Django JET is a modern responsive template for the Django admin interface that replaces the default admin UI with improved functionality and visual design.
The tool addresses the limitations of Django's default admin interface by providing a fresh, mobile-friendly alternative with a responsive layout. It works as a drop-in template replacement that requires minimal configuration—developers add it to their installed applications before the standard Django admin app and it overrides the admin interface templates. The project includes features such as an improved admin home page, theme support, autocompletion, and handy controls designed to enhance the administrative experience.
Teams managing Django projects should be aware that the original Django JET is in maintenance mode, with development of new features frozen and only critical bugs receiving fixes. A completely new version of Jet exists as a separate product with its own live demonstration. The original tool suits Django projects where administrators need a more polished, responsive interface without extensive customization. It offers both open-source and commercial licensing options, with the commercial license available for those who cannot comply with the AGPLv3 requirements of the open-source version.
The project maintains a stable codebase in its current maintenance phase, with critical bug fixes applied as needed to preserve existing functionality for deployed installations.
