This repository contains the staged implementation of a local distributed chat server built around Raspberry Pi 5, internal service controllers, and external hardware clients.
- Work is in early foundation stage (
v0.01.01). - The repository currently defines structure, rules, and planning artifacts.
- Server and firmware implementation will be added in next staged versions.
docs/- architecture and project documentation.contracts/- protocol and sync contracts between server and firmware.server/- Raspberry Pi backend, web portal, data services, and admin APIs.firmware/- device firmware and client applications.
- Build in small, verifiable versions.
- Keep hardware roles realistic.
- Use defensive security only.
- Do not claim tests or hardware checks that were not actually executed.
SESSION_CONTEXT.md- permanent project/session rules.STAGE_CONTEXT.md- current stage context.SUBSTAGE_CONTEXT.md- active substage context.PLAN.md- full roadmap and version transitions.