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Toggle Developer Mode

Toggle Developer Mode

One Click to Debug Mode - From Any Screen

The Problem You Know Too Well

You need to check a technical field. Or access the debug menu. Or enable developer mode to see what's happening under the hood. So you go to Settings, scroll down, find General Settings, expand Developer Tools, click "Activate developer mode"... or you manually type ?debug=1 in the URL bar.

Every. Single. Time.

What If Debug Mode Was One Click Away?

Imagine a simple toggle icon in the top-right corner of every screen. Click it once - debug mode on. Click again - debug mode off. No hunting through menus. No URL editing. Just click.

That's Toggle Developer Mode.

The WOW Factor

What You Get Why It Matters
One-Click Toggle Debug mode on/off instantly
Always Visible Icon in navbar on every screen
Visual Feedback Green = on, White = off
Works Everywhere Desktop, tablet, mobile

How It Works (The Simple Version)

  1. Look at the top-right - See the toggle icon near your user menu
  2. Click the icon - Page refreshes with debug mode enabled
  3. Click again - Debug mode disabled

That's it. No menus. No URL hacking. Just a click.

Real Results

Before After
5+ clicks to enable debug 1 click
Remember URL parameter syntax Just click
Navigate away from current screen Stay on current screen

Who Is This For?

Toggle Developer Mode is perfect for:

  • Developers who live in debug mode
  • Functional consultants configuring Odoo
  • Technical support staff troubleshooting issues
  • Anyone who toggles debug mode more than once a day

This probably isn't for you if:

  • You never use developer mode
  • You prefer the scenic route through Settings
  • You enjoy typing URLs

Visual Guide

Debug Mode OFF:

[Apps] [CRM] [Sales] ...                    [🔘] [🔔] [👤]
                                             ^
                                        Toggle (white)

Debug Mode ON:

[Apps] [CRM] [Sales] ...                    [🔛] [🔔] [👤]
                                             ^
                                        Toggle (green)

The Technical Stuff (For Those Who Care)

Click to expand technical details - **Odoo Version:** 18.0 - **Author:** CodeFusion OdooWorks - **Dependencies:** base, web - **License:** AGPL-3 - **How it works:** Patches NavBar component, adds/removes ?debug=1 URL parameter - **Documentation:** [Full technical docs](debug_mode_toggle_SCHEMA.md)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will I lose unsaved work?
A: The toggle refreshes the page, so save your work first (same as toggling debug any other way).

Q: Can I restrict who sees the toggle?
A: Currently visible to all users. Access to debug features is still controlled by Odoo's standard permissions.

Q: Is this the same as ts_debug_switch?
A: Similar functionality, different implementation. Don't install both - pick one.

Ready to Save Clicks?

Install from the Odoo Apps menu - search for "Toggle Developer Mode"

Toggle Developer Mode - A CodeFusion OdooWorks Module
Version 18.0 | Odoo 18 Compatible

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