# OD8N - Odoo & n8n Automation Experts
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## Service Packs

### 3 Hours*

Quick fixes and small automation improvements.

$450
Most popular

### 5 Hours*

Ideal for mid-level integrations and custom workflows.

$675

### 10 Hours*

Perfect for large projects and advanced automation.

$1.200

### N8N Installation and Maintainance*

We install N8N on your Container and maintain it for one year.

$75/Year

* All hour packs include 1 Free Consulting Hour for first clients — with a 100% refund if you’re not satisfied!

## Meet Our Team

## Oliver Arnold

#### Expert in Odoo & System Design

I am an expert in Odoo and system design with years of experience in consulting.

- Odoo functional consulting & development
- N8N workflow design & custom nodes
- System integration & architecture design

## Mark Gutmann

#### Expert in AI and Process Consulting

I am an expert in Odoo and system design with years of experience in consulting.

- Odoo functional consulting & development
- N8N workflow design & custom nodes
- System integration & architecture design

## Latest Blog Posts

### From Chat to Checkout: Building a Dynamic Chat Widget with PayPal and n8n

30.07.2025
So you've wired up a chat with your AI agent and it responds nicely — but what if your chat could guide users through an entire procurement flow and end with a PayPal payment button, ready to go?

So you've wired up a chat with your AI agent and it responds nicely — but what if your chat could guide users through an entire procurement flow and end with a PayPal payment button, ready to go?

In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the key steps we used to build a dynamic chat widget using `n8n`, an AI agent, and a smart process flow that finishes in PayPal. We won’t cover the basics of implementing an AI chat agent — we’ll assume you’ve got that part covered.

## 💡 The Real Magic: State-Aware Chat Responses

The key innovation here lies in how we return the agent’s response to the frontend. Instead of sending back a simple string, we return a rich object that contains not just the output text, but also a dynamic state object that tracks context and next steps.

Here’s what our return looks like from the backend:

    return {
      json: {
        output: output_,
        state: state_
      }
    };

This small design decision opens up a world of flexibility. The frontend can now dynamically react to the current state of the conversation — whether it’s collecting user details, offering product options, or finalizing a purchase.

## 🛒 Embedding the Product ID in State

Once the conversation has gathered enough information from the user (product type, quantity, shipping address, etc.), we instruct the AI agent to embed the product ID directly into the state object.

This ID is then parsed by the frontend to dynamically display the appropriate PayPal payment button, configured for the selected product and amount.

It’s a smooth handoff: the chat does the heavy lifting, and the UI reacts based on structured, predictable metadata.

## 🔧 Under the Hood: What We Used

- n8n for workflow logic and webhook handling
- Custom HTML + JS widget to handle frontend interaction
- OpenAI Agent with system prompts to guide the process
- PayPal API for seamless payment integration

## ✨ Bonus: A Process Wizard

We also built a simple process wizard UI that activates when certain states are reached. This provides users with an optional visual flow, letting them see how far along they are in the checkout process — especially useful when the chat is collecting structured information.

## 📚 Want to Try This Yourself?

Head over to our homepage to read more blog posts like this and explore our implementation in detail.

Or, if you'd like to help us out with a little SEO love, just Google "N8N ODOO API" and click on our homepage: OD8N. As a reward, we’ve got an in-depth breakdown of the full implementation waiting for you!

Here’s a full video walkthrough of the dynamic chat widget in action:

In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the key steps we used to build a dynamic chat widget using n8n, an AI agent, and a smart process flow that finishes in PayPal. We won’t cover the basics of implementing an AI chat agent — we’ll assume you’ve got that part covered. 💡 The Real Magic: State-Aware Chat Responses The key innovation here lies in how we return the agent’s response to the frontend. Instead of sending back a simple string, we return a rich object that contains not just the output text, but also a dynamic state object that tracks context and next steps. Here’s what our return looks like from the backend: return { json: { output: output_, state: state_ } }; This small design decision opens up a world of flexibility. The frontend can now dynamically react to the current state of the conversation — whether it’s collecting user details, offering product options, or finalizing a purchase. 🛒 Embedding the Product ID in State Once the conversation has gathered enough information from the user (product type, quantity, shipping address, etc.), we instruct the AI agent to embed the product ID directly into the state object. This ID is then parsed by the frontend to dynamically display the appropriate PayPal payment button, configured for the selected product and amount. It’s a smooth handoff: the chat does the heavy lifting, and the UI reacts based on structured, predictable metadata. 🔧 Under the Hood: What We Used n8n for workflow logic and webhook handling Custom HTML + JS widget to handle frontend interaction OpenAI Agent with system prompts to guide the process PayPal API for seamless payment integration ✨ Bonus: A Process Wizard We also built a simple process wizard UI that activates when certain states are reached. This provides users with an optional visual flow, letting them see how far along they are in the checkout process — especially useful when the chat is collecting structured information. 📚 Want to Try This Yourself? Head over to our homepage to read more blog posts like this and explore our implementation in detail. Or, if you'd like to help us out with a little SEO love, just Google "N8N ODOO API" and click on our homepage: OD8N. As a reward, we’ve got an in-depth breakdown of the full implementation waiting for you! Here’s a full video walkthrough of the dynamic chat widget in action:

### ODOO & N8N: Our Strategy

31.07.2025

At the heart of every modern enterprise lies the need to balance two forces: stability and agility. Our approach harnesses the best of both worlds—leveraging the proven foundation of ODOO while embracing the innovation engine of N8N.

At the heart of every modern enterprise lies the need to balance two forces: stability and agility. Our approach harnesses the best of both worlds—leveraging the proven foundation of ODOO while embracing the innovation engine of N8N.

## ODOO: The Rock-Solid ERP Foundation

We’ve seen countless ERP systems come and go. But ODOO stands tall—a battle-hardened suite refined over years of real-world application. From Accounting to CRM, Invoicing, Production, and Logistics, ODOO delivers reliable, scalable modules that form the digital spine of any serious company.

Still awesome after all these years: ODOO continues to evolve while staying true to its mission—powering real businesses with real needs.

## N8N: The Agile Integrator for the AI Era

But the world is changing. Fast. AI tools are evolving weekly. APIs are everywhere. Customers demand speed and personalization like never before.

Enter N8N—our weapon of choice for agile automation, AI integration, and rapid deployment. Whether it's triggering actions from an AI model, syncing tools across platforms, or automating multi-step workflows, N8N gives us the power to move as fast as your market does.

While ODOO keeps your core business running like a well-oiled machine, N8N lets us bolt on new AI-driven capabilities almost instantly—without waiting for the next ERP update cycle.

## Together: The Future of Digital Operations

By combining ODOO and N8N, we create a powerful synergy. One gives you reliable structure. The other, unmatched flexibility. This strategy enables us to build systems that are not only stable—but also smart, adaptive, and future-ready.

💡 Smart Strategy = ODOO as the backbone + N8N as the nervous system.
Ready to take your business operations to the next level?
Let’s talk ODOO. Let’s talk N8N. Let’s build your future—today.

## Success Stories in Automation

## The Challenge: No API, No Problem.

A growing retail client was struggling with a major operational bottleneck: their shipping provider offered no API for tracking. This meant hours of manual data entry, a high risk of errors, and no real-time visibility into their 800+ daily shipments.

We engineered a robust solution using n8n and Puppeteer to create a custom web scraper. This automated system intelligently mimics human interaction to extract shipment statuses twice daily, ensuring near real-time accuracy.

The Result: Complete automation, zero manual entry, and a system that provides flawless, up-to-the-minute tracking data. All running seamlessly on our n8n community instance.

Automate Your Repetitive Tasks

## The Challenge: Global Scale, Local Management

ODOO4projects needed to instantly deploy new Odoo instances for clients worldwide, a process that was manual, time-consuming, and prone to configuration errors. They required a system that could scale globally and provide centralized oversight.

We built a smart agent powered by an n8n workflow that completely automates the provisioning of Odoo instances. The system also generates a weekly server status report, providing a clear, consolidated view of their entire infrastructure.

The Result: A fully automated, scalable, and reliable system for Odoo instance management, all running on our cost-effective n8n community instance.

Scale Your Operations with Automation

## The Challenge: Unlocking the Power of Conversational AI

A client wanted to move beyond a basic FAQ chatbot. They needed an intelligent agent that could handle complex internal tasks, provide instant knowledge base access, and integrate seamlessly with their Odoo chatter.

Leveraging powerful OCA modules and an n8n-powered backend, we built a sophisticated AI agent. This solution connects to LLMs, agents, and RAG pipelines, transforming their Odoo chatter into a powerful, intelligent hub for communication and task management.

The Result: A truly intelligent conversational AI that streamlines employee onboarding, provides instant knowledge access, and can be embedded on any website.

Integrate AI into Your Workflows

## The Challenge: Reinventing the Sales Funnel

We asked ourselves: could we transform a simple conversation into a complete sales transaction? The goal was to create a frictionless procurement workflow that eliminates the need for emails, forms, and spreadsheets.

Using only n8n and PayPal, we built a revolutionary checkout process that lives entirely within a chatbox. This allows for a seamless, conversational sales experience, from initial inquiry to final purchase.

The Result: A groundbreaking, conversational commerce solution that redefines the client interaction and digital selling. Ready to see it in action?

Experience the Future of Sales