# Meshtastic Android - Agent Guide This file serves as a comprehensive guide for AI agents and developers working on the `Meshtastic-Android` codebase. Use this as your primary reference for understanding the architecture, conventions, and strict rules of this project. ## 1. Project Vision We are incrementally migrating Meshtastic-Android to a **Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)** architecture. The goal is to decouple business logic from the Android framework, enabling future expansion to iOS and other platforms while maintaining a high-performance native Android experience. ## 2. Codebase Map | Directory | Description | | :--- | :--- | | `app/` | Main application module. Contains `MainActivity`, Koin DI modules, and app-level logic. Uses package `org.meshtastic.app`. | | `core/model` | Domain models and common data structures. | | `core:proto` | Protobuf definitions (Git submodule). | | `core:common` | Low-level utilities, I/O abstractions (Okio), and common types. | | `core:database` | Room KMP database implementation. | | `core:datastore` | Multiplatform DataStore for preferences. | | `core:repository` | High-level domain interfaces (e.g., `NodeRepository`, `LocationRepository`). | | `core:domain` | Pure KMP business logic and UseCases. | | `core:data` | Core manager implementations and data orchestration. | | `core:network` | KMP networking layer using Ktor and MQTT abstractions. | | `core:di` | Common DI qualifiers and dispatchers. | | `core/ble/` | Bluetooth Low Energy stack using Nordic libraries. | | `core/resources/` | Centralized string and image resources (Compose Multiplatform). | | `feature/` | Feature modules (e.g., `settings`, `map`, `messaging`). | ## 3. Development Guidelines ### A. UI Development (Jetpack Compose) - **Material 3:** The app uses Material 3. - **Strings:** - **Rule:** MUST use the **Compose Multiplatform Resource** library in `core:resources`. - **Location:** `core/resources/src/commonMain/composeResources/values/strings.xml`. - **Dialogs:** Use centralized components in `core:ui`. ### B. Logic & Data Layer - **KMP Focus:** All business logic must reside in `commonMain` of the respective `core` module. - **I/O:** Use **Okio** (`BufferedSource`/`BufferedSink`) for stream operations. Never use `java.io` in `commonMain`. - **Concurrency:** Use Kotlin Coroutines and Flow. - **Thread-Safety:** Use `atomicfu` and `kotlinx.collections.immutable` for shared state in `commonMain`. Avoid `synchronized` or JVM-specific atomics. - **Dependency Injection:** - Use **Koin**. - **Restriction:** Move Koin modules to the `app` module if the library module is KMP with multiple flavors, as KSP/Koin generation often fails in these complex scenarios. ### C. Namespacing - **Standard:** Use the `org.meshtastic.*` namespace for all code. - **Legacy:** Maintain the `com.geeksville.mesh` Application ID and specific intent strings for backward compatibility. ## 4. Execution Protocol ### A. Build and Verify 1. **Format:** `./gradlew spotlessApply` 2. **Lint:** `./gradlew detekt` 3. **Test:** `./gradlew testAndroid` (or `testCommonMain` for pure logic) ### B. Expect/Actual Patterns Use `expect`/`actual` sparingly for platform-specific types (e.g., `Location`, `NavHostController`) to keep the core logic pure and platform-agnostic. ## 5. Troubleshooting - **Build Failures:** Always check `gradle/libs.versions.toml` for dependency conflicts. - **Koin Generation:** If a component fails to inject in a KMP module, ensure the corresponding module is bound in the `app` layer's DI package.