Bleach

Overview

Bleach is an HTML sanitizing library that focuses on safe handling of content by escaping or stripping markup and attributes. It aims to provide a seamless approach to preventing XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks while allowing certain elements and attributes as specified in an allowed list. This feature makes it suitable for applications that need to manage user-generated content securely.

Using Bleach ensures that developers can maintain the integrity and safety of their HTML content without compromising on the ability to include specific tags and attributes that enhance the user experience. Its versatility makes it a valuable tool for web developers looking to enforce safety while still allowing for some level of customization in their HTML outputs.

Features

• Allowed List: Customize which HTML elements and attributes are permitted, providing flexibility in what content can be included.
• XSS Protection: Effectively guards against XSS attacks by sanitizing user input, ensuring that your web application remains secure.
• Escaping Capabilities: Provides built-in methods to escape harmful characters, preventing them from being executed as code.
• Easy Integration: Effortlessly integrates into existing Python applications, making adoption simple for developers.
• Customizable Tags: Allows users to define their own tags and attributes beyond the default configuration, accommodating specific project needs.
• Efficient Performance: Designed for speed and efficiency, enabling quick handling of large amounts of content without significant overhead.