Basic Dump to JSON File:
python manage.py dumpdata > db.json
Dump Specific App:
python manage.py dumpdata your_app_name > app_data.json
Dump Specific Model:
python manage.py dumpdata your_app_name.ModelName > model_data.json
Exclude Content Types and Auth Permissions (Common in Dumping Data):
python manage.py dumpdata --exclude auth.permission --exclude contenttypes > db_clean.json
Format the JSON Output for Readability:
python manage.py dumpdata --indent 4 > db_pretty.json
Dump Data in XML Format:
python manage.py dumpdata --format=xml > db.xml
Use Natural Primary Keys:
python manage.py dumpdata --natural-primary > db_natural.json
Using the --database Option:
python manage.py dumpdata --database=your_database > db_specific.json