Uninstall modules from terminal

uninstall_from_terminal.md

To uninstall modules from an Odoo database using the terminal, you can use the Odoo shell or execute SQL commands directly. Here's how to do it:

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Method 1: Using Odoo Shell

1. Launch the Odoo shell:

   ./odoo-bin shell -d <your_database_name>

2. Uninstall the module: In the shell, execute the following Python code:

   module_name = "<module_name>"  # Replace <module_name> with the technical name of the module
   module = env['ir.module.module'].search([('name', '=', module_name)])
   if module:
       module.button_immediate_uninstall()
       print(f"Module '{module_name}' uninstalled successfully.")
   else:
       print(f"Module '{module_name}' not found.")

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Method 2: Using SQL Commands

You can directly mark the module as uninstalled in the database. Be cautious and ensure you have a backup before proceeding.

1. Access the PostgreSQL database:

   psql -d <your_database_name>

2. Find the module ID:

   SELECT id, name FROM ir_module_module WHERE name = '<module_name>';

3. Mark the module as uninstalled:

   UPDATE ir_module_module SET state = 'uninstalled' WHERE name = '<module_name>';

4. Restart Odoo: After modifying the database, restart the Odoo service for the changes to take effect:

   sudo systemctl restart odoo

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Notes

• Dependencies: Uninstalling a module will automatically uninstall dependent modules.
• Data Removal: Module uninstallation does not remove database records unless specified in the module.
• Backup: Always create a database backup before uninstalling modules, especially in a production environment.

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