Apps Switcher Home for Odoo Community
by Pystrap Technologies https://pystrap.co.uk/blog/our-products-4/odoo-home-app-switcher-for-odoo-community-users-5$ 57.02
| Availability |
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Odoo.sh
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| Lines of code | 403 |
| Technical Name |
pystrap_home_switcher |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://pystrap.co.uk/blog/our-products-4/odoo-home-app-switcher-for-odoo-community-users-5 |
App Switcher Home
The missing glossy app switcher for Odoo 19 Community — fast, mobile-friendly, and effortless to use.
Glossy full-page app switcher for Odoo Community.
Overview
App Switcher Home adds the polished app switcher that Odoo Community users expect but do not get out of the box. It brings a glossy, full-page app grid to your Community installation, making every installed app easy to find, open, and recognise.
Built for teams searching for an Odoo Community app switcher, app launcher, home menu, app grid, or mobile-friendly Odoo backend navigation.
Every app is displayed as a clear, clickable icon tile, with instant search for jumping straight to the right app in milliseconds. It is a must-have quality-of-life upgrade for any Odoo Community installation, especially for teams using Odoo on phones, tablets, and smaller screens.
Features
Missing Community Feature
Adds a proper app switcher to Odoo Community, giving users the familiar app launcher experience they need.
Instant Search
Filter apps by name in real time as you type. Search input is auto-focused when the screen opens.
Mobile Friendly
Responsive tiles, comfortable spacing, and touch-friendly navigation make the switcher feel natural on phones and tablets.
Glossy Visual Polish
Colour-coded icons, refined tile styling, and smooth interactions give Community installations a more premium feel.
Image & FA Icon Support
PNG/image app icons and FontAwesome / Odoo icon classes all render natively inside the grid tiles.
NavBar Integration
The apps grid button in the top navigation bar opens the new app switcher directly for quick access from anywhere.
Optional Website Support
When Website is installed, the frontend apps button also opens the app switcher without adding a hard dependency.
Auto Post-install
Sets the home screen as the default action for all existing internal users automatically on install.
Preview
Real-time search for quickly finding installed apps.
Responsive mobile layout for phones and tablets.
Compatibility
| Odoo Version | Edition | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 19.0 | Community | ✓ Supported |
Installation
- Copy the
pystrap_home_switcherfolder into your Odoo addons directory (or a custom addons path configured inodoo.conf). - Restart your Odoo server so the new module is detected.
- Go to Settings → Apps → Update Apps List and confirm.
- Search for "App Switcher Home" and click Install.
- The post-install hook automatically sets the home screen for all existing internal users — no manual configuration needed.
Configuration
No configuration is required after installation.
Optional — Custom background image:
Replace static/img/home_bg.png with your own image to customise the home screen background.
The image is displayed full-cover with a soft colour fallback if no image is present.
Technical Details
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Technical name | pystrap_home_switcher |
| Client action tag | pystrap_home_switcher.AppHome |
| XML ID (action) | pystrap_home_switcher.action_home_menu |
| Depends on | web |
| Optional integration | Website frontend apps button, when website is installed |
| JS framework | OWL (Odoo 17+ component model) |
| Post-install hook | post_install_hook in hooks.py |
| License | OPL-1 |
Built by Pystrap Technologies.
Read the full product article: Odoo Home App Switcher for Odoo Community Users.
Email support@pystrap.co.uk or visit https://pystrap.co.uk for support, updates, and other Odoo modules.
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
|
| Lines of code | 403 |
| Technical Name |
pystrap_home_switcher |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://pystrap.co.uk/blog/our-products-4/odoo-home-app-switcher-for-odoo-community-users-5 |
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