Odoo-LLM - AI-Powered Business Automation Framework

Businesses using Odoo ERP face a significant challenge when trying to integrate AI capabilities: existing solutions are either expensive SaaS platforms that require data export, or they require substantial custom development to integrate LLMs into business workflows. Companies need AI assistance for customer service, content generation, data analysis, and process automation—but lack the expertise or resources to build these integrations securely and efficiently.

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Key challenges businesses face with AI integration:

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• No unified framework for integrating multiple LLM providers into Odoo
• Building secure AI features requires specialized expertise in both AI and ERP systems
• Each AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) has different APIs, making multi-provider support complex
• Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with vector databases is technically challenging
• No standard way to give LLMs safe, controlled access to business data
• Tool-calling and function execution frameworks need careful security design
• Managing AI assistant configurations, prompts, and roles across departments is cumbersome
• Scaling AI infrastructure and managing API costs requires careful architecture

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The Odoo community needed a comprehensive, production-ready framework that could democratize AI integration while maintaining security, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. After implementing AI features across numerous client projects, we identified patterns worth open-sourcing.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Python/Odoo 16.0 Framework
• AI Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Ollama, Mistral, Replicate, LiteLLM, FAL.ai
• Vector Databases: ChromaDB, pgvector, Qdrant
• RAG Framework: Custom retrieval-augmented generation implementation
• API Architecture: Unified provider abstraction layer
• Security: Role-based access control, API key management
• License: MIT (fully open-source)

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Modular Framework Architecture

Odoo-LLM is designed as a comprehensive yet modular system. Each component can function independently while integrating seamlessly with others. The architecture follows Odoo best practices and provides clean abstractions over complex AI functionality.

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Core Foundation Modules (5 modules):

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1. llm (v16.0.1.3.0) - Base infrastructure providing unified API across all LLM providers

2. llm_assistant (v16.0.1.4.0) - AI assistants with customizable prompt templates and role-based configurations

3. llm_generate (v16.0.2.0.0) - Unified content generation API for text and image creation

4. llm_tool (v16.0.3.0.0) - Tool framework enabling LLMs to execute functions and interact with Odoo data

5. llm_store (v16.0.1.0.0) - Vector store abstraction supporting multiple databases

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AI Provider Modules:

• llm_openai - OpenAI GPT-4, GPT-3.5 integration
• llm_anthropic - Anthropic Claude integration
• llm_ollama - Local LLM deployment with Ollama
• llm_mistral - Mistral AI integration
• llm_litellm - Multi-provider proxy support
• llm_replicate - Replicate AI models integration
• llm_fal_ai - FAL.ai integration for image generation

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Knowledge Base & RAG Modules:

• llm_knowledge - Document storage, indexing, and semantic search
• llm_knowledge_automation - Automated knowledge base updates
• llm_tool_knowledge - LLM tools for knowledge retrieval

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Vector Store Implementations:

• llm_chroma - ChromaDB integration
• llm_pgvector - PostgreSQL vector extension support
• llm_qdrant - Qdrant vector database integration

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User Interface & Interaction:

• llm_thread - Chat threading with conversation history
• Real-time streaming responses with tool execution visibility
• Customizable chat interface integrated into Odoo UI

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Unified Provider Abstraction

One of Odoo-LLM's most powerful features is the unified API that works identically across all AI providers. Switch from OpenAI to Claude to local Ollama models without changing your application code. This provider-agnostic design ensures businesses aren't locked into any single AI vendor.

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Security & Access Control

Enterprise-grade security is built into every layer:

• Role-based access control for AI features and assistants
• Secure API key management with encryption
• Tool execution permissions and sandboxing
• Audit logging for all AI interactions
• Data privacy controls for sensitive information

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Production-Ready from Real-World Use

Every module in Odoo-LLM has been battle-tested in production Odoo deployments. We extracted and refined these components from actual client implementations, ensuring they handle real-world complexity, scale, and edge cases effectively.