Documentation Index
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What is OWASP Nest?
OWASP Nest is a comprehensive, community-first platform that serves as the central hub for the OWASP ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned security researcher, a developer looking to contribute, or a student exploring open-source opportunities, Nest helps you discover what matters and take action.Get started
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Architecture
Understand the full-stack architecture
Explore projects
Discover and filter OWASP projects
NestBot
Integrate with Slack using NestBot
Key features
Project discovery
Search and filter 300+ OWASP projects by keywords, tags, activity level, and contributor preferences using Algolia-powered search.
Contribution opportunities
Find open issues and contribution opportunities across OWASP projects that match your skills and interests.
Chapter map
Explore OWASP chapters around the world with a geographic proximity map to find your local community.
AI-generated insights
Get AI-powered summaries of projects and actionable guidance for tackling open issues using LangChain and OpenAI.
NestBot for Slack
Use slash commands in any OWASP Slack channel to search projects, find chapters, explore GSoC opportunities, and more.
Mentorship and GSoC
Explore Google Summer of Code opportunities and connect with mentors across OWASP projects.
Technology stack
OWASP Nest is a full-stack application built with modern, proven technologies:| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Backend | Python 3.13, Django 6.x |
| REST API | Django Ninja (OpenAPI v0) |
| GraphQL API | Strawberry GraphQL |
| Frontend | Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript |
| Styling | TailwindCSS 4.x, HeroUI |
| Search | Algolia |
| Database | PostgreSQL with pgvector |
| Caching | Redis |
| Task queue | Django RQ |
| AI/ML | LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI |
| Slack | Slack Bolt for Python |
| Infrastructure | Docker, Terraform, AWS |
API access
Nest exposes two APIs for programmatic access:- REST API (v0) at
/api/v0/— OpenAPI-documented, suitable for integrations and SDK generation - GraphQL API at
/graphql/— Used internally by the frontend, available for advanced queries
REST API
Browse REST endpoints and authentication
GraphQL API
Explore the GraphQL schema
Community
OWASP Nest is an active open-source project with a welcoming community:- Slack: #project-nest on OWASP Slack
- GitHub: github.com/owasp/nest
- BlueSky: @nest.owasp.org
- LinkedIn: OWASP Nest Group
OWASP Nest is licensed under the MIT License. All contributions are welcome — see the contributing guidelines to get started.