Odoo-Modules/disable_odoo_online/README.md

Disable Odoo Online Services

Version: 18.0.1.0.0
License: LGPL-3
Odoo Version: 18.0

Overview

This module comprehensively disables all external communications between your Odoo instance and Odoo's servers. It prevents:

• License/subscription checks
• User count reporting
• IAP (In-App Purchase) credit checks
• Publisher warranty communications
• Partner autocomplete/enrichment
• Expiration warnings in the UI

Features

1. IAP JSON-RPC Blocking

Patches the core iap_jsonrpc function to prevent all IAP API calls:

• Returns fake successful responses
• Logs all blocked calls
• Provides unlimited credits for services that check

2. License Parameter Protection

Protects critical ir.config_parameter values:

• database.expiration_date → Always returns 2099-12-31 23:59:59
• database.expiration_reason → Always returns renewal
• database.enterprise_code → Always returns PERMANENT_LOCAL

3. Session Info Patching

Modifies session_info() to prevent frontend warnings:

• Sets expiration date to 2099
• Sets warning to False
• Removes "already linked" subscription prompts

4. User Creation Protection

Logs user creation without triggering subscription checks:

• Blocks any external validation
• Logs permission changes

5. Publisher Warranty Block

Disables all warranty-related server communication:

• _get_sys_logs() → Returns empty response
• update_notification() → Returns success without calling server

6. Cron Job Blocking

Blocks scheduled actions that contact Odoo:

• Publisher Warranty Check
• Database Auto-Expiration Check
• Various IAP-related crons

Installation

1. Copy the module to your Odoo addons directory
2. Restart Odoo
3. Go to Apps → Update Apps List
4. Search for "Disable Odoo Online Services"
5. Click Install

Verification

Check that blocking is active:

docker logs odoo-container 2>&1 | grep -i "BLOCKED\|DISABLED"

Expected output:

IAP JSON-RPC calls have been DISABLED globally
Module update_list: Scanning local addons only (Odoo Apps store disabled)
Publisher warranty update_notification BLOCKED
Creating 1 user(s) - subscription check DISABLED

Configuration

No configuration required. The module automatically:

• Sets permanent expiration values on install (via _post_init_hook)
• Patches all necessary functions when loaded
• Protects values from being changed

Technical Details

Files

File	Purpose
models/disable_iap_tools.py	Patches iap_jsonrpc globally
models/disable_online_services.py	Blocks publisher warranty, cron jobs
models/disable_database_expiration.py	Protects ir.config_parameter
models/disable_session_leaks.py	Patches session info, user creation
models/disable_partner_autocomplete.py	Blocks partner enrichment
models/disable_all_external.py	Additional external call blocks

Blocked Endpoints

All redirected to http://localhost:65535:

• iap.endpoint
• publisher_warranty_url
• partner_autocomplete.endpoint
• iap_extract_endpoint
• olg.endpoint
• mail.media_library_endpoint
• sms.endpoint
• crm.iap_lead_mining.endpoint
• And many more...

Dependencies

• base
• web
• iap
• mail
• base_setup

Compatibility

• Odoo 18.0 Community Edition
• Odoo 18.0 Enterprise Edition

Disclaimer

This module is intended for legitimate use cases such as:

• Air-gapped environments
• Development/testing instances
• Self-hosted deployments with proper licensing

Ensure you comply with Odoo's licensing terms for your use case.

Changelog

1.0.0 (2025-12-29)

• Initial release
• IAP blocking
• Publisher warranty blocking
• Session info patching
• User creation protection
• Config parameter protection