django-security

Apply production security settings to harden Django applications.

2|Updated Apr 5, 2026
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Skill: django-security
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Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mbadoz/mbadoz-skills --skill django-security-mbadoz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Django security best practices, authentication, authorization, CSRF protection, and secure deployment configurations are essential to protect modern web apps. This guide provides concrete patterns and configurations to harden Django projects against common vulnerabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Production-ready settings such as HTTPS enforcement, secure cookies, CSRF protection, and robust security headers.
  • AuthN/AuthZ best practices, including proper user models, permissions, and role-based access control examples.
  • Guidance for preventing SQL injection and XSS, along with safe session management and secret management.

Quick Start

Review and apply the recommended production security settings to your Django project.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-security

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

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How do I configure Django security settings for a production deployment?

Django security settings for production deployment require HTTPS enforcement, secure cookies, robust security headers, and safe secret management. This Skill provides concrete patterns to harden your project configuration against common web vulnerabilities.

What's the best way to implement role-based access control in Django?

Role-based access control in Django is implemented using proper user models, permissions, and authorization patterns. This Skill provides authentication and authorization best practices to restrict access based on defined user roles.

How does Django CSRF protection work and how do I configure it?

Django CSRF protection works by validating secure tokens in POST requests to prevent cross-site forgery. This Skill guides you through configuring production-ready CSRF middleware and secure cookies to enforce this protection.

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

Preventing SQL injection and XSS in Django involves applying built-in query escaping and secure template rendering. This Skill demonstrates safe coding patterns and configurations to mitigate these common injection attacks.

Can I apply these Django security patterns to an existing application?

You can apply these Django security patterns to an existing application by reviewing and updating your current settings. The Skill provides guidelines for proper middleware usage and hardened configurations across Django projects.