Odoo FAQs

Question 1

What is Odoo Shell?

Accepted Answer

Odoo Shell is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides direct Python shell access to an Odoo database environment. It's designed to facilitate development and testing workflows by allowing direct interaction with Odoo's core.

Question 2

What key features does Odoo Shell offer for developers?

Accepted Answer

Odoo Shell allows you to execute Python code within the Odoo shell context, reset the shell state to clear context, query available Odoo models with filtering, and get detailed information about specific Odoo models. It streamlines debugging and data manipulation.

Question 3

Is Odoo Shell safe to use with production Odoo databases?

Accepted Answer

**ABSOLUTELY NOT.** Odoo Shell is pre-alpha software intended *only* for test databases, development environments, and disposable data. It provides direct read/write access to your database and should **NEVER** be used in production to avoid data loss, corruption, or security vulnerabilities.

Question 4

How do I install and configure Odoo Shell?

Accepted Answer

You can install Odoo Shell using `uv pip install -e .` after syncing development dependencies. Configuration involves setting environment variables such as `ODOO_BIN_PATH`, `ODOO_ADDONS_PATH`, and `ODOO_DATABASE` to point to your Odoo installation details.

Question 5

What are the primary use cases for Odoo Shell?

Accepted Answer

Odoo Shell is ideal for Odoo developers and testers who need to interact directly with an Odoo database for tasks like debugging custom modules, testing data migrations, inspecting model structures, or executing one-off scripts in a controlled (non-production) environment.

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