Django REST Framework Simple API Key is a streamlined and secure solution for API Key authentication utilizing the Django REST Framework. This package offers the ability to quickly generate, encrypt, and manage API keys, enhancing security while maintaining performance.

Key Features

• Fast Performance: Utilizing the Fernet cryptography module, the package ensures rapid API key operations including generation, encryption, and decryption.

• Robust Security: Fernet encryption guarantees that data remains secure, preventing unauthorized access and tampering. The FERNET_KEY is essential and should be kept secure, similar to the Django SECRET_KEY setting.

• Customization Options: The package allows for extensive customization of models, authentication backends, and permission classes, ensuring alignment with specific project requirements. The API key settings are conveniently stored in a singular configuration dictionary named DRF_API_KEY within the settings.py file.

Quick Integration

To get started, install the package with pip and register it in the Django settings:

pip install drf-simple-apikey

# settings.py
INSTALLED_APPS = [
  # ...
  "rest_framework",
  "drf_simple_apikey",
]

Define the FERNET_KEY in your settings, crucial for the authentication process:

DRF_API_KEY = {
    "FERNET_SECRET": "sVjomf7FFy351xRxDeJWFJAZaE2tG3MTuUv92TLFfOA="
}

Then proceed with migrations and incorporate the authentication into your views:

python manage.py migrate

from rest_framework import viewsets
from drf_simple_apikey.backends import APIKeyAuthentication
from rest_framework.response import Response

class FruitViewSets(viewsets.ViewSet):
  http_method_names = ["get"]
  authentication_classes = (APIKeyAuthentication,)

  def list(self, request):
    return Response([{"detail": True}], 200)

API Key Rotation

This package supports API key rotation strategies to further enhance security; detailed information can be found in the documentation.

Demo and Contribution

For demonstration purposes, check the example directory in the repository and learn how to set up a development environment for contributions following the guidelines provided in the CONTRIBUTING.md.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation is available at Django REST Framework Simple API Key Documentation. This resource covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and usage.