| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
Discuss (mail)
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| Lines of code | 412 |
| Technical Name |
no_scalable_chatter |
| License | OPL-1 |
Scalable Chatter
Drag to resize • Click to collapse • Remembers your preference per model
Why This Module?
Odoo's chatter panel takes a fixed width on form views — you cannot resize it or hide it. On smaller screens it pushes your data out of view. On wider screens it wastes space. And during focused data entry, the message stream is pure distraction.
Scalable Chatter gives every user full control over the chatter panel with zero configuration.
Features
↔️ Drag to ResizeA vertical handle between the form and chatter. Drag it to set any width between 200px and 65% of the form. |
◀️ Collapse / ExpandClick the toggle button to fully hide the chatter. The form takes 100% width instantly. One click to bring it back. |
💾 Per-User Per-Model MemoryYour chatter width and collapsed state are saved separately for each Odoo model. Collapse it on Invoices but keep it open on CRM Leads. |
⌨️ Alt+C Keyboard ShortcutToggle chatter visibility from anywhere on the form with Alt+C. No mouse required. |
⚙️ Global Default PreferenceA setting in Settings > Preferences controls whether the chatter starts collapsed or expanded for new models. |
📱 ResponsiveOn mobile and small screens (<768px), the module steps aside and lets Odoo's default stacked layout take over. |
How It Works
- Install the module from the Apps menu.
- Open any form with a chatter (Contact, Invoice, Sale Order, CRM Lead…).
- Drag the resize handle or click the toggle button (or press Alt+C).
- Your preference is saved automatically per model — no manual configuration needed.
What Sets Scalable Chatter Apart?
| Per-model memory | Most chatter modules save one global state. Scalable Chatter remembers your preference per Odoo model — different settings for Invoices, Leads, Contacts, and every other model. |
| Zero server calls | State is stored in the browser's localStorage — no extra RPC calls, no database writes, no performance impact. |
| Full-width on collapse | When collapsed, the chatter is fully removed from the layout. The form sheet gets 100% of the available width. |
Technical Details
| Odoo Version | 19.0 |
| Dependencies | web, mail |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Type | Frontend (OWL patch) + Python (user preferences) |
| Storage | Browser localStorage (no server-side state) |
| Compatibility | Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, On-Premise |
Need Help?
Open an issue on the GitHub repository or contact the author directly.
Developed by Naim OUDAYET
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