Django Hashid Field

Overview

Django Hashid Field is a specialized model field designed for Django applications that offers a unique way to represent IDs through the use of Hashids. By ensuring that numerical IDs are obfuscated, this package enhances security and user experience. Whether you are looking to safeguard sensitive data or simply want to present a cleaner URL to users, this model field offers an elegant solution.

The use of Hashids allows developers to maintain the simplicity of integers while making them less guessable. This feature becomes especially useful in applications where exposure of sequential IDs could lead to data scraping or unwanted access to user profiles.

Features

• Obfuscation of IDs: Converts numerical IDs into a unique hash, making them less predictable and more secure for end-users.

• Customizable Hashids Settings: Offers options like salt and minimum hash length, giving developers control over the encoding process.

• Integration with Django Models: Seamlessly integrates as a standard model field, making it easy to implement in your existing Django projects.

• Easy Migration: Compatible with existing databases; migrating to Hashid Field can be accomplished with minimal effort.

• Human-readable Sizes: Generates hashes that are relatively short and easy to type, improving the user experience.

• Built-in Validation: Automatically validates the hash format upon input, ensuring only valid hashes are stored in the database.

• Supports Multiple Field Types: Can be used with various data types, offering flexibility in how IDs are represented throughout different models.