django-security

Secure Django applications with authentication, authorization, and vulnerability prevention.

2|Updated Apr 14, 2026

Search Tags:#authorization #security #authentication #XSS #SQL injection #Django #CSRF

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npx skills add https://github.com/klu-dev/porting-ecc-to-vscode --skill django-security-klu-dev

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Skill: django-security
Source: https://github.com/klu-dev/porting-ecc-to-vscode/tree/main/.github/skills/django-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/klu-dev/porting-ecc-to-vscode --skill django-security-klu-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Django, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive security guidelines for Django applications, addressing common vulnerabilities and best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

Security Best Practices: Offers a guide to secure Django applications against common vulnerabilities.
Authentication & Authorization: Covers Django authentication and authorization, including custom user models and password hashing.
Session Management: Discusses session configuration for security, including secure cookies and session timeout.
Permissions & Roles: Explains permissions and role-based access control (RBAC) in Django.
SQL Injection Prevention: Details Django ORM protection and safe usage of raw SQL.
XSS Prevention: Covers template escaping, safe string handling, and HTTP headers.
CSRF Protection: Discusses default CSRF protection, exempting views, and handling AJAX requests.
File Upload Security: Provides guidance on file validation and secure file storage.
API Security: Covers rate limiting, authentication for APIs, and security headers.
Security Headers: Explains Content Security Policy (CSP) and custom middleware.
Environment Variables: Offers best practices for managing secrets and environment variables.
Logging Security Events: Discusses logging security events in Django.
Quick Security Checklist: Provides a summary of key security considerations for Django applications.

Quick Start

Run the django-security skill to apply Django security best practices to your application.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-security

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I prevent SQL injection and XSS vulnerabilities in a Django application?▼

To prevent SQL injection and XSS in Django, utilize the ORM's automatic parameterization for queries and rely on Django's built-in template auto-escaping. This Skill details safe raw SQL usage and secure string handling.

How do I configure Django authentication and role-based access control?▼

Configure Django authentication and role-based access control by implementing custom user models and assigning model permissions. This Skill provides guidelines for secure password hashing and RBAC implementation.

Does Django provide built-in CSRF protection for AJAX requests?▼

Django provides built-in CSRF protection for AJAX requests using tokens that must be included in request headers. This Skill explains how to properly configure CSRF tokens for asynchronous calls.

What is the best way to manage environment variables and secrets in a Django project?▼

The best way to manage environment variables and secrets in Django is isolating them from source code using environment specific settings files. This Skill outlines secure secret management practices.

How do I secure file uploads and API endpoints in a Django application?▼

Secure file uploads and API endpoints in Django by enforcing strict file type validation and applying API rate limiting. This Skill covers secure file storage and API authentication configurations.

How do I add security headers like Content Security Policy to a Django application?▼

Add security headers like Content Security Policy to Django by implementing custom middleware that sets the appropriate HTTP response headers. This Skill explains CSP configuration and header management.