Does this skill install mkcert automatically?

The skill provides platform-specific detection and installation guidance to ensure mkcert and the local CA are correctly configured on your specific OS.

Does it handle database migrations?

Yes, it applies initial migrations to create the base SQLite database and core Django tables for auth and sessions.

What operating systems are supported?

The skill includes specific workflows and scripts for macOS, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora), and Windows (PowerShell/CMD).

Can I use this with Django Rest Framework?

Yes, the skill automatically installs djangorestframework and adds it to your INSTALLED_APPS for immediate API development.

Why use local HTTPS for Django development?

It ensures parity with production environments and allows testing of secure features like Secure cookies, geolocation, and modern Web APIs that require a secure context.

Django HTTPS Setup

Name: Django HTTPS Setup
Author: otoshek

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API Development

Initializes secure Django projects with virtual environments, mkcert SSL certificates, and pre-configured API health checks.

About

This skill streamlines the creation of production-aligned Django environments by automating the setup of local HTTPS development. It handles everything from Python version detection and virtual environment creation to dependency management and security configurations for CORS and CSRF. By integrating mkcert for local SSL and providing boilerplate for health endpoints and VS Code launch configurations, it ensures that developers can start building secure web services immediately with best practices already in place.

Key Features

Local HTTPS configuration using mkcert SSL certificates
Integrated API health check and CSRF token endpoints
Pre-configured settings for CORS, CSRF, and Allowed Hosts
0 GitHub stars
Automated virtual environment and dependency management
Ready-to-use VS Code debugging and platform-specific run scripts

Use Cases

Developing and testing features that require secure HTTPS contexts locally
Starting a new Django backend with REST API capabilities
Setting up a standardized Django environment for team consistency

About

Key Features

Local HTTPS configuration using mkcert SSL certificates
Integrated API health check and CSRF token endpoints
Pre-configured settings for CORS, CSRF, and Allowed Hosts
0 GitHub stars
Automated virtual environment and dependency management
Ready-to-use VS Code debugging and platform-specific run scripts

Use Cases

Developing and testing features that require secure HTTPS contexts locally
Starting a new Django backend with REST API capabilities
Setting up a standardized Django environment for team consistency