django-revproxy
Yet another Django reverse proxy application
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need a lightweight reverse proxy integrated into Django and are comfortable with an aging but stable codebase. The low dependency count and broad Django version support make it straightforward to install. The copyleft license requires disclosure of modifications. No known vulnerabilities. Not recommended if you need active maintenance or cutting-edge features.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Django >= 3.0 and Python >= 3.7; optional XSLT transformation requires Diazo and lxml.
- Low install friction with only two runtime dependencies (Django and urllib3).
- Maintenance status is aging—last commit was 2026-02-08 and the latest release is 0.13.0 from 2024-11-06, so the package is stable but not actively developed.
License · maintenance · safety
MPL v2.0 (copyleft) — Licensed under MPL v2.0 (copyleft). This means you must disclose source code modifications to this package if you distribute it, though you can combine it with proprietary code under certain conditions.
last release 2024-11-06 (646 days) · last repo commit 2026-02-08 · 330 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 227,491 downloads/mo, #9,177 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install django-revproxy
In Django settings, add 'revproxy' to INSTALLED_APPS, then configure a URL pattern with revproxy views to forward requests to a target server.- Exact configuration syntax and URL pattern setup for basic proxying use case
- Whether the package handles WebSocket proxying or only HTTP/HTTPS
- Performance characteristics under load or with large request/response bodies
What it is and what it does
django-revproxy is a Django application that acts as a reverse proxy, forwarding incoming HTTP requests to another server and returning the proxied response to the client. It proxies all standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.), preserves client and server headers (except hop-by-hop headers), and can rewrite URLs and set authentication headers based on Django's user session state. It also supports optional XSLT transformation of responses via Diazo.
The package is designed for scenarios where you want Django to sit between clients and a backend service, handling authentication, request routing, or response transformation. It has minimal external dependencies—only Django and urllib3—and supports Django versions 3.0 through 4.2 and Python 3.7 through 3.11. The codebase is stable but aging, with no active development in recent months.
Use it for
- Route authenticated requests through Django to a backend API, setting REMOTE_USER based on Django login state
- Rewrite URLs transparently so clients access a backend service through a Django-hosted path
- Apply XSLT transformations to HTML responses from a legacy backend before serving to clients
- Centralize HTTP header manipulation and forwarding logic in Django rather than a separate proxy layer
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need a lightweight reverse proxy integrated into Django and are comfortable with an aging but stable codebase.
The low dependency count and broad Django version support make it straightforward to install. The copyleft license requires disclosure of modifications. No known vulnerabilities. Not recommended if you need active maintenance or cutting-edge features.
Install
django-revproxy on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with only two runtime dependencies (Django and urllib3). Maintenance status is aging—last commit was 2026-02-08 and the latest release is 0.13.0 from 2024-11-06, so the package is stable but not actively developed.
Requires Django >= 3.0 and Python >= 3.7; optional XSLT transformation requires Diazo and lxml.
License in practice
Licensed under MPL v2.0 (copyleft). This means you must disclose source code modifications to this package if you distribute it, though you can combine it with proprietary code under certain conditions.
Quickstart
pip install django-revproxy
In Django settings, add 'revproxy' to INSTALLED_APPS, then configure a URL pattern with revproxy views to forward requests to a target server.Verify before relying
- Exact configuration syntax and URL pattern setup for basic proxying use case
- Whether the package handles WebSocket proxying or only HTTP/HTTPS
- Performance characteristics under load or with large request/response bodies
Package facts
| License | MPL v2.0 copyleft |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.7 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagesDjangourllib3 |
| Maintenance | Aging 646 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 227,491 / month, #9,177 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableEnvironment :: Web EnvironmentFramework :: DjangoFramework :: Django :: 3.0Framework :: Django :: 3.1Framework :: Django :: 3.2Framework :: Django :: 4.0Framework :: Django :: 4.1Framework :: Django :: 4.2Intended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0)Operating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: PyPyTopic :: Internet :: Proxy ServersTopic :: Internet :: WWW/HTTPTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries |
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