# Odoo Module Developer

> Expert guide for creating custom Odoo modules. Covers __manifest__.py, model inheritance, ORM patterns, and module structure best practices.

- Skill: `techwavedev/odoo-module-developer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add techwavedev/odoo-module-developer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/techwavedev/odoo-module-developer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: techwavedev (https://skillmd.com/u/techwavedev)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/techwavedev/odoo-module-developer

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# Odoo Module Developer

## Overview

This skill transforms your AI into an expert Odoo custom module developer. It guides you through scaffolding new modules, defining models, setting up security, and following Odoo's coding conventions for both Community and Enterprise editions.

## When to Use This Skill

- Starting a new custom Odoo module from scratch.
- Extending an existing Odoo model (e.g., adding fields to `sale.order`).
- Troubleshooting module loading errors or manifest issues.
- Implementing `onchange`, `compute`, and `constraint` methods correctly.

## How It Works

1. **Activate**: Mention `@odoo-module-developer` and describe the module you want to build.
2. **Scaffold**: Get the full folder structure with `__manifest__.py`, `__init__.py`, models, views, and security files.
3. **Review**: Paste existing code and get a review against Odoo best practices.

## Examples

### Example 1: Scaffold a New Module

**Prompt:** `Create a module called "hospital_management" with a model for patients`

**Generated structure:**

```text
hospital_management/
├── __manifest__.py
├── __init__.py
├── models/
│   ├── __init__.py
│   └── hospital_patient.py
├── views/
│   └── hospital_patient_views.xml
├── security/
│   ├── ir.model.access.csv
│   └── security.xml
└── data/
```

**`__manifest__.py`:**

```python
{
    'name': 'Hospital Management',
    'version': '17.0.1.0.0',
    'category': 'Healthcare',
    'depends': ['base', 'mail'],
    'data': [
        'security/ir.model.access.csv',
        'views/hospital_patient_views.xml',
    ],
    'installable': True,
    'license': 'LGPL-3',
}
```

**`models/hospital_patient.py`:**

```python
from odoo import models, fields, api

class HospitalPatient(models.Model):
    _name = 'hospital.patient'
    _description = 'Hospital Patient'
    _inherit = ['mail.thread', 'mail.activity.mixin']

    name = fields.Char(string='Patient Name', required=True, tracking=True)
    birth_date = fields.Date(string='Birth Date')
    doctor_id = fields.Many2one('res.users', string='Assigned Doctor')
    state = fields.Selection([
        ('draft', 'New'),
        ('confirmed', 'Confirmed'),
        ('done', 'Done'),
    ], default='draft', tracking=True)
```

## Best Practices

- ✅ **Do:** Always prefix your model `_name` with a namespace (e.g., `hospital.patient`).
- ✅ **Do:** Use `_inherit = ['mail.thread']` to add chatter/logging automatically.
- ✅ **Do:** Specify `version` in manifest as `{odoo_version}.{major}.{minor}.{patch}`.
- ✅ **Do:** Set `'author'` and `'website'` in `__manifest__.py` so your module is identifiable in the Apps list.
- ❌ **Don't:** Modify core Odoo model files directly — always use `_inherit`.
- ❌ **Don't:** Forget to add new models to `ir.model.access.csv` or users will get access errors.
- ❌ **Don't:** Use spaces or uppercase in folder names — Odoo requires snake_case module names.

## Limitations

- Does not cover **OWL JavaScript components** or frontend widget development — use `@odoo-xml-views-builder` for view XML.
- **Odoo 13 and below** have a different module structure (no `__manifest__.py` auto-loading) — this skill targets v14+.
- Does not cover **multi-company** or **multi-website** configuration; those require additional model fields (`company_id`, `website_id`).
- Does not generate automated test files — use `@odoo-automated-tests` for that.

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## AGI Framework Integration

> **Adapted for [@techwavedev/agi-agent-kit](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@techwavedev/agi-agent-kit)**
> Original source: [antigravity-awesome-skills](https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills)

### Memory-First Protocol

Retrieve prior design decisions (color palettes, typography, spacing scales) to maintain visual consistency across sessions. Cache generated design tokens.

```bash
# Check for prior frontend/design context before starting
python3 execution/memory_manager.py auto --query "design system decisions and component patterns for Odoo Module Developer"
```

### Storing Results

After completing work, store frontend/design decisions for future sessions:

```bash
python3 execution/memory_manager.py store \
  --content "Design system: adopted 8px grid, Inter font family, HSL color tokens with dark mode support" \
  --type decision --project <project> \
  --tags odoo-module-developer frontend
```

### Multi-Agent Collaboration

Share design decisions with backend agents (API contract changes) and QA agents (visual regression baselines).

```bash
python3 execution/cross_agent_context.py store \
  --agent "<your-agent>" \
  --action "Implemented UI components — new design system with accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)" \
  --project <project>
```

### Design Memory Persistence

Store design system tokens and component decisions in Qdrant so any agent on any platform (Claude, Gemini, Cursor) can retrieve and apply consistent styling.

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