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How to use the Django Security Guide agent skill
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The django-security skill is a set of written Django security guidelines packaged so an AI agent can follow them when you ask for help. It covers production settings, authentication, authorization, SQL injection, XSS and secure deployment. This guide explains what agent skills are, how to install this one, how to trigger it, and where its limits are.
Django Security Guideaffaan-m/ECC · MIT Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Download the skill ZIP from this page and unzip it to get SKILL.md.
- 2Choose an install location. Use ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects or .claude/skills/ inside one project.
- 3Or upload in the Claude apps. Go to Settings → Capabilities → Skills and upload the skill.
- 4Ask a Django security question. Describe the task in plain language, such as reviewing permissions or production settings.
- 5Check the output. Review the agent's suggested settings and code before applying them to your project.
What the django-security skill makes the agent do
An agent skill is a folder with a SKILL.md file that tells an AI agent when and how to apply a set of instructions. The django-security skill contains Django security best practices. When it is active, the agent uses that guidance as a checklist when you ask about authentication, permissions, production settings or reviewing a Django app.
The guidance recommends specific settings and patterns. Examples from the skill include turning off debug mode in production, enforcing HTTPS and secure cookies, using strong password validators, using Django's ORM and parameterized raw queries instead of string interpolation, relying on Django's automatic template escaping, and applying role-based or object-level access checks.
Install the django-security skill
Download the ZIP for the skill from this page and unzip it. The skill is a single file, SKILL.md. Choose one of these locations depending on how you work.
For all of your projects, unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/. For a single project, unzip it into the project's .claude/skills/ folder. You can also upload the skill in the Claude apps under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
- Personal install: ~/.claude/skills/ (available across projects)
- Project install: .claude/skills/ inside your project (shared with that codebase)
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills, then upload the skill
How to trigger the skill with natural requests
You do not need a special command. Describe the Django task in plain language and mention security, permissions, authentication, production or review. The agent should load the skill when the request matches its description.
Be specific about your code. Pointing the agent at a settings file, view, model or permission class gives it something concrete to check against the guidance.
- Set up settings/production.py for a Django project that will go live next week.
- Review my Django views for missing permission checks.
- Add role-based access so only moderators can publish posts.
- Check whether my raw SQL queries are open to injection.
- Help me configure a custom user model with email login and strong password validation.
What the skill needs
The skill's examples assume Django, using its settings, ORM and auth modules. The custom permission class examples use Django REST Framework, so those only apply if your project uses it.
The skill does not run scripts and does not use the network. It is written guidance, so it does not test or change your live application on its own.
- Django (required for the examples)
- Django REST Framework (needed only for the custom permission classes)
Safety notes: scripts and network access
According to the skill's own description, it runs no scripts and uses no network. The only file in the package is SKILL.md. The agent still writes or edits code when you ask it to, so review any changes to settings and permissions before deploying, especially settings such as SECRET_KEY and ALLOWED_HOSTS that come from environment variables.
Treat the guidance as a baseline. Some settings, such as HSTS values and cookie options, depend on how your site is served. Check them against your own deployment.
Tips for getting better results
Ask for a review of one area at a time, such as authentication or SQL queries. Narrow requests produce more specific findings than a request to secure everything.
Give the agent your Django version and whether you use Django REST Framework, because the examples depend on both.
- Show the agent the exact file or view you want checked.
- Ask it to explain why each setting is recommended before changing it.
- Run your own tests after the agent makes changes.
What people use it for
- Hardening a new Django project's settings before first deployment.
- Reviewing an existing app's views for missing object-level permission checks.
- Designing role-based access with custom user roles and mixins.
- Checking raw SQL and template code for injection or XSS risks.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the django-security skill?
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it. Put the folder in ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or in a project's .claude/skills/ folder for one project. You can also upload it in the Claude apps under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
What does the django-security skill need to work?
It needs Django, since the examples use Django settings, the ORM and auth modules. The custom permission class examples also need Django REST Framework. The skill runs no scripts and uses no network.
Is the django-security skill free?
The skill is released under the MIT licence, as listed on this page. Check the repository licence file for the exact terms.
Does the skill scan or fix my Django app automatically?
No. The skill is written guidelines with code examples. It does not run anything by itself, so it cannot automatically fix or test your live application.
Can I use this skill for non-Django projects?
It is not suitable for other frameworks, because the specific settings and classes apply only to Django. Look for a skill written for your framework instead.
Is this skill enough for a security audit?
No. It is general guidance and not a complete security review. Systems that are security-critical should get a professional audit in addition to following the checklist.
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Our verdict
Choose this skill if you build or maintain Django apps and want your agent to follow a consistent checklist for settings, authentication and permissions. Skip it if you need a formal security audit, use a different framework, or expect the agent to run and fix your application automatically.
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