Request a New Feature:
Make Odoo mightier with your idea

1. Create your account on GitHub

To request a new feature, you will need to create your account on GitHub:

  • Pick your username

  • Enter your email address

  • Create a password

  • and click on "Sign up for GitHub"

On the next screen, make sure to choose the Free plan and click on "Finish sign up".

Check your mailbox for a mail from GitHub to verify your email. Click on the link it contains and that's it! You can move on to the next step.

2) Pick the Project

The OCA is organized by Project Steering Committee (PSC) and each PSC manages a web page, a mailing list and a set of repositories. 

Pick the project most relevant to host your new feature and subscribe to his mailing list to discuss it with other contributors. Make sure to introduce yourself by mentioning:

  • your name and location

  • your skills and background

  • your expectations and availabilities

  • the new feature.

Once you know the best GitHub repository to host your new feature, move on to the next step.

3) Provide your specification

On the selected GitHub repository, create a new issue by providing:

  • the description of your feature

  • the Odoo version you expect it to run on

  • mockups and visual materials

  • scenario

The OCA also provides a prototyping module to help you design your new feature.

How else can you contribute?