Every task, one number everyone can quote
Auto-generate a stable, human-readable reference for every Project task and find it instantly from a systray quick-search — visible on kanban, list, form and the customer portal.
The problem
Teams reference tasks in standups, emails and client chats using titles or internal database IDs that are neither memorable nor unambiguous. Duplicate or similar titles across projects cause the wrong task to get updated, discussed or invoiced, and external clients have no shared reference to quote at all.
The solution
Task Auto Numbering and Search assigns a stable, human-readable number to every task the moment it is created, and puts a discoverable quick-search in the systray so anyone can open a task by number from any screen — internally and, if you choose, on the customer portal.
Everything you need for unambiguous task references
Every capability below is implemented in the module.
Auto-generated task numbers
A unique, human-readable reference is assigned the moment a task is created — no manual step required.
Fully configurable format
Set prefix, suffix, padding, step increment and starting value on a standard Odoo sequence to match your own conventions.
Company or per-project scope
Choose one shared sequence for the whole company, or give each project its own code for cross-project uniqueness, e.g. OPS/00042.
Discoverable systray quick-search
A clearly labelled search sits in the systray on every screen, so opening a task by number never means hunting through menus.
Full-text fallback, one-click open
A search falls back to matching task titles when the number is partial, and opens the task form immediately when only one result matches.
Numbers everywhere you work
The reference is visible on the kanban card, the list column and the task form, plus a dedicated search field and filter.
Customer portal visibility
Clients see the same task number your team uses, on their My Tasks list and on each task's portal page.
Guided setup wizard
A step-by-step wizard walks admins through numbering scope, format and portal options in plain language, no raw configuration screens.
Portal check & bulk (re)assignment
Confirm portal visibility is actually live with one click, and number existing or selected tasks in bulk when adopting the app mid-project.
How it works
Configure
Open the guided wizard from Settings, choose company or per-project scope, set the format, and enable portal visibility.
Create tasks as usual
Every new task is assigned a number automatically the moment it is created, no extra clicks needed.
Find any task instantly
Type a number or title into the systray quick-search from anywhere; a unique match opens right away.
Share with confidence
Quote the same reference number internally and with clients on the customer portal.
Frequently asked
No sales fog. If your question isn't here, email us and we'll answer it the same way.
No. It adds a separate, human-readable task number alongside the internal ID, so existing automations and links keep working while people quote the friendly number.
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Task Auto Numbering and Search
Stable, human-readable task numbers in a configurable format, scoped company-wide or per project, findable through a systray quick-search with full-text fallback and visible on the customer portal.
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