[GSoC] Proposal Discussion: Command Palette for Django Admin

Django Internals
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Hi everyone,

I’m Rishav, a student applying for GSoC 2025 with Django. I’m currently working on a proposal to introduce a Command Palette to the Django admin interface — inspired by tools like VSCode, this would allow users to quickly navigate, perform actions, and possibly interact with models through a searchable UI.
I initially submitted Trac ticket #36310](#36310 (Add command palette to Django admin) – Django), but as per the response there, I’m moving this conversation here to gather community feedback and see whether the idea resonates with others, and how it can fit within Django’s roadmap and philosophy.

I’d love to hear thoughts on:

  • The overall idea and whether it aligns with Django admin goals.
  • Scope suggestions: should it include just navigation? Admin actions? Custom commands?
  • Concerns or prior attempts to implement something similar?

I’m happy to prototype, adjust the scope, or integrate any ideas that help shape this into something useful and maintainable.

Looking forward to your feedback and suggestions!

Thanks!
Rishav

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Thanks for the feedback, Natalia!
As suggested, I’ve started a discussion on the Django Forum to gather broader community input:[GSoC] Proposal Discussion: Command Palette for Django Admin. I’ll be monitoring the conversation and updating my GSoC proposal based on the feedback received.
Thanks again for the guidance!