djangoql
DjangoQL: Advanced search language for Django
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, with conditions. DjangoQL carries no known vulnerabilities, has low install friction, and the repository shows active maintenance with 1138 stars and recent commits. However, the aging status (199 days since last release) means you should verify compatibility with your specific Django version before adopting. Best suited for teams that need powerful search in Django admin and can tolerate a slower release cadence.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Low install friction with a single runtime dependency (ply).
- Maintenance status is aging—last release was 199 days ago, but the repository remains active with 1138 stars and no archived status.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT License (permissive) — MIT License permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, requiring only license and copyright notice retention.
last release 2026-01-27 (199 days) · last repo commit 2026-01-27 · 1,138 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 753,173 downloads/mo, #5,150 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install djangoql
# In settings.py, add to INSTALLED_APPS:
INSTALLED_APPS = ['djangoql', ...]
# In admin.py:
from djangoql.admin import DjangoQLSearchMixin
@admin.register(YourModel)
class YourModelAdmin(DjangoQLSearchMixin, admin.ModelAdmin):
pass- Whether the aging maintenance status (199 days since last release) affects stability for current Django versions
- Performance characteristics when searching large querysets with complex nested field joins
- Compatibility with Django versions beyond 6.0 mentioned in the description
What it is and what it does
DjangoQL replaces Django admin's standard search with a query language that resembles Python syntax, allowing complex searches using logical operators (and, or), comparison operators (=, !=, <, >, <=, >=), and field traversal via dot notation. It supports string operations (startswith, endswith, contains via ~), date filtering by part, and list membership tests (in, not in), all with browser-based auto-completion.
The package integrates as a mixin and can be customized through schema definitions to limit searchable models and fields for performance or security. It includes a syntax help panel and can coexist with standard search via a checkbox toggle. Custom search fields allow annotation-based queries and fully custom search logic.
Use it for
- Replace basic admin search with a powerful query interface for filtering complex model hierarchies
- Define restricted search schemas to prevent performance issues or expose only safe fields to user groups
- Build custom search fields that query annotated querysets, such as counting related objects
- Enable date-based filtering by month or year without requiring exact date ranges
- Provide auto-completion suggestions for foreign key and choice fields to guide users through valid values
Worth the install?
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Yes, with conditions.
DjangoQL carries no known vulnerabilities, has low install friction, and the repository shows active maintenance with 1138 stars and recent commits. However, the aging status (199 days since last release) means you should verify compatibility with your specific Django version before adopting. Best suited for teams that need powerful search in Django admin and can tolerate a slower release cadence.
Install
djangoql on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a single runtime dependency (ply). Maintenance status is aging—last release was 199 days ago, but the repository remains active with 1138 stars and no archived status.
License in practice
MIT License permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, requiring only license and copyright notice retention.
Quickstart
pip install djangoql
# In settings.py, add to INSTALLED_APPS:
INSTALLED_APPS = ['djangoql', ...]
# In admin.py:
from djangoql.admin import DjangoQLSearchMixin
@admin.register(YourModel)
class YourModelAdmin(DjangoQLSearchMixin, admin.ModelAdmin):
passVerify before relying
- Whether the aging maintenance status (199 days since last release) affects stability for current Django versions
- Performance characteristics when searching large querysets with complex nested field joins
- Compatibility with Django versions beyond 6.0 mentioned in the description
Package facts
| License | MIT License permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packageply |
| Maintenance | Aging 199 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 753,173 / month, #5,150 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseNatural Language :: EnglishProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
Evidence: djangoql-0.19.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl
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