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| Lines of code | 991 |
| Technical Name |
os_pwa_backend |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://www.odoo-stars.com |
| Versions | 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 |
Progressive Web Application (PWA) - Backend
Turn the Odoo backend into a strong, installable Progressive Web App - for Odoo 18 & 19
A Progressive Web App (PWA) gives your users a native-like experience: installable on the home screen, dock or taskbar, working offline, fast to load and able to receive push notifications - all from a single web codebase.
Since Odoo 18, Odoo ships its own native PWA. This module extends that native PWA through its official extension points instead of replacing it - so it stays fully compatible with the standard service worker, scoped apps and share-target, while letting you fully configure and strengthen it.
What this module adds
Configurable web manifest
Per-company control of the app name, short name, description, theme & background colors, display mode, orientation, language, text direction, categories, scope and start URL - driving Odoo's native /web/manifest.webmanifest.
Smart offline caching
A service-worker extension adds cache-first serving of static assets (toggleable) on top of Odoo's native offline fallback, so the app keeps loading its UI even with no connection.
Install prompt
An Install app button appears in the systray when the browser reports the app is installable (beforeinstallprompt), guiding users to install it on their device in one click.
Update notifications
When a new version of the service worker is detected, an Update button lets users reload to the latest version instantly - no stale caches.
Web push notifications
Browser push subscriptions are stored against each user, with VAPID key generation built in. Send notifications from the server using the standard Web Push protocol (pywebpush).
Custom offline page
The native offline page title and message are driven by your configuration, so the offline experience stays on-brand.
Customize your PWA
A single configuration screen (Settings → PWA) lets you tailor the app. You can configure:
- Name & Short Name
- Description
- Theme Color & Background Color
- Display mode & Orientation
- Language & text direction
- Categories, scope and start URL
- App icon (1 upload → all sizes generated)
- Screenshots (desktop & mobile)
- App shortcuts
- Offline page title & message
- Web push (VAPID keys, subscriptions)
Theme & background colors
Control how the installed app window appears on the user's device using the manifest theme_color and background_color. The backend <meta name="theme-color"> is updated to match automatically.
App icons
Once installed, the app icon appears on the home screen, dock or taskbar next to native apps. Upload a single icon (at least 512×512) and the module generates all the required sizes for you.
Screenshots
Define screenshots that show up in the install dialog to make the app feel more "app-like" and showcase its features.
App shortcuts
Shortcuts let users jump straight to common tasks by right-clicking the app icon (Windows/macOS) or long-pressing it (Android). Pick which installed Odoo apps appear as shortcuts.
Why a backend PWA?
Native-like experience
- Its own app icon on the home screen, dock or taskbar.
- Runs in a standalone window without browser chrome.
- Can be launched at sign-in and submitted to app stores.
Advanced capabilities
- Keeps working when the device is offline.
- Receives push notifications.
- Stays up to date automatically.
Web advantages & lower cost
- Secure HTTPS endpoints, linkable and shareable.
- Adapts to any screen size, orientation and input method.
- One codebase across desktop, mobile and web - no separate native apps to maintain.
Help & Support
Get immediate support for any of your questions.
You will get 60 days of free support for any doubt, query or bug fixing (excluding data recovery) related to this module, applicable from the date of purchase.
Get SupportChangelog
v19.0.1.0.0
- Odoo 18 & 19 support; extends Odoo's native PWA instead of replacing it.
- Added smart offline caching, install prompt, update notifications and web push notifications.
- Configurable manifest, custom offline page and app shortcuts driven from a single screen.
v16.0.0.0-October 12, 2023
- Initial release for v16
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