See every field’s real value without leaving the record
Dev Tools brings a Field Inspector, a searchable feature & shortcut reference, and a full inspection audit trail to every Odoo backend screen — so developers stop context-switching to check data or hunt for developer-mode shortcuts.
Debugging a live Odoo record means toggling developer mode, leaving the page to check field values, and cross-referencing configuration that standard tree and form views never surface. Every context switch adds up across a full day of implementation and support work.
Dev Tools adds a Field Inspector, a searchable Feature & Shortcut Reference, and a per-user Inspection Log directly inside the Odoo backend — plus a global hotkey that toggles debug mode without touching a menu.
Everything developers need to debug faster
Every capability below is implemented in the module.
Field Inspector
Pick a model and record id and read every field’s name, type, label, and value in one screen. Binary fields are skipped automatically and long values are truncated for readability.
Dev Tools Systray
An always-visible systray entry point puts the Field Inspector, Feature Reference, and Inspection Log one click away from any backend screen.
Global Debug Hotkey
A configurable keyboard shortcut toggles developer mode instantly, from anywhere in the backend — no menu required.
Feature & Shortcut Reference
A kanban and list catalog of every action and its keyboard shortcut, each with a plain-language note on how it beats native Odoo dev tools.
Inspection Log
A full audit trail records who inspected which record, on which model, and when — every Field Inspector lookup is logged automatically.
Private Audit History
Regular users see only their own inspection history by default; Dev Tools administrators can see the audit trail for every user.
Two-Tier Access Groups
A dedicated User role gets read-only access to the reference and inspector; an Administrator role can also manage shortcuts and see every user’s audit trail.
Configurable Settings
Turn the Field Inspector and debug hotkey on or off, and set your own keyboard combo, right from the Odoo Settings screen.
Built for Current Odoo
A maintained, native experience for the latest Odoo releases — where the closest alternative has been left unmaintained since Odoo 17.
How it works
Open the systray
Click the wrench icon in the systray from any backend screen to reach every Dev Tools feature instantly.
Inspect a record
Enter a model and record id in the Field Inspector to read every field’s value at once.
Toggle debug with a hotkey
Press your configured shortcut to flip developer mode on or off without opening a menu.
Review the audit trail
Check the Inspection Log anytime to see who inspected which records, and when.
See it in action
Every screen Dev Tools adds to your Odoo backend.
Feature & Shortcut Reference: kanban view grouped by category, with shortcut badges and a Built-in badge on every included entry.
The same reference in list view — sortable by category, shortcut combo, and usage count.
Every entry’s form shows the full description alongside an explicit “vs. Native Odoo” positioning note.
Inspection Log: a read-only audit list of every record a user has inspected.
Drill into a single inspection to see the model, record, and field count captured.
Field Inspector: enter a model and record id to read every field’s name, type, label, and value at once.
Settings let administrators toggle the Field Inspector and debug hotkey, and set their own shortcut combo.
The Dev Tools systray puts every tool — and the debug toggle — one click away from any screen.
Frequently asked
Does this work on Odoo 18 and Odoo 19?
Yes. Dev Tools — Discuss Extension is built and maintained for both Odoo 18 and Odoo 19, with a matching Odoo 17 build also available.
Do I need to enable developer mode to use it?
No. The Field Inspector, Feature Reference, and Inspection Log all work without developer mode — though the built-in hotkey can still toggle it instantly whenever you need it.
Who can see the inspection audit trail?
Regular Dev Tools users only see their own inspection history. Dev Tools administrators can see every inspection logged by every user.
Can I customize the shortcuts and hotkeys?
Yes. The Settings screen lets administrators enable or disable the Field Inspector and debug hotkey, and set a custom keyboard combo for the hotkey.
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Dev Tools — Discuss Extension gives Odoo implementers a Field Inspector, keyboard shortcuts, and an in-product feature reference for faster, more transparent debugging.
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
Discuss (mail)
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| Lines of code | 710 |
| Technical Name |
cerevantix_discuss_extension |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://cerevantix.com |
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