diff --git a/fastapi/dependencies/utils.py b/fastapi/dependencies/utils.py index 23455344d0..03191b8b28 100644 --- a/fastapi/dependencies/utils.py +++ b/fastapi/dependencies/utils.py @@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ try: # This was added in 4.14.0 (June 2, 2025) We want to be able to support older versions from typing_extensions import Sentinel except ImportError: + class Sentinel: pass @@ -744,7 +745,11 @@ def _get_multidict_value( if field.required: return else: - return field.default if isinstance(field.default, Sentinel) else deepcopy(field.default) + return ( + field.default + if isinstance(field.default, Sentinel) + else deepcopy(field.default) + ) return value