Odoo Idea Gates

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mart337i

odoo-idea-gates

Odoo-aware idea validation for deciding whether a module, addon, app, or product should exist before implementation. Use when the user wants to validate an Odoo module idea, check whether a solution already exists, assess usefulness or buyer demand, narrow a wedge, or decide whether an addon is worth building.

Overview

Publisher	mart337i
Repository	`odoo-skills`
Skill name	`odoo-idea-gates`
Stars	61
Forks	15
Bundled files	Instructions only
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by mart337i on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Odoo Idea Gates AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/mart337i/odoo-skills/tree/main/skills/odoo-idea-gates
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mart337i/odoo-skills.git /tmp/odoo-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/odoo-skills/skills/odoo-idea-gates .claude/skills/odoo-idea-gates

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Odoo Idea Gates in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Odoo Idea Gates on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Odoo Idea Gates is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Odoo Idea Gates

Validate the idea before designing or building it. Kill, narrow, or strengthen weak Odoo module/product ideas using evidence.

Use this skill before implementing a new Odoo module, OCA addon, marketplace app, internal tool, or SaaS/product idea connected to an Odoo workflow.

First Move

Gather discoverable facts before asking:

Search the current repo for related addons, models, views, settings, wizards, server actions, cron jobs, integrations, and docs.
Check whether the idea is already solved by Odoo standard, Enterprise, Studio/configuration, an OCA addon, an Odoo Apps module, or an existing custom addon.
Detect the Odoo version, edition, industry, and target workflow if visible from branch names, manifests, docs, or config.
If $ODOO_SOURCE is set, inspect framework features before assuming a custom addon is needed.

If evidence is missing, ask exactly one high-leverage question at a time. Include your recommended answer or likely disqualifier.

Gate Workflow

Apply gates in order. Stop early when an idea clearly fails unless the user asks to continue.

Gate	Pass Test	Kill Signal
1. Insider advantage	User has firsthand workflow experience or direct access to users.	Idea came from marketplace browsing, generic interest, or guessed workflow details.
2. Existing solution search	Clear gap remains after checking Odoo standard, Enterprise, Studio/configuration, OCA, Odoo Apps, custom addons, and adjacent tools.	The solution already exists and can be used, configured, bought, or contributed to.
3. Existing spend	Buyers already spend time, money, or consultant budget on adjacent pain.	No one pays for anything near the problem; demand must be created.
4. Reachable buyers	User can name 50 likely buyers/users and reach five for discovery within a week.	Buyer is abstract or distribution depends on marketplace luck.
5. Wedge narrowness	v1 is narrow by Odoo version, edition, industry, model/workflow, role, company size, and workaround.	It serves many industries, roles, or workflows; example bad wedge: `project management for Odoo users`.
6. Odoo fit	Smallest correct shape is clear: config, Studio, extension, OCA contribution, server action, wizard/report tweak, or new addon.	It fights standard Odoo workflow, needs fragile view hacks, broad `sudo()`, or unnecessary new domain models.
7. Build/maintenance cost	Security, multi-company, migrations, integrations, reporting/accounting/stock risk, and testability are proportionate.	Small pain requires deep risky changes or upgrades would consume the business.
8. Value equation	`(Dream Outcome x Perceived Likelihood) / (Time Delay x Effort)` is strong and first value is under 30 minutes.	Buyer must reorganize Odoo, clean lots of data, or rely on consultant-led rollout before seeing value.

Good wedge format: Resource utilization tracking for 5-15 person web dev agencies using Odoo Project, Timesheets, and Harvest.

Question Prompts

Use only the prompts needed to unblock the next gate:

What exact Odoo workflow have you personally used, sold, supported, implemented, or watched users struggle through?
Which role feels the pain: accountant, salesperson, warehouse operator, project manager, consultant, portal user, partner, or admin?
Can you name three adjacent spends: Enterprise seats, Studio, paid apps, OCA maintenance, custom development, partner retainers, admin time, spreadsheets, external SaaS, or middleware?
Can you name 50 target companies, partners, implementers, or Odoo users within a week?
What one dimension can be 10x better than existing Odoo/OCA/App Store alternatives?
Could configuration, Studio, an existing addon extension, or OCA contribution solve this without a new module?
What data must already exist in Odoo, and can a real user see value within 30 minutes?

Output Format

End with one verdict:

kill: do not build; explain the fatal gate.
narrow: preserve the insight but shrink the wedge.
research: evidence is missing; list the smallest validation step.
proceed: define the first addon boundary and validation plan.

Include:

Gate results with pass/fail/unknown.
Existing alternatives found or still needing search.
The narrowest viable wedge.
The first validation action before implementation.
The main Odoo technical risk if the idea proceeds.

Biases

Prefer boring, specific Odoo workflow pain over broad platform ideas.
Prefer capturing existing demand over creating demand.
Prefer configuration, contribution, or extension over a new addon when sufficient.
Prefer one 10x improvement for one role over a broad feature set.
Treat missing buyer access as a product risk, not a marketing detail.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Odoo Idea Gates AI skill do?

Why use Odoo Idea Gates on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Odoo Idea Gates is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Odoo Idea Gates in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/mart337i/odoo-skills/tree/main/skills/odoo-idea-gates. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Odoo Idea Gates?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Odoo Idea Gates?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Odoo Idea Gates with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Odoo Idea Gates AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by mart337i. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Odoo Idea Gates

First Move

Gate Workflow

Question Prompts

Output Format

Biases

Frequently asked questions

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