This article guides you through setting up the developer environment to customize the Odoo Community edition. Step 1: Install Dependencies Odoo requires certain dependencies to function correctly. Run the following command to install them: sudo apt install git python3-pip build-essential wget python3-dev python3-venv python3-wheel libfreetype6-dev libxml2-dev libzip-dev libldap2-dev libsasl2-dev python3-setuptools node-less libjpeg-dev zlib1g-dev libpq-dev libxslt1-dev libldb-dev libldap2-dev libtirpc-dev Wkhtmltopdf is a dependency for generating PDF reports in Odoo. Download and install it using these commands: wget https://github.com/wkhtmltopdf/wkhtmltopdf/releases/download/0.12.5/wkhtmltox_0.12.5-1.bionic_amd64.deb sudo apt install ./wkhtmltox_0.12.5-1.bionic_amd64.deb Step 2: Install PostgreSQL Odoo uses PostgreSQL as its database management system. Install PostgreSQL with this command: sudo apt install postgresql After installation, create a new PostgreSQL use
This beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide is designed to help you install Odoo 16 on Ubuntu 20.04, even if you're new to the Unix command line. Follow the steps below to successfully install Odoo 16 and enhance your business management experience. Step 1: Open the Terminal To begin, you need to access the command line interface in Ubuntu. Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the Terminal application. Step 2: Update Your System First, update your system packages to ensure you're working with the latest versions. Type the following command and press Enter: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade Enter your password when prompted, and wait for the update process to complete. Step 3: Install Dependencies Odoo requires certain dependencies to function correctly. Run the following command to install them: sudo apt install git python3-pip build-essential wget python3-dev python3-venv python3-wheel libfreetype6-dev libxml2-dev libzip-dev libldap2-dev libsasl2-dev python3-set