post cached");
+
+        Some(post)
+    }
+
+    /// Get multiple posts with caching by parsing URIs
+    ///
+    /// Parses AT-URIs (at://did/collection/rkey) to extract actor_id and rkey,
+    /// enabling individual post caching
+    ///
+    /// Returns a HashMap for efficient lookups while preserving the ability to iterate
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        &self,
+        uris: Vec<String>,
+        pool: &Pool<AsyncPgConnection>,
+        id_cache: &Arc<IdCache>,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> std::collections::HashMap<String, PostView> {
+        let mut results = Vec::with_capacity(uris.len());
+        let mut missing_uris = Vec::new();
+        let mut missing_indices = Vec::new();
+
+        // Try to get each post from cache
+        for (idx, uri) in uris.iter().enumerate() {
+            // Parse AT-URI: at://did/collection/rkey
+            if let Some(parsed) = parse_at_uri(uri) {
+                // Only process posts (app.bsky.feed.post collection)
+                if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.feed.post" {
+                    // Get actor_id from DID
+                    if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                        pool,
+                        id_cache,
+                        &parsed.did
+                    ).await {
+                        // Try to parse rkey as i64 (TID)
+                        if let Ok(rkey) = parsed.rkey.parse::<i64>() {
+                            // Check cache
+                            if let Some(post) = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, rkey)).await {
+                                tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Post cache hit");
+                                results.push(Some(post));
+                                continue;
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Cache miss or couldn't parse - need to hydrate
+            missing_uris.push(uri.clone());
+            missing_indices.push(idx);
+            results.push(None);
+        }
+
+        // Hydrate missing posts if any
+        if !missing_uris.is_empty() {
+            tracing::debug!("Hydrating {} missing posts", missing_uris.len());
+
+            // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+            #[allow(deprecated)]
+            let hydrated = hydrator.hydrate_posts(missing_uris).await;
+
+            // Store hydrated posts in cache and results
+            for (idx, uri) in missing_indices.into_iter().zip(hydrated.keys()) {
+                if let Some(post) = hydrated.get(uri) {
+                    // Try to cache it if we can parse the URI
+                    if let Some(parsed) = parse_at_uri(uri) {
+                        if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.feed.post" {
+                            if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                                pool,
+                                id_cache,
+                                &parsed.did
+                            ).await {
+                                if let Ok(rkey) = parsed.rkey.parse::<i64>() {
+                                    self.cache.insert((actor_id, rkey), post.clone()).await;
+                                    tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Post cached");
+                                }
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    results[idx] = Some(post.clone());
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Build HashMap from successfully loaded posts
+        let mut posts_map = std::collections::HashMap::new();
+        for (uri, post_opt) in uris.into_iter().zip(results.into_iter()) {
+            if let Some(post) = post_opt {
+                posts_map.insert(uri, post);
+            }
+        }
+        posts_map
+    }
+
+    pub async fn invalidate(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: i64) {
+        self.cache.invalidate(&(actor_id, rkey)).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Post cache invalidated");
+    }
+
+    /// Invalidate all entries (for testing/admin)
+    pub async fn invalidate_all(&self) {
+        self.cache.invalidate_all();
+        tracing::info!("All post cache entries invalidated");
+    }
+}
+
+/// Feedgen cache using (actor_id, rkey) as key
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct FeedgenCache {
+    cache: Cache<(i32, String), GeneratorView>,
+}
+
+impl FeedgenCache {
+    pub fn new(ttl_secs: u64, max_capacity: u64) -> Self {
+        let cache = Cache::builder()
+            .max_capacity(max_capacity)
+            .time_to_live(Duration::from_secs(ttl_secs))
+            .support_invalidation_closures()
+            .build();
+
+        Self { cache }
+    }
+
+    /// Get a single feedgen from cache or hydrate it
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_single(
+        &self,
+        actor_id: i32,
+        rkey: String,
+        uri: String,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> Option<GeneratorView> {
+        // Check cache first using (actor_id, rkey)
+        if let Some(feedgen) = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, rkey.clone())).await {
+            tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Feedgen cache hit");
+            return Some(feedgen);
+        }
+
+        // Cache miss - hydrate the feedgen using URI
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, uri = %uri, "Feedgen cache miss, hydrating");
+
+        // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+        #[allow(deprecated)]
+        let feedgen = hydrator.hydrate_feedgen(uri).await?;
+
+        // Store in cache using (actor_id, rkey) as key
+        self.cache.insert((actor_id, rkey.clone()), feedgen.clone()).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Feedgen cached");
+
+        Some(feedgen)
+    }
+
+    /// Get multiple feedgens with caching by parsing URIs
+    /// Returns a HashMap for efficient lookups
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        &self,
+        uris: Vec<String>,
+        pool: &Pool<AsyncPgConnection>,
+        id_cache: &Arc<IdCache>,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> std::collections::HashMap<String, GeneratorView> {
+        let mut results = Vec::with_capacity(uris.len());
+        let mut missing_uris = Vec::new();
+        let mut missing_indices = Vec::new();
+
+        // Try to get each feedgen from cache
+        for (idx, uri) in uris.iter().enumerate() {
+            // Parse AT-URI: at://did/collection/rkey
+            if let Some(parsed) = parse_at_uri(uri) {
+                // Only process feedgens (app.bsky.feed.generator collection)
+                if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.feed.generator" {
+                    // Get actor_id from DID
+                    if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                        pool,
+                        id_cache,
+                        &parsed.did
+                    ).await {
+                        // Check cache
+                        if let Some(feedgen) = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, parsed.rkey.clone())).await {
+                            tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey = parsed.rkey, "Feedgen cache hit");
+                            results.push(Some(feedgen));
+                            continue;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Cache miss or couldn't parse - need to hydrate
+            missing_uris.push(uri.clone());
+            missing_indices.push(idx);
+            results.push(None);
+        }
+
+        // Hydrate missing feedgens if any
+        if !missing_uris.is_empty() {
+            tracing::debug!("Hydrating {} missing feedgens", missing_uris.len());
+
+            // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+            #[allow(deprecated)]
+            let hydrated = hydrator.hydrate_feedgens(missing_uris).await;
+
+            // Store hydrated feedgens in cache and results
+            for (idx, uri) in missing_indices.into_iter().zip(hydrated.keys()) {
+                if let Some(feedgen) = hydrated.get(uri) {
+                    // Try to cache it if we can parse the URI
+                    if let Some(parsed) = parse_at_uri(uri) {
+                        if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.feed.generator" {
+                            if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                                pool,
+                                id_cache,
+                                &parsed.did
+                            ).await {
+                                self.cache.insert((actor_id, parsed.rkey.clone()), feedgen.clone()).await;
+                                tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey = parsed.rkey, "Feedgen cached");
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    results[idx] = Some(feedgen.clone());
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Build HashMap from successfully loaded feedgens
+        let mut feedgens_map = std::collections::HashMap::new();
+        for (uri, feedgen_opt) in uris.into_iter().zip(results.into_iter()) {
+            if let Some(feedgen) = feedgen_opt {
+                feedgens_map.insert(uri, feedgen);
+            }
+        }
+        feedgens_map
+    }
+
+    pub async fn get(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str) -> Option<GeneratorView> {
+        let feedgen = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, rkey.to_string())).await?;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Feedgen cache hit");
+        Some(feedgen)
+    }
+
+    pub async fn set(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str, feedgen: GeneratorView) {
+        self.cache.insert((actor_id, rkey.to_string()), feedgen).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Feedgen cached");
+    }
+
+    pub async fn invalidate(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str) {
+        self.cache.invalidate(&(actor_id, rkey.to_string())).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Feedgen cache invalidated");
+    }
+
+    /// Invalidate all entries (for testing/admin)
+    pub async fn invalidate_all(&self) {
+        self.cache.invalidate_all();
+        tracing::info!("All feedgen cache entries invalidated");
+    }
+}
+
+/// List cache using (actor_id, rkey) as key
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct ListCache {
+    cache: Cache<(i32, String), ListView>,
+}
+
+impl ListCache {
+    pub fn new(ttl_secs: u64, max_capacity: u64) -> Self {
+        let cache = Cache::builder()
+            .max_capacity(max_capacity)
+            .time_to_live(Duration::from_secs(ttl_secs))
+            .support_invalidation_closures()
+            .build();
+
+        Self { cache }
+    }
+
+    /// Get a single list from cache or hydrate it
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_single(
+        &self,
+        actor_id: i32,
+        rkey: String,
+        uri: String,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> Option<ListView> {
+        // Check cache first using (actor_id, rkey)
+        if let Some(list) = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, rkey.clone())).await {
+            tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "List cache hit");
+            return Some(list);
+        }
+
+        // Cache miss - hydrate the list using URI
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, uri = %uri, "List cache miss, hydrating");
+
+        // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+        #[allow(deprecated)]
+        let list = hydrator.hydrate_list(uri).await?;
+
+        // Store in cache using (actor_id, rkey) as key
+        self.cache.insert((actor_id, rkey.clone()), list.clone()).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "List cached");
+
+        Some(list)
+    }
+
+    /// Get multiple lists with caching by parsing URIs
+    /// Returns a HashMap for efficient lookups
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        &self,
+        uris: Vec<String>,
+        pool: &Pool<AsyncPgConnection>,
+        id_cache: &Arc<IdCache>,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> std::collections::HashMap<String, ListView> {
+        let mut results = Vec::with_capacity(uris.len());
+        let mut missing_uris = Vec::new();
+        let mut missing_indices = Vec::new();
+
+        // Try to get each list from cache
+        for (idx, uri) in uris.iter().enumerate() {
+            // Parse AT-URI: at://did/collection/rkey
+            if let Some(parsed) = parse_at_uri(uri) {
+                // Only process lists (app.bsky.graph.list collection)
+                if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.graph.list" {
+                    // Get actor_id from DID
+                    if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                        pool,
+                        id_cache,
+                        &parsed.did
+                    ).await {
+                        // Check cache
+                        if let Some(list) = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, parsed.rkey.clone())).await {
+                            tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey = parsed.rkey, "List cache hit");
+                            results.push(Some(list));
+                            continue;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Cache miss or couldn't parse - need to hydrate
+            missing_uris.push(uri.clone());
+            missing_indices.push(idx);
+            results.push(None);
+        }
+
+        // Hydrate missing lists if any
+        if !missing_uris.is_empty() {
+            tracing::debug!("Hydrating {} missing lists", missing_uris.len());
+
+            // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+            #[allow(deprecated)]
+            let hydrated = hydrator.hydrate_lists(missing_uris).await;
+
+            // Store hydrated lists in cache and results
+            for (idx, uri) in missing_indices.into_iter().zip(hydrated.keys()) {
+                if let Some(list) = hydrated.get(uri) {
+                    // Try to cache it if we can parse the URI
+                    if let Some(parsed) = parse_at_uri(uri) {
+                        if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.graph.list" {
+                            if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                                pool,
+                                id_cache,
+                                &parsed.did
+                            ).await {
+                                self.cache.insert((actor_id, parsed.rkey.clone()), list.clone()).await;
+                                tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey = parsed.rkey, "List cached");
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    results[idx] = Some(list.clone());
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Build HashMap from successfully loaded lists
+        let mut lists_map = std::collections::HashMap::new();
+        for (uri, list_opt) in uris.into_iter().zip(results.into_iter()) {
+            if let Some(list) = list_opt {
+                lists_map.insert(uri, list);
+            }
+        }
+        lists_map
+    }
+
+    pub async fn get(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str) -> Option<ListView> {
+        let list = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, rkey.to_string())).await?;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "List cache hit");
+        Some(list)
+    }
+
+    pub async fn set(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str, list: ListView) {
+        self.cache.insert((actor_id, rkey.to_string()), list).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "List cached");
+    }
+
+    pub async fn invalidate(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str) {
+        self.cache.invalidate(&(actor_id, rkey.to_string())).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "List cache invalidated");
+    }
+
+    /// Invalidate all entries (for testing/admin)
+    pub async fn invalidate_all(&self) {
+        self.cache.invalidate_all();
+        tracing::info!("All list cache entries invalidated");
+    }
+}
+
+/// Starterpack cache using (actor_id, rkey) as key
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct StarterpackCache {
+    cache: Cache<(i32, String), StarterPackViewBasic>,
+}
+
+impl StarterpackCache {
+    pub fn new(ttl_secs: u64, max_capacity: u64) -> Self {
+        let cache = Cache::builder()
+            .max_capacity(max_capacity)
+            .time_to_live(Duration::from_secs(ttl_secs))
+            .support_invalidation_closures()
+            .build();
+
+        Self { cache }
+    }
+
+    /// Get a single starterpack from cache or hydrate it
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_single(
+        &self,
+        actor_id: i32,
+        rkey: String,
+        uri: String,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> Option<StarterPackViewBasic> {
+        // Check cache first using (actor_id, rkey)
+        if let Some(pack) = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, rkey.clone())).await {
+            tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Starterpack cache hit");
+            return Some(pack);
+        }
+
+        // Cache miss - hydrate the starterpack using URI
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, uri = %uri, "Starterpack cache miss, hydrating");
+
+        // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+        #[allow(deprecated)]
+        let packs = hydrator.hydrate_starterpacks_basic(vec![uri]).await;
+        let pack = packs.into_values().next()?;
+
+        // Store in cache using (actor_id, rkey) as key
+        self.cache.insert((actor_id, rkey.clone()), pack.clone()).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Starterpack cached");
+
+        Some(pack)
+    }
+
+    /// Get multiple starterpacks with caching by parsing URIs
+    /// Returns a HashMap for efficient lookups
+    pub async fn get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        &self,
+        uris: Vec<String>,
+        pool: &Pool<AsyncPgConnection>,
+        id_cache: &Arc<IdCache>,
+        hydrator: &StatefulHydrator<'_>,
+    ) -> std::collections::HashMap<String, StarterPackViewBasic> {
+        let mut results = Vec::with_capacity(uris.len());
+        let mut missing_uris = Vec::new();
+        let mut missing_indices = Vec::new();
+
+        // Try to get each starterpack from cache
+        for (idx, uri) in uris.iter().enumerate() {
+            // Parse AT-URI: at://did/collection/rkey
+            if let Some(parsed) = parse_at_uri(uri) {
+                // Only process starterpacks (app.bsky.graph.starterpack collection)
+                if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.graph.starterpack" {
+                    // Get actor_id from DID
+                    if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                        pool,
+                        id_cache,
+                        &parsed.did
+                    ).await {
+                        // Check cache
+                        if let Some(pack) = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, parsed.rkey.clone())).await {
+                            tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey = parsed.rkey, "Starterpack cache hit");
+                            results.push(Some(pack));
+                            continue;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Cache miss or couldn't parse - need to hydrate
+            missing_uris.push(uri.clone());
+            missing_indices.push(idx);
+            results.push(None);
+        }
+
+        // Hydrate missing starterpacks if any
+        if !missing_uris.is_empty() {
+            tracing::debug!("Hydrating {} missing starterpacks", missing_uris.len());
+
+            // We're allowed to call the deprecated method here since we're the cache
+            #[allow(deprecated)]
+            let hydrated = hydrator.hydrate_starterpacks_basic(missing_uris).await;
+
+            // Store hydrated starterpacks in cache and results
+            for (idx, uri) in missing_indices.into_iter().zip(hydrated.keys()) {
+                if let Some(pack) = hydrated.get(uri) {
+                    // Try to cache it if we can parse the URI
+                    if let Some(parsed) = parse_at_uri(uri) {
+                        if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.graph.starterpack" {
+                            if let Ok(actor_id) = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                                pool,
+                                id_cache,
+                                &parsed.did
+                            ).await {
+                                self.cache.insert((actor_id, parsed.rkey.clone()), pack.clone()).await;
+                                tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey = parsed.rkey, "Starterpack cached");
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    results[idx] = Some(pack.clone());
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Build HashMap from successfully loaded starterpacks
+        let mut packs_map = std::collections::HashMap::new();
+        for (uri, pack_opt) in uris.into_iter().zip(results.into_iter()) {
+            if let Some(pack) = pack_opt {
+                packs_map.insert(uri, pack);
+            }
+        }
+        packs_map
+    }
+
+    pub async fn get(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str) -> Option<StarterPackViewBasic> {
+        let pack = self.cache.get(&(actor_id, rkey.to_string())).await?;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Starterpack cache hit");
+        Some(pack)
+    }
+
+    pub async fn set(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str, pack: StarterPackViewBasic) {
+        self.cache.insert((actor_id, rkey.to_string()), pack).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Starterpack cached");
+    }
+
+    pub async fn invalidate(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: &str) {
+        self.cache.invalidate(&(actor_id, rkey.to_string())).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Starterpack cache invalidated");
+    }
+
+    /// Invalidate all entries (for testing/admin)
+    pub async fn invalidate_all(&self) {
+        self.cache.invalidate_all();
+        tracing::info!("All starterpack cache entries invalidated");
+    }
+}
+
+/// Labeler cache using actor_id as key
+/// Note: Labelers always use "self" as rkey
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct LabelerCache {
+    cache: Cache<i32, serde_json::Value>, // Using Value since we don't have HydratedLabeler type
+}
+
+impl LabelerCache {
+    pub fn new(ttl_secs: u64, max_capacity: u64) -> Self {
+        let cache = Cache::builder()
+            .max_capacity(max_capacity)
+            .time_to_live(Duration::from_secs(ttl_secs))
+            .support_invalidation_closures()
+            .build();
+
+        Self { cache }
+    }
+
+    pub async fn get(&self, actor_id: i32) -> Option<serde_json::Value> {
+        let labeler = self.cache.get(&actor_id).await?;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Labeler cache hit");
+        Some(labeler)
+    }
+
+    pub async fn set(&self, actor_id: i32, labeler: serde_json::Value) {
+        self.cache.insert(actor_id, labeler).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Labeler cached");
+    }
+
+    pub async fn invalidate(&self, actor_id: i32) {
+        self.cache.invalidate(&actor_id).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Labeler cache invalidated");
+    }
+
+    /// Invalidate all entries (for testing/admin)
+    pub async fn invalidate_all(&self) {
+        self.cache.invalidate_all();
+        tracing::info!("All labeler cache entries invalidated");
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/parakeet/src/hydration/feedgen.rs b/parakeet/src/hydration/feedgen.rs
index fed7f469..0fdbf3c1 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/hydration/feedgen.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/hydration/feedgen.rs
@@ -53,6 +53,10 @@ fn build_feedgen(
 }
 
 impl super::StatefulHydrator<'_> {
+    #[deprecated(
+        since = "0.1.0",
+        note = "Use FeedgenCache::get_or_hydrate_single() to ensure caching. Direct hydration bypasses the cache."
+    )]
     pub async fn hydrate_feedgen(&self, feedgen: String) -> Option<GeneratorView> {
         let labels = self.get_label(&feedgen).await;
         let viewer = self.get_feedgen_viewer_state(&feedgen).await;
@@ -85,6 +89,10 @@ impl super::StatefulHydrator<'_> {
         ))
     }
 
+    #[deprecated(
+        since = "0.1.0",
+        note = "Use FeedgenCache::get_or_hydrate_from_uris() to ensure caching. Direct hydration bypasses the cache."
+    )]
     pub async fn hydrate_feedgens(&self, feedgens: Vec<String>) -> HashMap<String, GeneratorView> {
         let labels = self.get_label_many(&feedgens).await;
         let viewers = self.get_feedgen_viewer_states(&feedgens).await;
diff --git a/parakeet/src/hydration/list.rs b/parakeet/src/hydration/list.rs
index 6cb485cd..3c370372 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/hydration/list.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/hydration/list.rs
@@ -160,6 +160,10 @@ impl StatefulHydrator<'_> {
             .collect()
     }
 
+    #[deprecated(
+        since = "0.1.0",
+        note = "Use ListCache::get_or_hydrate_single() to ensure caching. Direct hydration bypasses the cache."
+    )]
     pub async fn hydrate_list(&self, list: String) -> Option<ListView> {
         let labels = self.get_label(&list).await;
         let viewer = self.get_list_viewer_state(&list).await;
@@ -189,6 +193,10 @@ impl StatefulHydrator<'_> {
         build_listview(enriched, count, profile, labels, viewer, &self.cdn)
     }
 
+    #[deprecated(
+        since = "0.1.0",
+        note = "Use ListCache::get_or_hydrate_from_uris() to ensure caching. Direct hydration bypasses the cache."
+    )]
     pub async fn hydrate_lists(&self, lists: Vec<String>) -> HashMap<String, ListView> {
         if lists.is_empty() {
             return HashMap::new();
diff --git a/parakeet/src/hydration/posts/mod.rs b/parakeet/src/hydration/posts/mod.rs
index 4fe822e0..6e588fa5 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/hydration/posts/mod.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/hydration/posts/mod.rs
@@ -308,6 +308,14 @@ impl StatefulHydrator<'_> {
         (results, reply_actor_cache)
     }
 
+    /// Hydrate multiple posts
+    ///
+    /// **DEPRECATED**: This method bypasses caching. Use PostCache::get_or_hydrate_from_uris() instead.
+    /// Direct hydration should only be called from within the cache system.
+    #[deprecated(
+        since = "0.1.0",
+        note = "Use PostCache::get_or_hydrate_from_uris() to ensure caching. Direct hydration bypasses the cache."
+    )]
     pub async fn hydrate_posts(&self, posts: Vec<String>) -> HashMap<String, PostView> {
         let (posts_data, actor_cache) = self.hydrate_posts_inner(posts).await;
 
diff --git a/parakeet/src/hydration/profile/mod.rs b/parakeet/src/hydration/profile/mod.rs
index f098e612..5fbaa6fd 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/hydration/profile/mod.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/hydration/profile/mod.rs
@@ -280,6 +280,14 @@ impl super::StatefulHydrator<'_> {
             .collect()
     }
 
+    /// Get detailed profile data
+    ///
+    /// **DEPRECATED**: This method bypasses caching. Use ProfileCache::get_or_hydrate() instead.
+    /// Direct hydration should only be called from within the cache system.
+    #[deprecated(
+        since = "0.1.0",
+        note = "Use ProfileCache::get_or_hydrate() to ensure caching. Direct hydration bypasses the cache."
+    )]
     pub async fn hydrate_profile_detailed(&self, did: String) -> Option<ProfileViewDetailed> {
         let labels = self.get_profile_label(&did).await;
         let viewer = self.get_profile_viewer_state(&did).await;
diff --git a/parakeet/src/hydration/starter_packs.rs b/parakeet/src/hydration/starter_packs.rs
index 91b3419c..2bbd3fc5 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/hydration/starter_packs.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/hydration/starter_packs.rs
@@ -99,6 +99,10 @@ impl StatefulHydrator<'_> {
         Some(build_basic(enriched, creator, labels, list_item_count))
     }
 
+    #[deprecated(
+        since = "0.1.0",
+        note = "Use StarterpackCache::get_or_hydrate_from_uris() to ensure caching. Direct hydration bypasses the cache."
+    )]
     pub async fn hydrate_starterpacks_basic(
         &self,
         packs: Vec<String>,
@@ -205,6 +209,10 @@ impl StatefulHydrator<'_> {
             .collect()
     }
 
+    #[deprecated(
+        since = "0.1.0",
+        note = "Use starterpack-specific cache or hydrate_starterpack_basic. StarterPackView (full) and StarterPackViewBasic are different types."
+    )]
     pub async fn hydrate_starterpack(&self, pack: String) -> Option<StarterPackView> {
         let labels = self.get_label(&pack).await;
 
diff --git a/parakeet/src/lib.rs b/parakeet/src/lib.rs
index b39994c2..6f619bcf 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/lib.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/lib.rs
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ pub mod cache;
 pub mod cache_listener;
 pub mod config;
 pub mod db;
+pub mod entity_cache;
 pub mod hydration;
 pub mod id_cache_helpers;
 pub mod loaders;
@@ -33,5 +34,11 @@ pub struct GlobalState {
     pub rate_limit_config: config::ConfigRateLimit,
     pub timeline_cache: Arc<timeline_cache::TimelineCache>,
     pub author_feed_cache: Arc<timeline_cache::AuthorFeedCache>,
+    pub profile_cache: Arc<entity_cache::ProfileCache>,
+    pub post_cache: Arc<entity_cache::PostCache>,
+    pub feedgen_cache: Arc<entity_cache::FeedgenCache>,
+    pub list_cache: Arc<entity_cache::ListCache>,
+    pub starterpack_cache: Arc<entity_cache::StarterpackCache>,
+    pub labeler_cache: Arc<entity_cache::LabelerCache>,
     pub http_client: reqwest::Client,
 }
diff --git a/parakeet/src/main.rs b/parakeet/src/main.rs
index aa8835d4..3d8418be 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/main.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/main.rs
@@ -110,6 +110,14 @@ async fn main() -> eyre::Result<()> {
             // Initialize author feed cache (60 second TTL, 10k max items)
             let author_feed_cache = Arc::new(timeline_cache::AuthorFeedCache::new(60, 10_000));
 
+            // Initialize entity caches (60 second TTL, varying capacities)
+            let profile_cache = Arc::new(entity_cache::ProfileCache::new(60, 5_000));
+            let post_cache = Arc::new(entity_cache::PostCache::new(60, 10_000));
+            let feedgen_cache = Arc::new(entity_cache::FeedgenCache::new(60, 1_000));
+            let list_cache = Arc::new(entity_cache::ListCache::new(60, 2_000));
+            let starterpack_cache = Arc::new(entity_cache::StarterpackCache::new(60, 1_000));
+            let labeler_cache = Arc::new(entity_cache::LabelerCache::new(60, 500));
+
             GlobalState {
                 pool,
                 dataloaders,
@@ -122,6 +130,12 @@ async fn main() -> eyre::Result<()> {
                 rate_limit_config: conf.rate_limit.clone(),
                 timeline_cache,
                 author_feed_cache,
+                profile_cache,
+                post_cache,
+                feedgen_cache,
+                list_cache,
+                starterpack_cache,
+                labeler_cache,
                 http_client,
             }
         };
diff --git a/parakeet/src/unified_cache.rs b/parakeet/src/unified_cache.rs
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d0370776
--- /dev/null
+++ b/parakeet/src/unified_cache.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,198 @@
+//! Unified caching system that owns hydration
+//!
+//! This module provides the ONLY way to get hydrated data in the application.
+//! All hydration must go through the cache to ensure proper caching behavior.
+
+use moka::future::Cache;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::time::Duration;
+
+use diesel_async::pooled_connection::deadpool::Pool;
+use diesel_async::AsyncPgConnection;
+
+use lexica::app_bsky::actor::ProfileViewDetailed;
+use lexica::app_bsky::feed::PostView;
+
+use crate::hydration::StatefulHydrator;
+use crate::loaders::Dataloaders;
+use crate::xrpc::cdn::BskyCdn;
+use crate::id_cache_helpers;
+use parakeet_db::id_cache::IdCache;
+
+/// The unified cache system that owns all hydration
+///
+/// This is the ONLY way to get hydrated data in the application.
+/// Direct access to hydration is not allowed to ensure caching is always used.
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct UnifiedCache {
+    profile_cache: Cache<i32, ProfileViewDetailed>,
+    post_cache: Cache<(i32, i64), PostView>,
+
+    // Dependencies needed for hydration
+    dataloaders: Arc<Dataloaders>,
+    cdn: Arc<BskyCdn>,
+    pool: Pool<AsyncPgConnection>,
+    id_cache: Arc<IdCache>,
+}
+
+impl UnifiedCache {
+    pub fn new(
+        dataloaders: Arc<Dataloaders>,
+        cdn: Arc<BskyCdn>,
+        pool: Pool<AsyncPgConnection>,
+        id_cache: Arc<IdCache>,
+        profile_ttl: u64,
+        post_ttl: u64,
+    ) -> Self {
+        let profile_cache = Cache::builder()
+            .max_capacity(5_000)
+            .time_to_live(Duration::from_secs(profile_ttl))
+            .support_invalidation_closures()
+            .build();
+
+        let post_cache = Cache::builder()
+            .max_capacity(10_000)
+            .time_to_live(Duration::from_secs(post_ttl))
+            .support_invalidation_closures()
+            .build();
+
+        Self {
+            profile_cache,
+            post_cache,
+            dataloaders,
+            cdn,
+            pool,
+            id_cache,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get a profile - the ONLY way to get profile data
+    ///
+    /// This method handles caching and hydration internally.
+    /// No direct access to hydration is allowed.
+    pub async fn get_profile(
+        &self,
+        did: String,
+        labelers: &[String],
+        viewer_did: Option<String>,
+    ) -> Option<ProfileViewDetailed> {
+        // First, get the actor_id for caching
+        let actor_id = id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(&self.pool, &self.id_cache, &did).await.ok()?;
+
+        // Check cache
+        if let Some(profile) = self.profile_cache.get(&actor_id).await {
+            tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Profile cache hit");
+            return Some(profile);
+        }
+
+        // Cache miss - hydrate using internal hydrator
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Profile cache miss, hydrating");
+
+        // Get viewer actor_id if provided
+        let viewer_actor_id = if let Some(ref viewer) = viewer_did {
+            id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(&self.pool, &self.id_cache, viewer).await.ok()
+        } else {
+            None
+        };
+
+        // Create hydrator for this request
+        let hydrator = StatefulHydrator::new(
+            &self.dataloaders,
+            &self.cdn,
+            labelers,
+            viewer_did,
+            viewer_actor_id,
+        ).await;
+
+        // Hydrate the profile
+        let profile = hydrator.hydrate_profile_detailed(did).await?;
+
+        // Store in cache
+        self.profile_cache.insert(actor_id, profile.clone()).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Profile cached");
+
+        Some(profile)
+    }
+
+    /// Get multiple profiles
+    ///
+    /// For now, this doesn't use individual caching but could be optimized
+    pub async fn get_profiles(
+        &self,
+        dids: Vec<String>,
+        labelers: &[String],
+        viewer_did: Option<String>,
+    ) -> Vec<ProfileViewDetailed> {
+        // Get viewer actor_id if provided
+        let viewer_actor_id = if let Some(ref viewer) = viewer_did {
+            id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(&self.pool, &self.id_cache, viewer).await.ok()
+        } else {
+            None
+        };
+
+        // Create hydrator for this request
+        let hydrator = StatefulHydrator::new(
+            &self.dataloaders,
+            &self.cdn,
+            labelers,
+            viewer_did,
+            viewer_actor_id,
+        ).await;
+
+        // TODO: Use individual caching per profile
+        hydrator.hydrate_profiles_detailed(dids)
+            .await
+            .into_values()
+            .collect()
+    }
+
+    /// Get posts from AT-URIs
+    pub async fn get_posts_from_uris(
+        &self,
+        uris: Vec<String>,
+        labelers: &[String],
+        viewer_did: Option<String>,
+    ) -> Vec<PostView> {
+        // This would use the same pattern as profiles
+        // For now, keeping it simple
+
+        let viewer_actor_id = if let Some(ref viewer) = viewer_did {
+            id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(&self.pool, &self.id_cache, viewer).await.ok()
+        } else {
+            None
+        };
+
+        let hydrator = StatefulHydrator::new(
+            &self.dataloaders,
+            &self.cdn,
+            labelers,
+            viewer_did,
+            viewer_actor_id,
+        ).await;
+
+        // TODO: Parse URIs and use individual post caching
+        hydrator.hydrate_posts(uris)
+            .await
+            .into_values()
+            .collect()
+    }
+
+    /// Invalidate a profile by actor_id
+    pub async fn invalidate_profile(&self, actor_id: i32) {
+        self.profile_cache.invalidate(&actor_id).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, "Profile cache invalidated");
+    }
+
+    /// Invalidate a post by actor_id and rkey
+    pub async fn invalidate_post(&self, actor_id: i32, rkey: i64) {
+        self.post_cache.invalidate(&(actor_id, rkey)).await;
+        tracing::debug!(actor_id, rkey, "Post cache invalidated");
+    }
+
+    /// Clear all caches (for admin/testing)
+    pub async fn clear_all(&self) {
+        self.profile_cache.invalidate_all();
+        self.post_cache.invalidate_all();
+        tracing::info!("All caches cleared");
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/actor.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/actor.rs
index e92ee09b..771875eb 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/actor.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/actor.rs
@@ -46,9 +46,12 @@ pub async fn get_profile(
     let mut conn = state.pool.get().await?;
     check_actor_status(&state.pool, &state.id_cache, &did).await?;
 
-    // Hydrate the profile from our data
-    let profile = hyd
-        .hydrate_profile_detailed(did)
+    // Get actor_id for cache key
+    let actor_id = crate::id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(&state.pool, &state.id_cache, &did).await?;
+
+    // Use the ergonomic cache API - it handles both caching and hydration
+    let profile = state.profile_cache
+        .get_or_hydrate(actor_id, did, &hyd)
         .await
         .ok_or_else(Error::not_found)?;
 
@@ -85,11 +88,10 @@ pub async fn get_profiles(
 
     let dids = get_actor_dids(&state.dataloaders, query.actors).await;
 
-    let profiles = hyd
-        .hydrate_profiles_detailed(dids)
-        .await
-        .into_values()
-        .collect();
+    // Use the cache's batch method instead of direct hydration
+    let profiles = state.profile_cache
+        .get_or_hydrate_batch(dids, &state.pool, &state.id_cache, &hyd)
+        .await;
 
     Ok(Json(GetProfilesRes { profiles }).into_response())
 }
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/bookmark.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/bookmark.rs
index a45367ac..04ed9027 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/bookmark.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/bookmark.rs
@@ -214,7 +214,13 @@ pub async fn get_bookmarks(
         })
         .collect();
 
-    let mut posts = hyd.hydrate_posts(uris).await;
+    // Use cache for post hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut posts = state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        uris,
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let bookmarks = results
         .into_iter()
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/feedgen.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/feedgen.rs
index a0afa231..1cc5d66c 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/feedgen.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/feedgen.rs
@@ -75,14 +75,20 @@ pub async fn get_actor_feeds(
         })
         .collect();
 
-    let mut feeds = hyd.hydrate_feedgens(at_uris).await;
+    // Use cache for feedgen hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut feeds_map = state.feedgen_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        at_uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let feeds = results
         .into_iter()
         .filter_map(|r| {
             let did = actor_id_to_did.get(&r.1)?;
             let at_uri = format!("at://{}/app.bsky.feed.generator/{}", did, r.2);
-            feeds.remove(&at_uri)
+            feeds_map.remove(&at_uri)
         })
         .collect();
 
@@ -117,7 +123,33 @@ pub async fn get_feed_generator(
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
 
-    let Some(view) = hyd.hydrate_feedgen(query.feed).await else {
+    // Parse the feed URI to extract actor_id and rkey for caching
+    let view = if let Some(parsed) = crate::entity_cache::parse_at_uri(&query.feed) {
+        if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.feed.generator" {
+            // Get actor_id from DID
+            if let Ok(actor_id) = crate::id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                &state.pool,
+                &state.id_cache,
+                &parsed.did
+            ).await {
+                // Use cache for single feedgen
+                state.feedgen_cache.get_or_hydrate_single(
+                    actor_id,
+                    parsed.rkey,
+                    query.feed.clone(),
+                    &hyd,
+                ).await
+            } else {
+                None
+            }
+        } else {
+            None
+        }
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
+
+    let Some(view) = view else {
         return Err(Error::not_found());
     };
 
@@ -154,11 +186,16 @@ pub async fn get_feed_generators(
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
 
-    let feeds = hyd
-        .hydrate_feedgens(query.feeds)
-        .await
-        .into_values()
-        .collect();
+    // Use cache for batch feedgen hydration (returns HashMap)
+    let feeds_map = state.feedgen_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        query.feeds,
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
+
+    // Convert to Vec for API response
+    let feeds = feeds_map.into_values().collect();
 
     Ok(Json(GetFeedGeneratorsRes { feeds }))
 }
@@ -251,7 +288,14 @@ pub async fn get_suggested_feeds(
         (None, None)
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
-    let mut feeds_map = hyd.hydrate_feedgens(page_uris.clone()).await;
+
+    // Use cache for batch feedgen hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut feeds_map = state.feedgen_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        page_uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let feeds: Vec<GeneratorView> = page_uris
         .into_iter()
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/get_timeline.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/get_timeline.rs
index 7d9dae9e..3805105e 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/get_timeline.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/get_timeline.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use crate::xrpc::extract::{AtpAcceptLabelers, AtpAuth};
 use crate::GlobalState;
 use axum::extract::{Query, State};
 use axum::Json;
-use lexica::app_bsky::feed::{FeedReasonRepost, FeedViewPost, FeedViewPostReason};
+use lexica::app_bsky::feed::{FeedReasonRepost, FeedViewPost, FeedViewPostReason, PostView};
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 
@@ -189,10 +189,15 @@ pub async fn get_timeline(
     // OPTIMIZATION: Use the original (actor_id, rkey) results for repost query instead of re-parsing URIs
     let post_keys: Vec<(i32, i64)> = results.iter().map(|(_, actor_id, rkey)| (*actor_id, *rkey)).collect();
 
-    // Parallelize: hydrate posts and fetch repost data concurrently
+    // Parallelize: hydrate posts (using cache) and fetch repost data concurrently
     step_timer = std::time::Instant::now();
     let (mut post_views, reposts_results) = tokio::join!(
-        hyd.hydrate_posts(at_uris.clone()),
+        state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+            at_uris.clone(),
+            &state.pool,
+            &state.id_cache,
+            &hyd,
+        ),
         async {
             crate::db::get_timeline_reposts(&mut conn, &followed_actor_ids, &post_keys)
                 .await
@@ -321,7 +326,12 @@ async fn hydrate_timeline_feed(
             tracing::error!("Failed to get DB connection for repost hydration: {}", e);
             // Return posts without repost info by hydrating them
             let uri_count = at_uris.len();
-            let mut post_views = hyd.hydrate_posts(at_uris.clone()).await;
+            let mut post_views = state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+                at_uris.clone(),
+                &state.pool,
+                &state.id_cache,
+                hyd,
+            ).await;
             let feed: Vec<FeedViewPost> = at_uris
                 .into_iter()
                 .filter_map(|uri| {
@@ -346,7 +356,12 @@ async fn hydrate_timeline_feed(
 
     // Parallelize: hydrate posts and get followed actor_ids concurrently
     let (mut post_views, follows) = tokio::join!(
-        hyd.hydrate_posts(at_uris.clone()),
+        state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+            at_uris.clone(),
+            &state.pool,
+            &state.id_cache,
+            hyd,
+        ),
         async {
             crate::db::get_followed_dids(&mut conn, user_actor_id)
                 .await
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/posts/queries.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/posts/queries.rs
index 394c64ec..79846e9b 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/posts/queries.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/posts/queries.rs
@@ -35,11 +35,19 @@ pub async fn get_posts(
         (None, None)
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
-    let posts = hyd.hydrate_posts(query.uris).await;
 
-    Ok(Json(PostsRes {
-        posts: posts.into_values().collect(),
-    }))
+    // Use the new method that parses URIs and caches individual posts
+    let posts_map = state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        query.uris,
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
+
+    // Convert to Vec for API response
+    let posts = posts_map.into_values().collect();
+
+    Ok(Json(PostsRes { posts }))
 }
 
 #[derive(Debug, Deserialize)]
@@ -166,7 +174,13 @@ pub async fn get_quotes(
 
     let cursor = uris.last().cloned();
 
-    let mut posts_map = hyd.hydrate_posts(uris.clone()).await;
+    // Use cache for post hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut posts_map = state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let posts = uris
         .into_iter()
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/posts/threads.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/posts/threads.rs
index 71225d4a..86de9996 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/posts/threads.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/posts/threads.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 use axum::extract::{Query, State};
 use axum::Json;
-use lexica::app_bsky::feed::{BlockedAuthor, ThreadViewPost, ThreadViewPostType, ThreadgateView};
+use lexica::app_bsky::feed::{BlockedAuthor, PostView, ThreadViewPost, ThreadViewPostType, ThreadgateView};
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 
@@ -142,10 +142,20 @@ pub async fn get_post_thread(
         .map(|item: &ThreadItem| item.at_uri.clone())
         .collect();
 
-    // Parallelize: hydrate replies and parents concurrently
+    // Parallelize: hydrate replies and parents concurrently using cache (returns HashMap directly)
     let (mut replies_hydrated, mut parents_hydrated) = tokio::join!(
-        hyd.hydrate_posts(reply_uris),
-        hyd.hydrate_posts(parent_uris)
+        state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+            reply_uris,
+            &state.pool,
+            &state.id_cache,
+            &hyd,
+        ),
+        state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+            parent_uris,
+            &state.pool,
+            &state.id_cache,
+            &hyd,
+        )
     );
 
     let mut tmpbuf: HashMap<_, Vec<_>> = HashMap::new();
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/search.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/search.rs
index 0a109e80..9160f0d2 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/search.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/feed/search.rs
@@ -192,12 +192,19 @@ pub async fn search_posts(
         (None, None)
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
-    let mut posts_map = hyd.hydrate_posts(uris.clone()).await;
+
+    // Use cache for post hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let posts_map = state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     // Maintain search result order
     let posts: Vec<PostView> = uris
         .into_iter()
-        .filter_map(|uri| posts_map.remove(&uri))
+        .filter_map(|uri| posts_map.get(&uri).cloned())
         .collect();
 
     // Calculate cursor (rank of last result)
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/lists.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/lists.rs
index 858fae91..76bfc978 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/lists.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/lists.rs
@@ -74,13 +74,19 @@ pub async fn get_lists(
         .map(|r| format!("at://{}/app.bsky.graph.list/{}", did, r.1))
         .collect();
 
-    let mut lists = hyd.hydrate_lists(at_uris).await;
+    // Use cache for list hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut lists_map = state.list_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        at_uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let lists = results
         .into_iter()
         .filter_map(|r| {
             let at_uri = format!("at://{}/app.bsky.graph.list/{}", did, r.1);
-            lists.remove(&at_uri)
+            lists_map.remove(&at_uri)
         })
         .collect();
 
@@ -111,7 +117,33 @@ pub async fn get_list(
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
 
-    let Some(list) = hyd.hydrate_list(query.list).await else {
+    // Parse the list URI to extract actor_id and rkey for caching
+    let list = if let Some(parsed) = crate::entity_cache::parse_at_uri(&query.list) {
+        if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.graph.list" {
+            // Get actor_id from DID
+            if let Ok(actor_id) = crate::id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                &state.pool,
+                &state.id_cache,
+                &parsed.did
+            ).await {
+                // Use cache for single list
+                state.list_cache.get_or_hydrate_single(
+                    actor_id,
+                    parsed.rkey.clone(),
+                    query.list.clone(),
+                    &hyd,
+                ).await
+            } else {
+                None
+            }
+        } else {
+            None
+        }
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
+
+    let Some(list) = list else {
         return Err(Error::not_found());
     };
 
@@ -187,10 +219,18 @@ pub async fn get_list_mutes(
         .last()
         .map(|last| last.0.timestamp_millis().to_string());
 
-    let uris = results.iter().map(|r| r.1.clone()).collect();
+    let uris: Vec<String> = results.iter().map(|r| r.1.clone()).collect();
 
-    let lists = hyd.hydrate_lists(uris).await;
-    let lists = lists.into_values().collect::<Vec<_>>();
+    // Use cache for list hydration (returns HashMap)
+    let lists_map = state.list_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        uris,
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
+
+    // Convert to Vec for API response
+    let lists = lists_map.into_values().collect();
 
     Ok(Json(GetListsRes { cursor, lists }))
 }
@@ -216,10 +256,18 @@ pub async fn get_list_blocks(
         .last()
         .map(|last| last.0.timestamp_millis().to_string());
 
-    let uris = results.iter().map(|r| r.1.clone()).collect();
+    let uris: Vec<String> = results.iter().map(|r| r.1.clone()).collect();
+
+    // Use cache for list hydration (returns HashMap)
+    let lists_map = state.list_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        uris,
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
-    let lists = hyd.hydrate_lists(uris).await;
-    let lists = lists.into_values().collect::<Vec<_>>();
+    // Convert to Vec for API response
+    let lists = lists_map.into_values().collect();
 
     Ok(Json(GetListsRes { cursor, lists }))
 }
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/search.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/search.rs
index 9f514921..7e6bbecf 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/search.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/search.rs
@@ -108,7 +108,14 @@ pub async fn search_starter_packs(
         (None, None)
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
-    let mut packs_map = hyd.hydrate_starterpacks_basic(uris.clone()).await;
+
+    // Use cache for starterpack hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut packs_map = state.starterpack_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     // Maintain search result order
     let starter_packs: Vec<StarterPackViewBasic> = uris
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/starter_packs.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/starter_packs.rs
index fdd3ec51..75ff66cd 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/starter_packs.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/graph/starter_packs.rs
@@ -72,11 +72,17 @@ pub async fn get_actor_starter_packs(
         })
         .collect();
 
-    let mut starter_packs = hyd.hydrate_starterpacks_basic(uris.clone()).await;
+    // Use cache for starterpack hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut starter_packs_map = state.starterpack_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let starter_packs = uris
         .into_iter()
-        .filter_map(|uri| starter_packs.remove(&uri))
+        .filter_map(|uri| starter_packs_map.remove(&uri))
         .collect();
 
     Ok(Json(StarterPacksRes {
@@ -112,7 +118,31 @@ pub async fn get_starter_pack(
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
 
-    let Some(starter_pack) = hyd.hydrate_starterpack(query.starter_pack).await else {
+    // Parse the starterpack URI to extract actor_id and rkey for caching
+    let starter_pack = if let Some(parsed) = crate::entity_cache::parse_at_uri(&query.starter_pack) {
+        if parsed.collection == "app.bsky.graph.starterpack" {
+            // Get actor_id from DID
+            if let Ok(actor_id) = crate::id_cache_helpers::get_actor_id_or_fetch(
+                &state.pool,
+                &state.id_cache,
+                &parsed.did
+            ).await {
+                // Use cache for single starterpack, but it returns StarterPackViewBasic
+                // We need StarterPackView, so we still use hydrate_starterpack directly
+                // This is a limitation - the cache stores Basic views but this needs full View
+                #[allow(deprecated)]
+                hyd.hydrate_starterpack(query.starter_pack.clone()).await
+            } else {
+                None
+            }
+        } else {
+            None
+        }
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
+
+    let Some(starter_pack) = starter_pack else {
         return Err(Error::not_found());
     };
 
@@ -139,11 +169,16 @@ pub async fn get_starter_packs(
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
 
-    let starter_packs = hyd
-        .hydrate_starterpacks_basic(query.uris)
-        .await
-        .into_values()
-        .collect();
+    // Use cache for batch starterpack hydration (returns HashMap)
+    let packs_map = state.starterpack_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        query.uris,
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
+
+    // Convert to Vec for API response
+    let starter_packs = packs_map.into_values().collect();
 
     Ok(Json(StarterPacksRes {
         starter_packs,
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/notification/mod.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/notification/mod.rs
index 789b7734..4a89f09a 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/notification/mod.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/notification/mod.rs
@@ -226,7 +226,19 @@ pub async fn list_notifications(
         Some(did),
         Some(actor_id),
     ).await;
-    let profiles_map = hyd.hydrate_profiles_detailed(author_dids.clone()).await;
+    // Use cache for profile hydration
+    let profiles_vec = state.profile_cache.get_or_hydrate_batch(
+        author_dids.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
+
+    // Convert Vec to HashMap for compatibility with existing code
+    let profiles_map: std::collections::HashMap<String, lexica::app_bsky::actor::ProfileViewDetailed> =
+        profiles_vec.into_iter()
+            .map(|profile| (profile.did.clone(), profile))
+            .collect();
     tracing::info!("  → Hydrate profiles: {:.1}ms ({} profiles)", profile_start.elapsed().as_secs_f64() * 1000.0, profiles_map.len());
 
     // Build notification responses
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/mod.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/mod.rs
index 21b02d0e..519dbd22 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/mod.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/mod.rs
@@ -196,7 +196,14 @@ pub async fn get_suggested_feeds(
         (None, None)
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
-    let mut feeds_map = hyd.hydrate_feedgens(page_uris.clone()).await;
+
+    // Use cache for feedgen hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut feeds_map = state.feedgen_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        page_uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let feeds: Vec<GeneratorView> = page_uris
         .into_iter()
@@ -423,7 +430,14 @@ pub async fn get_popular_feed_generators(
         (None, None)
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
-    let mut feeds_map = hyd.hydrate_feedgens(page_uris.clone()).await;
+
+    // Use cache for feedgen hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut feeds_map = state.feedgen_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        page_uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let feeds: Vec<GeneratorView> = page_uris
         .into_iter()
@@ -523,7 +537,14 @@ pub async fn get_suggested_starter_packs(
         (None, None)
     };
     let hyd = StatefulHydrator::new(&state.dataloaders, &state.cdn, &labelers, maybe_did, maybe_actor_id).await;
-    let mut packs_map = hyd.hydrate_starterpacks_basic(page_uris.clone()).await;
+
+    // Use cache for starterpack hydration (returns HashMap directly)
+    let mut packs_map = state.starterpack_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        page_uris.clone(),
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     let starter_packs: Vec<StarterPackViewBasic> = page_uris
         .into_iter()
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/other_replies.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/other_replies.rs
index 062cb97c..d475a1ca 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/other_replies.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/other_replies.rs
@@ -96,7 +96,12 @@ pub async fn get_post_thread_other_v2(
         &state.id_cache
     ).await?;
     let reply_uris: Vec<String> = replies.iter().map(|item| item.at_uri.clone()).collect();
-    let replies_hydrated = hyd.hydrate_posts(reply_uris).await;
+    let replies_hydrated = state.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+        reply_uris,
+        &state.pool,
+        &state.id_cache,
+        &hyd,
+    ).await;
 
     // Build a map of parent_uri -> [child_posts]
     let mut replies_by_parent: HashMap<String, Vec<(String, i32)>> = HashMap::new();
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/post_thread.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/post_thread.rs
index a58e9a44..9cb8ffa0 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/post_thread.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/post_thread.rs
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ pub async fn get_post_thread_v2(
     // Create a thread builder
     let builder = ThreadBuilder {
         hydrater: &hyd,
+        post_cache: &state.post_cache,
         anchor_uri: uri,
         anchor_post,
         threadgate: threadgate.clone(),
@@ -67,6 +68,7 @@ pub async fn get_post_thread_v2(
         prioritize_followed_users: query.prioritize_followed_users,
         is_authenticated,
         id_cache: &state.id_cache,
+        pool: &state.pool,
     };
 
     // Build the thread
diff --git a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/thread_builder.rs b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/thread_builder.rs
index 7e170d21..d5280790 100644
--- a/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/thread_builder.rs
+++ b/parakeet/src/xrpc/app_bsky/unspecced/thread_v2/thread_builder.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
+use crate::entity_cache::PostCache;
 use crate::hydration::StatefulHydrator;
+use diesel_async::pooled_connection::deadpool::Pool;
+use diesel_async::AsyncPgConnection;
 use lexica::app_bsky::feed::{PostView, ThreadgateView};
+use parakeet_db::id_cache::IdCache;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::Arc;
 
 use super::models::{PostThreadSort, ThreadItemPost, ThreadV2Item, ThreadV2ItemType};
 use super::sorting::sort_replies;
@@ -9,6 +14,7 @@ use super::sorting::sort_replies;
 #[expect(dead_code, reason = "threadgate and prioritize_followed_users are infrastructure for future thread filtering features")]
 pub struct ThreadBuilder<'a> {
     pub hydrater: &'a StatefulHydrator<'a>,
+    pub post_cache: &'a Arc<PostCache>,
     pub anchor_uri: String,
     pub anchor_post: PostView,
     pub threadgate: Option<ThreadgateView>,
@@ -18,7 +24,8 @@ pub struct ThreadBuilder<'a> {
     pub sort: PostThreadSort,
     pub prioritize_followed_users: bool,
     pub is_authenticated: bool,
-    pub id_cache: &'a parakeet_db::id_cache::IdCache,
+    pub id_cache: &'a Arc<IdCache>,
+    pub pool: &'a Pool<AsyncPgConnection>,
 }
 
 impl ThreadBuilder<'_> {
@@ -175,7 +182,12 @@ impl ThreadBuilder<'_> {
 
         let hydrate_start = std::time::Instant::now();
         let parent_uris: Vec<String> = parents.iter().map(|item| item.at_uri.clone()).collect();
-        let parents_hydrated = self.hydrater.hydrate_posts(parent_uris).await;
+        let parents_hydrated = self.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+            parent_uris,
+            self.pool,
+            self.id_cache,
+            self.hydrater,
+        ).await;
         tracing::info!("    → Hydrate parent posts: {:.1} ms ({} posts)", hydrate_start.elapsed().as_secs_f64() * 1000.0, parents_hydrated.len());
 
         // Check if anchor post has a parent that wasn't returned by get_thread_parents
@@ -268,7 +280,12 @@ impl ThreadBuilder<'_> {
         // Hydrate all the posts
         let hydrate_start = std::time::Instant::now();
         let reply_uris: Vec<String> = replies.iter().map(|item| item.at_uri.clone()).collect();
-        let replies_hydrated = self.hydrater.hydrate_posts(reply_uris).await;
+        let replies_hydrated = self.post_cache.get_or_hydrate_from_uris(
+            reply_uris,
+            self.pool,
+            self.id_cache,
+            self.hydrater,
+        ).await;
         tracing::info!("    → Hydrate posts: {:.1} ms ({} posts)", hydrate_start.elapsed().as_secs_f64() * 1000.0, replies_hydrated.len());
 
         // Build a map: parent_uri -> [(child_uri, sql_depth)]