Odoo Smart Graph Indexing
Map the complete structure of your Odoo instance. Every model, field, view, action, and dependency is indexed into a navigable graph that powers intelligent AI development.
The foundation of our MCP Code Indexer — providing Claude AI with precise structural context that reduces token usage by 90% while improving code accuracy.
Index Your CodebaseComplete Odoo Structure Mapping
The smart graph indexer performs deep AST analysis to extract and map every structural element in your Odoo codebase.
Model Graph
Every Odoo model mapped with its inheritance chain, fields, methods, and relationships.
- _inherit and _inherits chains
- Field types and relationships
- Computed field dependency trees
View Hierarchy
Complete view inheritance tree from base views through every XPath modification.
- XPath inheritance chains
- View priority resolution
- Field widget mapping
Module Dependencies
Full dependency graph from __manifest__.py analysis across all addons.
- Direct and transitive dependencies
- Circular dependency detection
- Install order computation
Security Map
Access rights, record rules, and group hierarchy mapped for security analysis.
- Group membership chains
- Record rule domain analysis
- Access rights coverage gaps
Data Files Index
XML IDs, demo data, and configuration records mapped for cross-referencing.
- XML ID resolution and tracking
- noupdate flag awareness
- Data file load ordering
Action & Menu Tree
Window actions, server actions, and menu hierarchy completely mapped.
- Menu-to-action connections
- Action-to-view bindings
- Server action chains
How Graph Indexing Powers AI Development
The graph is not just for visualization — it is the intelligence layer that makes AI code generation accurate.
Precise Context Injection
When Claude needs to modify a sale order, the graph provides exactly the relevant models, views, and security rules — no more, no less. This precision reduces token usage by 90% compared to dumping entire files into context.
Impact Analysis
Before making any change, the graph reveals every model, view, and report that depends on the code being modified. AI uses this to generate complete, non-breaking changes that update all affected locations.
Pattern Recognition
The graph identifies recurring patterns across your codebase — how you handle state machines, what naming conventions you use, which mixin classes you prefer. Claude adopts these patterns for consistent, idiomatic code generation.
Migration Intelligence
When upgrading Odoo versions, the graph maps every API change, deprecated field, and modified view inheritance that affects your modules. AI generates precise migration scripts based on actual impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is smart graph indexing for Odoo codebases?
Smart graph indexing builds a structural map of your entire Odoo codebase as a directed graph. Each module, model, field, view, and method becomes a node, with edges representing relationships like inheritance, dependencies, field references, and view compositions. This allows instant traversal of complex Odoo architectures that would take hours to trace manually.
How does graph indexing help with Odoo module dependencies?
The graph instantly reveals the full dependency chain for any module — both direct and transitive dependencies, reverse dependencies (what breaks if you change something), circular dependency risks, and orphaned modules. This is critical for safe deployments and understanding the impact of changes before they reach production.
What Odoo-specific structures does the indexer understand?
The indexer understands Odoo's unique patterns: model inheritance chains (_inherit, _inherits), module manifests and dependency declarations, XML view inheritance and xpath expressions, security groups and access rules, workflow transitions, computed field dependencies, and QWeb template inheritance. It's purpose-built for the Odoo ecosystem.
How long does indexing take for a typical Odoo project?
Initial indexing takes 2-5 minutes for a typical Odoo project with 50-200 custom modules. Subsequent updates are incremental, processing only changed files in seconds. The graph is stored persistently, so you only pay the full indexing cost once. Large enterprise codebases with 500+ modules complete in under 15 minutes.
Can graph indexing detect potential issues before deployment?
Yes. The graph analysis identifies circular dependencies, missing manifest declarations, broken inheritance chains, security rule gaps, and inconsistent field references. These structural issues are often invisible in code review but cause runtime failures. The graph catches them at analysis time, before code ever reaches a server.
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