Odoo XML Views Builder V2

Odoo XML Views Builder

Overview

This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/odoo-xml-views-builder from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.

Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.

This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.

Odoo XML Views Builder

Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: How It Works, Limitations.

When to Use This Skill

Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.

• Creating a new form or list view for a custom model.
• Adding fields, tabs, or smart buttons to an existing view.
• Building a Kanban view with color coding or progress bars.
• Creating a search view with filters and group-by options.
• Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: Expert at building Odoo XML views: Form, List, Kanban, Search, Calendar, and Graph. Generates correct XML for Odoo 14-17 with proper visibility syntax.
• Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.

Operating Table

Workflow

This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.

1. Confirm the user goal, the scope of the imported workflow, and whether this skill is still the right router for the task.
2. Read the overview and provenance files before loading any copied upstream support files.
3. Load only the references, examples, prompts, or scripts that materially change the outcome for the current request.
4. Execute the upstream workflow while keeping provenance and source boundaries explicit in the working notes.
5. Validate the result against the upstream expectations and the evidence you can point to in the copied files.
6. Escalate or hand off to a related skill when the work moves out of this imported workflow's center of gravity.
7. Before merge or closure, record what was used, what changed, and what the reviewer still needs to verify.

Imported Workflow Notes

Imported: Overview

This skill generates and reviews Odoo XML view definitions for Kanban, Form, List, Search, Calendar, and Graph views. It understands visibility modifiers, groups, domain, context, and widget usage across Odoo versions 14–17, including the migration from attrs (v14–16) to inline expressions (v17+).

Imported: How It Works

1. Activate: Mention @odoo-xml-views-builder and describe the view you want.
2. Generate: Get complete, ready-to-paste XML view definitions.
3. Review: Paste existing XML and get fixes for common mistakes.

Examples

Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly

Use @odoo-xml-views-builder-v2 to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.

Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.

Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review

Review @odoo-xml-views-builder-v2 against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.

Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.

Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution

Use @odoo-xml-views-builder-v2 for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.

Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.

Example 4: Build a reviewer packet

Review @odoo-xml-views-builder-v2 using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.

Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.

Imported Usage Notes

Imported: Examples

Example 1: Form View with Tabs

<record id="view_hospital_patient_form" model="ir.ui.view">
    <field name="name">hospital.patient.form</field>
    <field name="model">hospital.patient</field>
    <field name="arch" type="xml">
        <form string="Patient">
            <header>
                <button name="action_confirm" string="Confirm"
                    type="object" class="btn-primary"
                    invisible="state != 'draft'"/>
                <field name="state" widget="statusbar"
                    statusbar_visible="draft,confirmed,done"/>
            </header>
            <sheet>
                <div class="oe_title">
                    <h1><field name="name" placeholder="Patient Name"/></h1>
                </div>
                <notebook>
                    <page string="General Info">
                        <group>
                            <field name="birth_date"/>
                            <field name="doctor_id"/>
                        </group>
                    </page>
                </notebook>
            </sheet>
            <chatter/>
        </form>
    </field>
</record>

Example 2: Kanban View

<record id="view_hospital_patient_kanban" model="ir.ui.view">
    <field name="name">hospital.patient.kanban</field>
    <field name="model">hospital.patient</field>
    <field name="arch" type="xml">
        <kanban default_group_by="state" class="o_kanban_small_column">
            <field name="name"/>
            <field name="state"/>
            <field name="doctor_id"/>
            <templates>
                <t t-name="kanban-card">
                    <div class="oe_kanban_content">
                        <strong><field name="name"/></strong>
                        <div>Doctor: <field name="doctor_id"/></div>
                    </div>
                </t>
            </templates>
        </kanban>
    </field>
</record>

Best Practices

Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.

• ✅ Do: Use inline invisible="condition" (Odoo 17+) instead of attrs for show/hide logic.
• ✅ Do: Use attrs="{'invisible': [...]}" only if you are targeting Odoo 14–16 — it is deprecated in v17.
• ✅ Do: Always set a string attribute on your view record for debugging clarity.
• ✅ Do: Use (v17) or + field tags (v16 and below) for activity tracking.
• ❌ Don't: Use attrs in Odoo 17 — it is fully deprecated and raises warnings in logs.
• ❌ Don't: Put business logic in view XML — keep it in Python model methods.
• ❌ Don't: Use hardcoded domain strings in views when a domain field on the model can be used dynamically.

Imported Operating Notes

Imported: Best Practices

• ✅ Do: Use inline invisible="condition" (Odoo 17+) instead of attrs for show/hide logic.
• ✅ Do: Use attrs="{'invisible': [...]}" only if you are targeting Odoo 14–16 — it is deprecated in v17.
• ✅ Do: Always set a string attribute on your view record for debugging clarity.
• ✅ Do: Use <chatter/> (v17) or <div class="oe_chatter"> + field tags (v16 and below) for activity tracking.
• ❌ Don't: Use attrs in Odoo 17 — it is fully deprecated and raises warnings in logs.
• ❌ Don't: Put business logic in view XML — keep it in Python model methods.
• ❌ Don't: Use hardcoded domain strings in views when a domain field on the model can be used dynamically.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically

Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/odoo-xml-views-builder, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all. Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the external_source block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.

Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review

Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task. Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.

Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization

Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.

Related Skills

• @00-andruia-consultant - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @00-andruia-consultant-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @10-andruia-skill-smith - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @10-andruia-skill-smith-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

Additional Resources

Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.

Imported Reference Notes

Imported: Limitations

• Does not cover OWL JavaScript widgets or client-side component development.
• Search panel views (<searchpanel>) are not fully covered — those require frontend knowledge.
• Does not address website QWeb views — use @odoo-qweb-templates for those.
• Cohort and Map views (Enterprise-only) are not covered by this skill.