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Q: Does the n8n Odoo node work with both Odoo Community and Enterprise?

Yes. The node uses Odoo's XML-RPC API, which is available in both Community and Enterprise editions. All standard and custom models are accessible regardless of your Odoo edition. The only differences come from modules that are exclusive to Enterprise — if a module is not installed, its models will not be available.

Q: Can I interact with custom Odoo models created by third-party modules?

Yes. The Odoo node lets you specify any model name, including custom models from third-party or internally developed modules. Enter the model's technical name (like x_custom_model or custom_module.model_name) and you can create, read, update, and delete records in that model.

Q: How do I filter records when reading from Odoo?

The Odoo node supports domain filters using Odoo's standard domain syntax — a list of tuples specifying field, operator, and value. For example, [['state', '=', 'sale'], ['date_order', '>=', '2026-01-01']] would return confirmed sales orders from 2026. You can combine multiple conditions with AND and OR operators.

Q: Can I trigger an n8n workflow when something changes in Odoo?

Odoo does not have built-in webhooks in all versions, so the most reliable approach is a scheduled workflow that polls Odoo for new or changed records using a date filter (such as records modified since the last check). For Odoo 17 and later, you can configure webhook actions through Odoo's automation rules.

Q: Is it possible to create invoices and sales orders through n8n?

Yes. You can create records in the account.move (invoices) and sale.order models. For multi-line documents like invoices with line items, you typically need to create the header record first, then create individual line records (account.move.line or sale.order.line) referencing the parent document.

Q: How does authentication work with the Odoo node?

The node authenticates using your Odoo instance URL, database name, username, and either a password or API key. API keys are recommended for production use because they can be revoked independently and do not expose your login password. Create API keys in Odoo's user preferences under the Account Security section.

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About Odoo

Odoo is an open-source business management suite covering ERP, CRM, accounting, inventory, manufacturing, HR, and e-commerce in a single modular platform. The n8n Odoo node lets you automate interactions with Odoo’s database — creating and updating records across any Odoo module, syncing data with external systems, and triggering workflows based on changes in your Odoo instance.

Businesses running Odoo use this integration to connect their ERP to the rest of their tech stack. When a new sales order is confirmed in Odoo, an n8n workflow can send a confirmation email to the customer, update the project management board, and notify the warehouse team in Slack. When inventory levels drop below a threshold, another workflow can generate purchase orders or alert the procurement team.

Osher builds robotic process automation workflows that extend Odoo’s capabilities without requiring custom Odoo module development. We connect Odoo to payment gateways, shipping providers, marketing platforms, and reporting tools using n8n as the integration layer. This is faster and cheaper than building custom Odoo integrations in Python, and easier to maintain because the logic is visible in a workflow diagram rather than buried in code.

The n8n Odoo node uses Odoo’s XML-RPC API and supports all standard and custom models. You can create, read, update, and delete records in any Odoo model — contacts, leads, invoices, products, stock moves, manufacturing orders, and more. It works with both Odoo Community and Enterprise editions, and supports both cloud-hosted (Odoo.sh) and self-hosted instances.

Odoo FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how Odoo consultants can help with integration and implementation

Does the n8n Odoo node work with both Odoo Community and Enterprise?

Can I interact with custom Odoo models created by third-party modules?

How do I filter records when reading from Odoo?

Can I trigger an n8n workflow when something changes in Odoo?

Is it possible to create invoices and sales orders through n8n?

How does authentication work with the Odoo node?

How it works

We work hand-in-hand with you to implement Odoo

As Odoo consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate Odoo with integrate and automate 800+ tools.

Step 1

Prepare Your Odoo API Access

Log into Odoo and go to your user preferences. Under Account Security, generate an API key for n8n to use. Note your Odoo instance URL and database name. Make sure the user account has the appropriate access rights for the models you plan to automate.

Step 2

Add Odoo Credentials in n8n

In n8n, go to Credentials and add a new Odoo API credential. Enter your Odoo URL, database name, username, and API key (or password). Test the connection to verify n8n can reach your Odoo instance and authenticate successfully.

Step 3

Identify the Models and Fields You Need

Determine which Odoo models your workflow will interact with — res.partner for contacts, sale.order for sales orders, product.product for products, etc. Check the field names in Odoo’s developer mode (Settings then Developer Tools then Activate) so you map data correctly.

Step 4

Build Your Workflow Trigger

Choose how to start your workflow. Use a Schedule Trigger to poll Odoo for new records periodically, a Webhook to receive events from external systems, or another app trigger (like a Stripe payment event) that should create or update Odoo records.

Step 5

Configure the Odoo Node

Add the Odoo node, select your credential, and choose the resource (model) and operation (create, update, get, get all, or delete). Map input fields to Odoo model fields using n8n expressions. For related fields (many2one), provide the related record’s ID.

Step 6

Test with Sample Data and Activate

Run the workflow manually with test data and verify the records appear correctly in Odoo. Check that all field values, relationships, and states are set properly. Fix any field mapping issues, then activate the workflow for automatic execution.

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