ItsDangerous by pallets
Safely pass trusted data to untrusted environments and back.
About ItsDangerous
From the project's README at github.com/pallets/itsdangerous. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
Various helpers to pass data to untrusted environments and to get it back safe and sound. Data is cryptographically signed to ensure that a token has not been tampered with.
It's possible to customize how data is serialized. Data is compressed as needed. A timestamp can be added and verified automatically while loading a token. A Simple Example
Here's how you could generate a token for transmitting a user's id and name between web requests. Donate
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Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 3.1k | github.com/pallets/itsdangerous |
| GitHub forks | 236 | github.com/pallets/itsdangerous |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 14.9 years | since Jun 2011 |
| Last commit | 11 months ago | Jun 14, 2025 |
| Releases shipped | 7 | last: 2.1 years ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
| Funding links | 4 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
- Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology
- Build Your OT Toolbox: It's Dangerous to Go Alone, So Take These Tools
- Show HN: FastAPI Matrix Admin – Zero-config secure admin panel with cyberpunk UI
- Crypto Doesn't Need Blockchain
- Tech giants honestly admit they'll unleash AGI even if it kills us all
Ready to self-host ItsDangerous?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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