Test Home Assistant Integration Pull Request

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Summary by CodeRabbit

• New Features

  • Added SerialImprov protocol support enabling WiFi provisioning via serial communication.
  • Added device discovery and identification capabilities.
  • Integrated Improv WiFi library for ESP32/ESP8266 platforms.

• Documentation

  • Added comprehensive build, setup, and testing guides.
  • Added integration documentation with troubleshooting sections.
  • Added quick-reference commands and situational guidance.

• Tests

  • Added test scripts for protocol validation.
  • Added integration test suite for end-to-end verification.

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Walkthrough

Adds SerialImprov WiFi provisioning protocol to HeadlessWiFiSettings via a new embedded ImprovWiFiLibrary, featuring two complete examples, comprehensive documentation, protocol parsing and state management, test scripts, and PlatformIO configurations for ESP32/ESP8266.

Changes

Cohort / File(s)	Summary
Documentation: Setup & Build Guidance BUILDING_EXAMPLES.md, BUILD_INSTRUCTIONS.md, SETUP_FIX.md, SOLUTION.md	Guidance for building examples, troubleshooting linker/dependency issues on macOS/PlatformIO, and workarounds for WiFi library conflicts via local library inclusion.
Documentation: Testing & Integration IMPROV_TEST_CHECKLIST.md, TESTING_IMPROV.md, INTEGRATION_TEST_PLAN.md, INTEGRATION_SUMMARY.md	Comprehensive testing workflows, protocol validation procedures, integration scenarios, edge cases, and end-to-end verification steps for SerialImprov with HeadlessWiFiSettings.
Documentation: Library Updates README.md	Added Serial Improv provisioning section describing setup and usage examples.
ImprovWiFiLibrary Types (Both Examples) examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h, examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h	Protocol type definitions: enums for Command, State, Error, ImprovSerialType; structs for ImprovCommand and ImprovWiFiParamsStruct; chip family enum; WiFi retry constants.
ImprovWiFiLibrary Implementation (ImprovWithHTTP) examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h, examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp	Complete ImprovWiFi class with serial RPC parsing, command handling (GET\_CURRENT\_STATE, WIFI\_SETTINGS, GET\_DEVICE\_INFO, GET\_WIFI\_NETWORKS), state/error reporting, WiFi provisioning, network discovery, and callback hooks.
ImprovWiFiLibrary Implementation (SerialImprov) examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h, examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp	Duplicate of ImprovWithHTTP library (local inclusion to bypass PlatformIO dependency resolution conflicts).
Example: SerialImprov Only examples/SerialImprov/SerialImprov.ino, examples/SerialImprov/platformio.ini, examples/SerialImprov/lib/README.md	Example sketch demonstrating SerialImprov integration with LED feedback, Home Assistant callbacks, and HTTP endpoints; PlatformIO config with ESPAsyncWebServer/AsyncTCP dependencies; local library documentation.
Example: SerialImprov + HTTP examples/ImprovWithHTTP/src/main.cpp, examples/ImprovWithHTTP/platformio.ini, examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/README.md	Example sketch integrating SerialImprov with shared storage and JSON endpoints; SPIFFS initialization and configuration parameter management; PlatformIO setup.
Main Library Integration src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.h, src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp	New public API: beginSerialImprov() overloads, serialImprovLoop(), onImprovIdentify callback; internal handlers for credentials and identify; chip family detection; conditional compilation guards (HEADLESS\_WIFI\_SETTINGS\_HAS\_IMPROV).
Test Utilities test_improv.py, test_integration.sh	Python script implementing SerialImprov client protocol; shell script for end-to-end provisioning, HTTP validation, and WiFi scan verification.
Manifest Updates library.json, library.properties	Added dependency entries for ImprovWiFi library in both manifest formats.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
    participant Client as SerialImprov<br/>(Phone/PC)
    participant Device as ESP32<br/>(ImprovWiFi)
    participant WiFi as WiFi<br/>Network
    participant HTTP as HTTP<br/>Server

    Note over Client,HTTP: Initial State: Device Awaiting Provisioning

    Client->>Device: GET_CURRENT_STATE
    Device->>Client: STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION

    Client->>Device: IDENTIFY (optional)
    Device->>Device: Trigger identify callback<br/>(e.g., LED blink)

    Client->>Device: WIFI_SETTINGS<br/>(SSID, Password)
    Device->>Device: Parse credentials,<br/>transition STATE_PROVISIONING
    Device->>WiFi: Connect with credentials
    
    alt WiFi Connection Success
        WiFi->>Device: Connected
        Device->>Client: STATE_PROVISIONED
        Device->>Client: Device URL<br/>(with local IP)
        Device->>HTTP: Start HTTP endpoints
        Device->>Device: Invoke onImprovConnected<br/>callback
    else WiFi Connection Failure
        WiFi->>Device: Connection failed
        Device->>Client: ERROR_UNABLE_TO_CONNECT
        Device->>Device: Invoke onImprovError<br/>callback
    end

    Note over Client,HTTP: Device now provisioned and accessible

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Estimated code review effort

🎯 3 (Moderate) | ⏱️ ~25 minutes

Areas requiring extra attention:

• Protocol parsing logic (ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp): Checksum validation, frame parsing, RPC command dispatch—verify edge cases and off-by-one errors in buffer handling.
• State machine transitions: Ensure all command handlers correctly transition between STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION, STATE_PROVISIONING, and STATE_PROVISIONED; verify error state recovery.
• Callback integration: Review trampoline functions in HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp for correct static instance routing and null-pointer safety.
• Code duplication: Both example directories contain identical ImprovWiFiLibrary code; confirm this duplication is intentional and maintainable.
• Conditional compilation guards: Verify HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV and IMPROV_WIFI_LIBRARY_HAS_IDENTIFY_CALLBACK are correctly nested and consistent across headers and implementations.
• String handling: Review replaceAll() and device URL templating for buffer overflow and edge cases (empty strings, long IPs).

🐰 A protocol springs to life,
WiFi whispers through the wire,
ESP devices blink with cheer,
Provisioning made clear!
Improv brings the magic near. ✨📡

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Title check	❓ Inconclusive	The title 'Test Home Assistant Integration Pull Request' is vague and generic, using non-descriptive phrasing that doesn't clearly convey the main technical changes.	Replace with a specific title that highlights the primary change, such as 'Add SerialImprov WiFi provisioning support' or 'Implement Improv serial protocol integration'

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Guard Improv overload and declare it

The new beginSerialImprov(const char*, const char*, const char*) overload is defined here even though the class only declares the String-based overload and the Improv members/types are gated behind HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV. With the current header this definition is ill-formed and will not compile (member not declared, ImprovWiFi undefined when the library is absent). It needs to be removed or moved behind the same guard and declaration as the rest of the Improv support so non-Improv builds succeed.

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Avoid duplicate serialImprovLoop definition

serialImprovLoop() is implemented twice—once earlier calling improv->loop() and again here calling improv->handleSerial()—which will trigger a multiple-definition compilation error. There should be only one implementation (whichever behavior is intended) to keep the translation unit linkable.

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Actionable comments posted: 13

🧹 Nitpick comments (26)

examples/SerialImprov/platformio.ini (1)

4-14: Align platform specification with examples/ImprovWithHTTP/platformio.ini.

This file uses platform = espressif32 (line 4), while the similar ImprovWithHTTP example uses a GitHub URL. For consistency and maintainability, both examples should use the same approach. Recommend standardizing on the registry name unless there's a specific reason for using the GitHub URL in ImprovWithHTTP.

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/README.md (1)

18-20: Wrap bare URLs in angle brackets per markdown formatting guidelines.

Lines 18 and 20 contain bare URLs flagged by markdownlint (MD034). Wrap them in angle brackets <URL> or convert to markdown links for consistency with markdown best practices.

-Copied from: https://github.com/jnthas/Improv-WiFi-Library
+Copied from: <https://github.com/jnthas/Improv-WiFi-Library>
-License: See https://github.com/jnthas/Improv-WiFi-Library/blob/main/LICENSE
+License: See <https://github.com/jnthas/Improv-WiFi-Library/blob/main/LICENSE>

SOLUTION.md (1)

7-9: Add language identifier to fenced code blocks.

Lines 7-9 and other code blocks lack a language identifier (MD040 linting issue). Add appropriate language tags (e.g., properties, cpp, ini, bash) for syntax highlighting and consistency.

-```
+```properties
 depends=WiFi
-```
+```

SETUP_FIX.md (1)

79-89: Add language identifiers to fenced code blocks.

Multiple code blocks lack language identifiers (MD040 linting issue): lines 79, 93, 120, and others. Add appropriate language tags (bash, cpp, ini, etc.) for syntax highlighting and consistency with markdown best practices.

-**Error:**
-```
+**Error:**
+```bash
 UnknownPackageError: Could not find the package with 'judge2005/ImprovWiFi' requirements
-```
+```

Also applies to: 93-97, 120-127

IMPROV_TEST_CHECKLIST.md (1)

78-79: Wrap bare URLs in markdown link format.

Lines 78, 146, 147, and 148 contain bare URLs. To comply with markdown linting standards and improve readability, wrap these in proper markdown link format: [text](url).

For example, line 78 should be:

- [ ] Visit [https://www.improv-wifi.com/](https://www.improv-wifi.com/)

Also applies to: 146-148

INTEGRATION_TEST_PLAN.md (1)

44-52: Document example code ordering issue.

Lines 44-52 highlight a legitimate concern: if connect() is called in setup() before Improv is initialized, a fresh device will enter portal mode and never return to execute loop(). The documentation correctly flags this as a potential issue but the example section could be clearer about ordering requirements.

Consider adding a "Setup Order Matters" section early in the document to emphasize that beginSerialImprov() should be called before (or instead of) connect() on fresh devices.

BUILDING_EXAMPLES.md (1)

6-9: Specify language for fenced code blocks.

Three code blocks are missing language identifiers, which impacts syntax highlighting and linting compliance:

• Line 6-9: Should use ```bash
• Line 205-226: Should use ```bash
• Line 230-246: Should use ``` (or appropriate shell variant)

-```
+```bash
6   # 1. Install Python dependency (for test script)
7   pip3 install pyserial
...
-```
+```bash
 When you flash `ImprovWithHTTP` and monitor serial:
 
-```
+```
 === SerialImprov + HTTP Integration Example ===

Also applies to: 205-226, 230-246

TESTING_IMPROV.md (2)

92-114: Add language specifications to code blocks.

Lines 92-114, 131-151, and 142-151 contain code blocks without language identifiers. Add markdown language tags:

• Line 92-114: Expected output should use ``` (plain text)
• Line 131-151: Improv packet format should use ``` or ```hex
• Line 142-151: Hex example should use ``` or ```hex

Also applies to: 131-151, 142-151

---

159-162: Wrap bare URLs in markdown format.

Lines 159 and 292 contain bare URLs. Wrap in markdown link format for consistency and to pass linting:

-1. Visit https://www.improv-wifi.com/
+1. Visit [https://www.improv-wifi.com/](https://www.improv-wifi.com/)

-Full specification: https://www.improv-wifi.com/serial/
+Full specification: [https://www.improv-wifi.com/serial/](https://www.improv-wifi.com/serial/)

Also applies to: 292-292

test_integration.sh (2)

52-65: Handle case where test_improv.py is not in cwd.

Line 52 calls python3 test_improv.py assuming it's in the current directory. If run from a different location, this will fail. Consider making it more robust:

-python3 test_improv.py "$PORT" "$SSID" "$PASSWORD" > /tmp/improv_output.txt 2>&1 || {
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
+python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/test_improv.py" "$PORT" "$SSID" "$PASSWORD" > /tmp/improv_output.txt 2>&1 || {

---

87-87: Add timeout mechanism for HTTP endpoint checks.

Line 87 uses sleep 2 to wait for the device HTTP server. This is a fixed delay that may be too short or too long depending on device speed. Consider adding a retry loop with timeout:

# Wait for HTTP endpoint to be ready (up to 30 seconds)
for i in {1..30}; do
    if curl -s -m 1 "http://$DEVICE_IP/wifi/main" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
        break
    fi
    sleep 1
done

INTEGRATION_SUMMARY.md (2)

13-31: Add language specification to code block.

Line 13-31 contains an ASCII diagram in a code block without language specification. Add language marker:

-```
+```
 ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐

This is a minor formatting issue but helps with linting compliance.

---

270-277: Clarify approval conditions.

Lines 270-277 give a recommendation to "APPROVE" the PR, but the conditions listed as "should work if" (valid WiFi credentials, serialImprovLoop called, dependencies installed) are operational/user concerns rather than PR quality criteria.

For a code review, clarify the technical review verdict separately. The PR approval should depend on code quality, not user configuration at runtime. Consider revising to:

The PR is technically sound if:
1. Code compiles without errors
2. Integration uses shared storage correctly  
3. Examples provided and documented
4. No new critical issues introduced

examples/SerialImprov/SerialImprov.ino (1)

148-166: Consider calling serialImprovLoop() in loop() to support re‑provisioning

This sketch relies on internal handling for SerialImprov; if you want re‑provisioning and IDENTIFY to work while the main loop runs (as in the ImprovWithHTTP example), it’s safer to call HeadlessWiFiSettings.serialImprovLoop() here.

 void loop() {
-    // Your application code here
-
-    // The SerialImprov protocol handler runs in the background
-    // and will process incoming serial commands automatically
+    // Your application code here
+
+    // Process SerialImprov commands (allows re-provisioning / IDENTIFY)
+    HeadlessWiFiSettings.serialImprovLoop();
+
+    // The SerialImprov protocol handler will process incoming serial
+    // commands while this loop is running
@@
     if (millis() - lastPrint > 10000) {

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/src/main.cpp (1)

29-32: SPIFFS failure handling leaves loop running with no services

On SPIFFS init failure you Serial.println and return from setup(), but loop() will still run with no WiFi/HTTP/Improv set up. For an example sketch this is OK, but you may want to explicitly halt or visibly signal a hard failure (e.g., infinite error blink) so users immediately see that provisioning won’t start.

test_improv.py (2)

76-76: Minor cleanups: use version, simplify f‑string, and keep parsing robust

Some small polish that also satisfies Ruff:

• version is currently read but unused; either validate it or drop the variable.
• The "=== Sending WiFi credentials ===" print doesn’t need an f‑string.

Example adjustments:

-                    version = buffer[header_pos + 6]
+                    version = buffer[header_pos + 6]
+                    if version != IMPROV_SERIAL_VERSION:
+                        print(f"Unexpected Improv version {version}, expected {IMPROV_SERIAL_VERSION}")
+                        buffer = buffer[header_pos + 6 :]
+                        continue
@@
-        if ssid:
-            print(f"\n=== Sending WiFi credentials ===")
+        if ssid:
+            print("\n=== Sending WiFi credentials ===")
             print(f"SSID: {ssid}")

If you don’t care about version checking, you can instead just remove the version assignment.

Also applies to: 145-155, 157-159

---

1-7: Shebang vs invocation style

Ruff notes the shebang but the file isn’t executable. Since you already document running it via python3 test_improv.py ..., you can either:

• Drop the shebang, or
• chmod +x test_improv.py and rely on ./test_improv.py.

Either way is fine; just align with how you expect people to run the script.

Also applies to: 202-212

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h (1)

177-182: Initialize callback pointers to nullptr for safety

onImproErrorCallback, onImprovConnectedCallback, and customConnectWiFiCallback are not explicitly initialized, while onImprovIdentifyCallback is. For global instances this will usually be zero‑initialized, but a stack‑allocated ImprovWiFi could see these as garbage and potentially call through an invalid pointer.

Initializing all of them to nullptr makes the API safer and self‑contained.

-private:
-  OnImprovError *onImproErrorCallback;
-  OnImprovConnected *onImprovConnectedCallback;
-  CustomConnectWiFi *customConnectWiFiCallback;
-  OnImprovIdentify *onImprovIdentifyCallback = nullptr;
+private:
+  OnImprovError *onImproErrorCallback = nullptr;
+  OnImprovConnected *onImprovConnectedCallback = nullptr;
+  CustomConnectWiFi *customConnectWiFiCallback = nullptr;
+  OnImprovIdentify *onImprovIdentifyCallback = nullptr;

examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h (1)

11-16: Consider guarding or removing <Stream.h> for non-Arduino toolchains

Including <Stream.h> unconditionally is triggering a “file not found” in Clang’s static-analysis environment. On Arduino, Stream is already provided via Arduino.h, so you can either drop this include or guard it behind #ifdef ARDUINO to improve portability:

-#include <Stream.h>
-#include "ImprovTypes.h"
-
-#ifdef ARDUINO
-  #include <Arduino.h>
-#endif
+#ifdef ARDUINO
+  #include <Arduino.h>
+#endif
+
+#include "ImprovTypes.h"

This keeps Arduino behavior intact while avoiding false positives in non-Arduino builds.

examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1)

23-83: ImprovTypes definitions look consistent; consider deduplicating between examples

The enums and structs here match the Improv spec and the parallel header under examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h. That’s good for consistency, but maintaining two copies of the same definitions invites drift.

If feasible, factor these shared types into a single header (e.g., a common ImprovTypes.h under a shared location) and include it from both example trees.

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1)

23-83: Mirror of SerialImprov ImprovTypes; keep in sync or share a common header

This header is effectively identical to examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h. That’s fine for examples, but it does mean any future change to the Improv protocol types must be done in two places.

Consider moving the shared ImprovTypes definitions to a single common header and including it from both example libraries to avoid divergence.

examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (1)

186-212: tryConnectToWifi logic is reasonable; minor off‑by‑one in attempt counting is acceptable

The connect loop:

uint8_t count = 0;
WiFi.begin(ssid, password);

while (!isConnected()) {
  DELAY_MS(delayMs);
  if (count > maxAttempts) {
    WiFi.disconnect();
    return false;
  }
  count++;
}

allows maxAttempts + 1 iterations rather than exactly maxAttempts (since count is incremented after the > check). This only affects timing slightly and is unlikely to matter in practice, but if you want the semantics to be “at most maxAttempts waits”, switch to >=:

-    if (count > maxAttempts) {
+    if (count >= maxAttempts) {

Not urgent, just something to be aware of.

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (4)

153-174: Consider avoiding permanent mutation of deviceUrl and using safer IP formatting

sendDeviceUrl works logically, but two minor points:

1. URL template gets permanently rewritten
   After the first call where {LOCAL_IPV4} is replaced, improvWiFiParams.deviceUrl no longer contains the placeholder. If the local IP changes or if you want to reuse the template later, the original is lost. Keeping a separate “template URL” and computing the concrete URL per call would avoid this.

2. Use snprintf instead of sprintf for extra safety
   Even though a dotted IPv4 (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) fits in 16 bytes, using snprintf is more robust and self‑documenting:

• char buffer[16];
• sprintf(buffer, "%d.%d.%d.%d", address[0], address[1], address[2], address[3]);

• char buffer[16];
• snprintf(buffer, sizeof(buffer), "%u.%u.%u.%u",

•       static_cast<unsigned>(address[0]),
  

•       static_cast<unsigned>(address[1]),
  

•       static_cast<unsigned>(address[2]),
  

•       static_cast<unsigned>(address[3]));
  

---

176-194: Minor naming nit: onImproErrorCallback vs onImprovError

The error callback member is named onImproErrorCallback (missing the “v”), while the setter is onImprovError. This is easy to misread and search for later.

If you’re willing to adjust naming, consider renaming the member to onImprovErrorCallback for consistency.

---

196-222: Clarify max attempt semantics and avoid subtle off‑by‑one

tryConnectToWifi(const char *ssid, const char *password, uint32_t delayMs, uint8_t maxAttempts) loops:

uint8_t count = 0;
while (!isConnected()) {
  DELAY_MS(delayMs);
  if (count > maxAttempts) {
    WiFi.disconnect();
    return false;
  }
  count++;
}

This allows maxAttempts + 1 iterations of the loop before failing (count runs 0 → maxAttempts+1). If maxAttempts is meant to be a hard cap, this is slightly off.

A more explicit pattern is:

-  uint8_t count = 0;
-  while (!isConnected()) {
-    DELAY_MS(delayMs);
-    if (count > maxAttempts) {
-      WiFi.disconnect();
-      return false;
-    }
-    count++;
-  }
+  uint8_t count = 0;
+  while (!isConnected()) {
+    if (count >= maxAttempts) {
+      WiFi.disconnect();
+      return false;
+    }
+    ++count;
+    DELAY_MS(delayMs);
+  }

This both clarifies intent and avoids subtle off‑by‑one behaviors.

---

396-411: Guard against payloads >255 bytes when building/sending RPC responses

In sendResponse and build_rpc_response all length fields are uint8_t:

• data[8] = response.size();
• uint8_t len = str.length();
• out.insert(out.begin() + 1, length); where length is accumulated from those 8‑bit lengths.

If any string (or the overall RPC payload) exceeds 255 bytes, these casts will wrap and cause the header’s length fields to disagree with the actual payload size. That will make frames impossible to parse correctly on the other side.

I’d recommend:

• Enforcing a maximum string length (e.g. truncate at 255 and/or fail the call), and
• Enforcing a maximum total response.size() ≤ 255 before assigning to the header.

Sketch:

-  for (const auto &str : datum)
+  for (const auto &str : datum)
   {
-    uint8_t len = str.length();
+    if (str.length() > 255) {
+      // Either truncate or signal error; truncation shown here:
+      len = 255;
+    }
+    uint8_t len = static_cast<uint8_t>(str.length());
@@
-  out.insert(out.begin() + 1, length);
+  if (length > 255) {
+    // handle error or clamp as appropriate
+  }
+  out.insert(out.begin() + 1, static_cast<uint8_t>(length));
@@
-  data[8] = response.size();
+  if (response.size() > 255) {
+    // handle error/clamp
+  }
+  data[8] = static_cast<uint8_t>(response.size());

This keeps your protocol robust even if future firmware names, URLs, or other fields grow unexpectedly.

Also applies to: 413-438

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• BUILDING_EXAMPLES.md (1 hunks)
• BUILD_INSTRUCTIONS.md (1 hunks)
• IMPROV_TEST_CHECKLIST.md (1 hunks)
• INTEGRATION_SUMMARY.md (1 hunks)
• INTEGRATION_TEST_PLAN.md (1 hunks)
• README.md (1 hunks)
• SETUP_FIX.md (1 hunks)
• SOLUTION.md (1 hunks)
• TESTING_IMPROV.md (1 hunks)
• examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1 hunks)
• examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (1 hunks)
• examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h (1 hunks)
• examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/README.md (1 hunks)
• examples/ImprovWithHTTP/platformio.ini (1 hunks)
• examples/ImprovWithHTTP/src/main.cpp (1 hunks)
• examples/SerialImprov/SerialImprov.ino (1 hunks)
• examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1 hunks)
• examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (1 hunks)
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• library.json (1 hunks)
• library.properties (1 hunks)
• src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp (6 hunks)
• src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.h (3 hunks)
• test_improv.py (1 hunks)
• test_integration.sh (1 hunks)

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examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h (2)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h (1)

• ImprovWiFi (46-182)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (8)

• sendDeviceUrl (153-174)
• sendDeviceUrl (153-153)
• onCommandCallback (37-134)
• onCommandCallback (37-37)
• setState (361-377)
• setState (361-361)
• isConnected (148-151)
• isConnected (148-148)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h (2)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (44)

• sendDeviceUrl (153-174)
• sendDeviceUrl (153-153)
• onCommandCallback (37-134)
• onCommandCallback (37-37)
• onErrorCallback (29-35)
• onErrorCallback (29-29)
• setState (361-377)
• setState (361-361)
• sendResponse (396-411)
• sendResponse (396-396)
• setError (379-394)
• setError (379-379)
• getAvailableWifiNetworks (224-245)
• getAvailableWifiNetworks (224-224)
• replaceAll (247-255)
• replaceAll (247-247)
• parseImprovSerial (257-306)
• parseImprovSerial (257-257)
• parseImprovData (308-311)
• parseImprovData (308-308)
• parseImprovData (313-359)
• parseImprovData (313-313)
• build_rpc_response (413-438)
• build_rpc_response (413-413)
• handleSerial (11-27)
• handleSerial (11-11)
• setDeviceInfo (135-141)
• setDeviceInfo (135-135)
• setDeviceInfo (142-146)
• setDeviceInfo (142-142)
• onImprovError (176-179)
• onImprovError (176-176)
• onImprovConnected (181-184)
• onImprovConnected (181-181)
• onImprovIdentify (186-189)
• onImprovIdentify (186-186)
• setCustomConnectWiFi (191-194)
• setCustomConnectWiFi (191-191)
• tryConnectToWifi (196-199)
• tryConnectToWifi (196-196)
• tryConnectToWifi (201-222)
• tryConnectToWifi (201-201)
• isConnected (148-151)
• isConnected (148-148)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1)

• ImprovTypes (23-86)

examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (1)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (24)

• onErrorCallback (29-35)
• onErrorCallback (29-29)
• onCommandCallback (37-134)
• onCommandCallback (37-37)
• isConnected (148-151)
• isConnected (148-148)
• setState (361-377)
• setState (361-361)
• sendDeviceUrl (153-174)
• sendDeviceUrl (153-153)
• setError (379-394)
• setError (379-379)
• tryConnectToWifi (196-199)
• tryConnectToWifi (196-196)
• tryConnectToWifi (201-222)
• tryConnectToWifi (201-201)
• build_rpc_response (413-438)
• build_rpc_response (413-413)
• sendResponse (396-411)
• sendResponse (396-396)
• getAvailableWifiNetworks (224-245)
• getAvailableWifiNetworks (224-224)
• onImprovConnected (181-184)
• onImprovConnected (181-181)

src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.h (2)

src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp (16)

• beginSerialImprov (362-379)
• beginSerialImprov (362-362)
• beginSerialImprov (615-665)
• beginSerialImprov (615-619)
• serialImprovLoop (381-383)
• serialImprovLoop (381-381)
• serialImprovLoop (667-673)
• serialImprovLoop (667-667)
• handleImprovCredentials (777-796)
• handleImprovCredentials (777-777)
• handleImprovIdentify (798-802)
• handleImprovIdentify (798-798)
• improvConnectTrampoline (804-808)
• improvConnectTrampoline (804-804)
• improvIdentifyTrampoline (811-815)
• improvIdentifyTrampoline (811-811)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (2)

• onImprovIdentify (186-189)
• onImprovIdentify (186-186)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1)

examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1)

• ImprovTypes (23-86)

examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h (1)

• ImprovTypes (23-86)

src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp (1)

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (2)

• onImprovIdentify (186-189)
• onImprovIdentify (186-186)

🪛 Clang (14.0.6)

examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h

[error] 11-11: 'Stream.h' file not found

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examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h

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examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovTypes.h

[error] 18-18: 'cstdint' file not found

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examples/ImprovWithHTTP/src/main.cpp

[error] 15-15: 'SPIFFS.h' file not found

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TESTING_IMPROV.md

[grammar] ~155-~155: Ensure spelling is correct
Context: ...able testing. ## Method 4: Chrome/Edge Improv WiFi Modern browsers support Web Seria...

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Context: ...rt - [ ] SSID with special characters (émojis, 中文, etc.) - [ ] Password with special ...

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SOLUTION.md

[grammar] ~61-~61: Ensure spelling is correct
Context: ...older ``` This way: - ✅ Improv library compiles with ESP32's built-in WiFi - ✅ No WiFi ...

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🪛 Ruff (0.14.5)

test_improv.py

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🔇 Additional comments (16)

README.md (1)

51-67: Well-structured documentation for Serial Improv provisioning.

The new section clearly explains the Serial Improv protocol integration and provides practical code examples aligned with the existing README style. The documentation accurately reflects the new APIs and will help users adopt this provisioning method.

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/platformio.ini (1)

11-14: Configuration verified as correct.

The local dependency path file://../../ correctly resolves from examples/ImprovWithHTTP/ to the repository root, where library.json and library.properties exist for HeadlessWiFiSettings. Both GitHub URLs are accessible (HTTP 301 responses indicate active, maintained repositories) and are consistently referenced across the examples/ configurations. No issues detected.

BUILD_INSTRUCTIONS.md (1)

16-16: Verify branch reference.

Line 16 shows a specific branch name claude/test-home-assistant-support-011CUQuhAg8kMME5diE5fLBs. While this works for PR testing, users cloning the PR would typically not use this branch reference after merge. Consider clarifying that this is for testing the PR specifically, or update instructions for after-merge usage.

examples/SerialImprov/lib/README.md (1)

1-20: Well-documented local library approach.

Clear explanation of the WiFi library conflict and the rationale for local inclusion. Users will understand why this workaround is necessary and what problem it solves.

test_integration.sh (1)

68-68: Check grep -oP portability for BSD/macOS.

Line 68 uses grep -oP with PCRE regex. The -P flag is GNU grep specific and not available in BSD grep (macOS default). This will fail on macOS without GNU grep installed.

Consider adding a check or providing a fallback:

-DEVICE_IP=$(grep -oP 'http://\K[0-9.]+' /tmp/improv_output.txt | head -1)
+DEVICE_IP=$(grep -E 'http://[0-9.]+' /tmp/improv_output.txt | sed 's/.*http:\/\/\([0-9.]*\).*/\1/' | head -1)

Or document that GNU grep is required: brew install grep on macOS.

src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.h (1)

9-18: Improv integration API and compile‑time gating look solid

The __has_include‑based HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV guard, the new beginSerialImprov overload (with optional Stream* and deviceUrl), serialImprovLoop(), and the onImprovIdentify callback line up cleanly with the implementations in HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp and the ImprovWiFi library. The private members are properly wrapped in #if HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV, so builds without the library remain unaffected.

Also applies to: 33-38, 65-79

src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp (4)

17-36: Chip-family detection and global Improv instance wiring look reasonable

The detectChipFamily() helper and g_headlessImprovInstance in the anonymous namespace provide a clear mapping from build target to ImprovTypes::ChipFamily and a single global instance for Improv callbacks. This matches typical ESP-IDF / Arduino macro usage and keeps the Improv plumbing isolated.

---

615-665: New String-based beginSerialImprov and trampoline wiring look correct

The overload that takes String firmware/device info, an optional Stream*, and an optional deviceUrl:

• Ensures begin() is called.
• Picks a usable stream (serial or Serial) and bails out cleanly if none is available.
• Cleans up any previous improv instance before allocating a new one.
• Stores the stream in improvSerial, sets g_headlessImprovInstance, and wires setCustomConnectWiFi(&improvConnectTrampoline) (and onImprovIdentify when available).
• Resolves a non-empty device name and calls the appropriate setDeviceInfo overload with detectChipFamily() and optional URL.

This matches the new ImprovWiFiLibrary API and should integrate cleanly with the credential handler and identify trampoline.

---

728-736: Adjusted first-contact behavior for connect() is consistent with Improv flow

The early return when no stored SSID:

if (ssid.length() == 0) {
    Serial.println(F("First contact!\n"));
    if (portal) {
        this->portal();
    }
    return false;
}

nicely separates:

• connect(true, ...) → launches the portal on first contact.
• connect(false, ...) → fails fast without starting the portal (which is what the Improv provisioning path wants after writing credentials).

This avoids unwanted blocking portals when Improv (or other callers) pass portal == false.

---

776-817: Improv credential handling and trampolines are solid, with a single-instance assumption

handleImprovCredentials():

• Validates SSID and logs a clear message if missing.
• Persists SSID and password using spurt, with error checks.
• Calls onConfigSaved if set, then connect(false) to reconnect without opening the portal.

The static improvConnectTrampoline and (optionally) improvIdentifyTrampoline use g_headlessImprovInstance to delegate back into the owning HeadlessWiFiSettingsClass instance. This is a clean bridge to the ImprovWiFi callback API as long as you only ever have one HeadlessWiFiSettingsClass in use (which you do via the global HeadlessWiFiSettings instance).

If you plan to support multiple instances in the future, you’ll need to revisit the global singleton and trampolines; for now this is acceptable given the current design.

examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (1)

214-235: WiFi scan and RPC response generation look correct

getAvailableWifiNetworks():

• Calls WiFi.scanNetworks().
• For each network, emits a GET_WIFI_NETWORKS RPC with SSID, RSSI, and “YES/NO” encryption flag (using WIFI_OPEN abstraction).
• Sends a final empty response to mark completion.

This matches the expected Improv behavior and looks correct.

examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp (5)

135-146: Device info setters look good

The two setDeviceInfo overloads cleanly populate improvWiFiParams and chain correctly for the URL overload. Assuming improvWiFiParams fields are std::string or otherwise own their storage, this is safe.

---

148-151: isConnected() is straightforward and appropriate

Using WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED as the connectivity predicate is standard for ESP32/ESP8266 and matches expectations.

---

224-245: Network scan and streaming responses look reasonable

The getAvailableWifiNetworks() implementation correctly:

• Uses WiFi.scanNetworks() and iterates each index.
• Serializes SSID, RSSI, and encryption flag into RPC responses.
• Sends a final empty response as an end‑of‑list marker.

Just be aware that WiFi.scanNetworks() is synchronous and can block for a noticeable time; that’s typically acceptable for provisioning flows, but if this runs on a tight main loop you may want to consider calling it less frequently or off the main path.

---

247-255: replaceAll helper is correct and efficient for small strings

The replaceAll implementation is standard, handles overlapping replacements correctly by advancing by to.length(), and is fine for the short strings involved here.

---

361-394: State and error frame builders look correct and symmetric

setState and setError:

• Build the IMPROV header + version + type + 1‑byte payload.
• Compute a simple additive checksum over the full frame with a zero placeholder for the last byte, then store the checksum.
• Write the entire frame to serial.

The pattern is clear and matches what parseImprovSerial expects for checksum verification.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

🧩 Analysis chain

Guard FreeRTOS includes and vTaskDelay to ESP32 only

freertos/FreeRTOS.h and vTaskDelay() are pulled in for both ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP32 and ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP8266. The ESP8266 Arduino core typically does not ship FreeRTOS headers or vTaskDelay, so this will likely fail to compile there.

Consider restricting FreeRTOS usage to ESP32 and using delay() on ESP8266 and other targets, e.g.:

-#if defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP32) || defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP8266)
-#include <Arduino.h>
-#include <freertos/FreeRTOS.h>
-#include <freertos/task.h>
-#define DELAY_MS(ms) vTaskDelay(pdMS_TO_TICKS(ms))
-#else
-#define DELAY_MS(ms) delay(ms)
-#endif
+#if defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP32)
+  #include <Arduino.h>
+  #include <freertos/FreeRTOS.h>
+  #include <freertos/task.h>
+  #define DELAY_MS(ms) vTaskDelay(pdMS_TO_TICKS(ms))
+#elif defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP8266)
+  #include <Arduino.h>
+  #define DELAY_MS(ms) delay(ms)
+#else
+  #define DELAY_MS(ms) delay(ms)
+#endif

---

---

🌐 Web query:

```web
ESP8266 Arduino core FreeRTOS headers vTaskDelay support

💡 Result:

Short answer: The ESP8266 Arduino core does NOT include FreeRTOS by default, so FreeRTOS APIs like vTaskDelay / pdMS_TO_TICKS are not available in standard esp8266:Arduino builds. To use vTaskDelay on an ESP8266 you must build/use an ESP8266 FreeRTOS/RTOS-SDK port or a third‑party FreeRTOS layer (e.g., the Espressif ESP8266 RTOS SDK or PlatformIO's esp8266-rtos framework). [1] (github.com)

If you want, I can point to a ready RTOS SDK/port and show a minimal example using vTaskDelay on ESP8266.

Citations:

• 1: https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino?utm_source=openai

---

Guard FreeRTOS includes and vTaskDelay to ESP32 only

The ESP8266 Arduino core does not include FreeRTOS by default, so FreeRTOS APIs like vTaskDelay and pdMS_TO_TICKS are not available in standard esp8266:Arduino builds. The current guard #if defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP32) || defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP8266) will attempt to include FreeRTOS headers and use vTaskDelay() on both platforms, causing compilation failure on ESP8266.

Restrict FreeRTOS usage to ESP32 and fall back to delay() on ESP8266:

-#if defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP32) || defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP8266)
-#include <Arduino.h>
-#include <freertos/FreeRTOS.h>
-#include <freertos/task.h>
-#define DELAY_MS(ms) vTaskDelay(pdMS_TO_TICKS(ms))
-#else
-#define DELAY_MS(ms) delay(ms)
-#endif
+#if defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP32)
+  #include <Arduino.h>
+  #include <freertos/FreeRTOS.h>
+  #include <freertos/task.h>
+  #define DELAY_MS(ms) vTaskDelay(pdMS_TO_TICKS(ms))
+#elif defined(ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP8266)
+  #include <Arduino.h>
+  #define DELAY_MS(ms) delay(ms)
+#else
+  #define DELAY_MS(ms) delay(ms)
+#endif

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp around
lines 1-9, the current preprocessor guard includes FreeRTOS headers and maps
DELAY_MS to vTaskDelay for both ESP32 and ESP8266 which breaks builds on
ESP8266; change the conditional so FreeRTOS headers and vTaskDelay/pdMS_TO_TICKS
are only used when ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP32 is defined, keep including Arduino.h for
other platforms, and make DELAY_MS(ms) fall back to delay(ms) for ESP8266 and
all non-ESP32 targets.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Add bounds checks to prevent serial buffer overflow on malformed frames

handleSerial keeps appending bytes into _buffer while parseImprovSerial returns true, but neither place checks _position against the actual capacity of _buffer. Since data_len is taken directly from the incoming frame (buffer[8]) without validation, a host can advertise a very large data_len and cause _position to walk past the end of _buffer, leading to memory corruption/UB.

Recommended fix pattern:

• Enforce a maximum frame size (e.g. IMPROV_MAX_FRAME_LEN) derived from _buffer’s capacity.
• Abort parsing and reset state when that limit is exceeded.

Example sketch (adapt macro/constant names to your header):

 bool ImprovWiFi::parseImprovSerial(size_t position, uint8_t byte, const uint8_t *buffer)
 {
+  // Hard cap to avoid overflowing the internal serial buffer
+  if (position >= IMROV_MAX_SERIAL_BUFFER_LEN) {
+    _position = 0;
+    onErrorCallback(ImprovTypes::Error::ERROR_INVALID_RPC);
+    return false;
+  }
@@
   uint8_t type = buffer[7];
   uint8_t data_len = buffer[8];
+
+  // Reject frames that would not fit in our buffer
+  if (data_len > IMROV_MAX_SERIAL_BUFFER_LEN - 10) {  // header + checksum safety margin
+    _position = 0;
+    onErrorCallback(ImprovTypes::Error::ERROR_INVALID_RPC);
+    return false;
+  }

You can also add a similar guard in handleSerial() before writing to _buffer using _position.

Also applies to: 257-306

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp around
lines 11-27 and also apply to 257-306, the code appends bytes to _buffer without
checking _position against the buffer capacity, allowing a crafted data_len to
overflow the buffer; add a constant IMPROV_MAX_FRAME_LEN set to the actual
_buffer capacity (or derive it from the buffer size), and before
incrementing/writing to _buffer in both handleSerial() and parseImprovSerial()
verify _position < IMPROV_MAX_FRAME_LEN; if the limit is reached, abort parsing
by resetting _position to 0 (and optionally drop the rest of the frame), return
false from the parser so handleSerial doesn’t write, and log/handle the error
path to avoid further writes beyond the buffer.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟡 Minor

🧩 Analysis chain

Normalize ImprovTypes enum usage to avoid compile errors and ambiguity

Within onCommandCallback the enum references are inconsistent:

• Some use scoped forms like ImprovTypes::State::STATE_PROVISIONED (Lines 51, 56).
• Others use unscoped names like ImprovTypes::STATE_PROVISIONING, ImprovTypes::STATE_PROVISIONED, ImprovTypes::STATE_STOPPED (Lines 71, 87, 96).
• Errors and commands are also mixed: ImprovTypes::Error::ERROR_INVALID_RPC vs ImprovTypes::ERROR_UNABLE_TO_CONNECT, and ImprovTypes::Command::GET_DEVICE_INFO vs ImprovTypes::GET_DEVICE_INFO.

Unless ImprovTypes deliberately defines both scoped enum classes and duplicated unscoped constants, several of these identifiers will not compile. Even if they do, the mixture makes the code harder to follow.

I recommend:

• Pick one style that matches ImprovTypes.h (likely fully scoped enum classes, e.g. ImprovTypes::State::STATE_PROVISIONED, ImprovTypes::Error::ERROR_NONE, ImprovTypes::Command::GET_DEVICE_INFO).
• Apply that consistently in this file (including other occurrences like setError(ImprovTypes::ERROR_UNKNOWN_RPC) and the calls to build_rpc_response and setState/setError).

---

I need to verify the enum definitions in ImprovTypes.h to assess whether the review comment is accurate.

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Length of output: 393

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Inconsistent enum reference style reduces code clarity

The code mixes scoped and unscoped enum references for State, Error, and Command:

• Scoped: ImprovTypes::State::STATE_PROVISIONED, ImprovTypes::Error::ERROR_INVALID_RPC
• Unscoped: ImprovTypes::STATE_PROVISIONING, ImprovTypes::ERROR_UNABLE_TO_CONNECT, ImprovTypes::GET_DEVICE_INFO

Both forms compile because these are unscoped enums (not enum class), so their values are injected into the ImprovTypes namespace. However, this inconsistency makes the code harder to follow.

Recommend standardizing to one style throughout (preferably fully scoped like ImprovTypes::State::STATE_PROVISIONED, ImprovTypes::Error::ERROR_NONE, ImprovTypes::Command::GET_DEVICE_INFO) for clarity and consistency with lines 51, 56, 67, 104.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp around
lines 37–134, the code mixes scoped and unscoped enum references; update all
unscoped ImprovTypes enum values to the fully scoped form for consistency.
Replace ImprovTypes::STATE_PROVISIONING with
ImprovTypes::State::STATE_PROVISIONING,
ImprovTypes::STATE_PROVISIONED/STATE_STOPPED where unscoped appear with
ImprovTypes::State::..., ImprovTypes::ERROR_UNABLE_TO_CONNECT and
ImprovTypes::ERROR_NONE with ImprovTypes::Error::ERROR_UNABLE_TO_CONNECT and
ImprovTypes::Error::ERROR_NONE, and ImprovTypes::GET_DEVICE_INFO with
ImprovTypes::Command::GET_DEVICE_INFO (and any other unscoped ImprovTypes::FOO
with the appropriate ImprovTypes::State::/Error::/Command:: qualifier); perform
a simple search-and-replace to ensure every enum usage follows the
ImprovTypes::Type::VALUE style.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

🧩 Analysis chain

Add bounds checks in parseImprovData for WIFI_SETTINGS and avoid C++20 designated initializer

Two important issues here:

1. Potential out‑of‑bounds reads on malformed WIFI_SETTINGS payloads
   For WIFI_SETTINGS, the code derives indices from untrusted data:

   uint8_t ssid_length = data[2];
   uint8_t ssid_start = 3;
   size_t ssid_end = ssid_start + ssid_length;
   
   uint8_t pass_length = data[ssid_end];
   size_t pass_start = ssid_end + 1;
   size_t pass_end = pass_start + pass_length;

   There is no check that ssid_end and pass_end stay within length (or within the effective payload region when check_checksum is true). An invalid or malicious frame can set ssid_length large enough that ssid_end or pass_end overruns the data buffer, leading to undefined behavior.

   You already validate data_length == length - 2 - check_checksum, but that doesn’t constrain ssid_length or pass_length individually.

   Suggested fix (structure, not exact code):

   ImprovTypes::ImprovCommand ImprovWiFi::parseImprovData(const uint8_t *data, size_t length, bool check_checksum)
   {

• ImprovTypes::ImprovCommand improv_command;

• ImprovTypes::ImprovCommand improv_command{};
  @@

• if (command == ImprovTypes::Command::WIFI_SETTINGS)
• {
• uint8_t ssid_length = data[2];
• uint8_t ssid_start = 3;
• size_t ssid_end = ssid_start + ssid_length;
• uint8_t pass_length = data[ssid_end];
• size_t pass_start = ssid_end + 1;
• size_t pass_end = pass_start + pass_length;
• std::string ssid(data + ssid_start, data + ssid_end);
• std::string password(data + pass_start, data + pass_end);
• return {.command = command, .ssid = ssid, .password = password};
• }

• if (command == ImprovTypes::Command::WIFI_SETTINGS) {
• const size_t payload_end = length - (check_checksum ? 1 : 0);
• if (payload_end < 4) { // cmd, data_length, ssid_len, at least 1 more byte

•  improv_command.command = ImprovTypes::Command::UNKNOWN;
  

•  return improv_command;
  

• }
• size_t ssid_length = data[2];
• size_t ssid_start = 3;
• size_t ssid_end = ssid_start + ssid_length;
• if (ssid_end >= payload_end) {

•  improv_command.command = ImprovTypes::Command::UNKNOWN;
  

•  return improv_command;
  

• }
• size_t pass_length_index = ssid_end;
• size_t pass_length = data[pass_length_index];
• size_t pass_start = pass_length_index + 1;
• size_t pass_end = pass_start + pass_length;
• if (pass_end > payload_end) {

•  improv_command.command = ImprovTypes::Command::UNKNOWN;
  

•  return improv_command;
  

• }
• improv_command.command = command;
• improv_command.ssid = std::string(data + ssid_start, data + ssid_end);
• improv_command.password = std::string(data + pass_start, data + pass_end);
• return improv_command;
• }

2. Designated initializer syntax will fail on C++11/14 Arduino toolchains
   The return statement:

   return {.command = command, .ssid = ssid, .password = password};

   uses C++20‑style designated initializers, which are not supported by the typical Arduino/ESP32/ESP8266 C++ standard (usually C++11/14). This is likely to be a compile error.

   The changes above switch to explicitly populating improv_command fields instead, which is compatible with older standards.

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Fix out-of-bounds vulnerability and C++20 incompatibility in WIFI_SETTINGS parsing

Both critical issues are confirmed in the code at lines 344-354:

1. Out-of-bounds read vulnerability: The WIFI_SETTINGS parsing lacks bounds checks on ssid_length and pass_length. Line 348 reads data[ssid_end] without verifying ssid_end stays within the payload buffer, and the string constructors at lines 352-353 use unchecked bounds. A malformed frame can trigger undefined behavior.

2. C++20 incompatibility: Line 354 uses designated initializer syntax {.command = command, .ssid = ssid, .password = password}, which requires C++20. The platformio.ini specifies framework = arduino without an explicit C++ standard, defaulting to C++11/14 on ESP32 toolchains. This will fail to compile.

Implement the suggested fix: add bounds validation for ssid_end and pass_end against payload_end, and replace the designated initializer with explicit field assignment to improv_command.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In examples/ImprovWithHTTP/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.cpp around
lines 308-359, the WIFI_SETTINGS branch reads data[ssid_end] and constructs
strings without bounds checks and uses a C++20 designated initializer; fix by
computing a payload_end = 2 + data_length (or otherwise the buffer end index),
validate that ssid_start <= ssid_end <= payload_end and pass_start <= pass_end
<= payload_end before accessing data, and return BAD_FRAME/UNKNOWN on invalid
lengths; replace the designated initializer with explicit assignments to
improv_command.command, improv_command.ssid, and improv_command.password (set
the strings only after validation) and then return improv_command.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟡 Minor

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Inconsistent platform specification between examples.

This file uses a GitHub URL for the platform (https://github.com/platformio/platform-espressif32.git), while examples/SerialImprov/platformio.ini uses the registry name (espressif32). Both approaches may work, but they should be consistent for maintainability. Consider aligning both examples on the same approach.

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PlatformIO platform specification GitHub URL vs registry name

💡 Result:

Short answer

• Use the registry name (platform id) when you want a stable, versioned platform from PlatformIO Registry (e.g. platform = espressif32 or platform = platformio/espressif32@^6.1.0). This resolves to the official registry package and supports version constraints. [1]

• Use a VCS/Git URL when you need the development or custom copy of a platform (branch, tag, commit or your fork). Example: platform = https://github.com/platformio/platform-espressif32.git or with a commit/branch suffix #master or #. PlatformIO will install directly from that repo. [1][2]

Why choose one or the other

• Registry name: reproducibility, version pinning, simpler syntax, resolves to registry.platformio.org packages. Recommended for normal projects. [1]
• Git/URL: for unreleased fixes, custom forks, or testing upstream changes. Not recommended for stable reproducible builds unless you pin to a commit. [1][2]

Examples

• Registry (latest pinned): platform = platformio/espressif32@^6.1.0. [1]
• Git (development branch): platform = https://github.com/platformio/platform-espressif32.git#master. [1][2]

References

• Platform option docs. [1]
• pio platform install / VCS install docs (git URL forms and #revision usage). [2]
• Example platform GitHub repository (platform-ststm32). [3]

Sources
[1] PlatformIO docs — platform option (project configuration). (docs.platformio.org)
[2] PlatformIO docs — pio platform install (VCS / Git support). (docs.platformio.org)
[3] Example PlatformIO platform repo on GitHub. (github.com)

Citations:

• 1: https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/projectconf/sections/env/options/platform/platform.html?utm_source=openai
• 2: https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/core/userguide/platforms/cmd_install.html?utm_source=openai
• 3: https://github.com/platformio/platform-ststm32?utm_source=openai

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You specify the Espressif 32 development platform in platformio.ini using the platform option. Examples and options:

• Basic (uses latest registered version):
  [env:esp32]
  platform = espressif32
  board = <board_id>

• Pin to a registry package (recommended for reproducible builds):
  [env:esp32]
  platform = platformio/espressif32@^6.1.0
  board = <board_id>

• Pin an exact version:
  platform = platformio/espressif32@6.10.0

• Use upstream (development) Git source:
  platform = https://github.com/platformio/platform-espressif32.git

Platform registry page and PlatformIO docs (platform option) for details and available versions/boards. [1][2][3]

Sources:
[1] PlatformIO — Espressif 32 platform docs.
[2] PlatformIO — project configuration: platform option (examples).
[3] platform-espressif32 GitHub releases (version examples).

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Use registry name for platform specification (best practice).

The registry name approach (platform = espressif32) is recommended for stable, reproducible builds, while the GitHub URL approach is intended for unreleased fixes, custom forks, or testing upstream changes and is not recommended for stable reproducible builds unless pinned to a commit. Change platform = https://github.com/platformio/platform-espressif32.git to platform = espressif32 to align with examples/SerialImprov/platformio.ini and follow PlatformIO best practices for reproducibility.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In examples/ImprovWithHTTP/platformio.ini around line 4, the platform is
specified via a GitHub URL which reduces reproducibility; change the platform
line to use the registry name "espressif32" (i.e., replace the GitHub URL with
platform = espressif32) so the project uses the official registry package for
stable, reproducible builds consistent with
examples/SerialImprov/platformio.ini.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

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Verify the correct dependency name for library.properties.

Line 10 adds depends=ImprovWiFi, but per SETUP_FIX.md, the correct library is jnthas/Improv WiFi Library (not judge2005/ImprovWiFi). Ensure this dependency identifier matches the actual available library name in the registry.

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What is the correct PlatformIO/Arduino library registry name for the Improv WiFi library by jnthas?

💡 Result:

• Arduino Library Manager name: "Improv WiFi Library". [1]

• PlatformIO: not listed in PlatformIO Registry; install via the GitHub repo URL or owner/repo: "https://github.com/jnthas/Improv-WiFi-Library" (or use lib_deps = jnthas/Improv-WiFi-Library). [2][1]

Sources:
[1] Improv WiFi Library — Arduino Libraries.
[2] jnthas/Improv-WiFi-Library — GitHub.

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Change library.properties depends entry to match Arduino Library Manager registry name.

The depends= field should reference registered library names. Multiple dependencies are comma-separated, and you add a depends entry to reference the registered name of another library. Line 10 lists depends=ImprovWiFi, but the official Arduino Library Manager name is "Improv WiFi Library". Update to:

depends=Improv WiFi Library

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In library.properties around line 10, the depends entry incorrectly uses
"ImprovWiFi" instead of the Arduino Library Manager registered name; update the
depends= line to use the exact registered library name "Improv WiFi Library"
(use comma-separated names if adding more) so the library manager can resolve
the dependency.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

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Confirm compatibility of this beginSerialImprov(const char*, ...) overload with the actual Improv library

This overload constructs ImprovWiFi as:

improv = new ImprovWiFi(firmwareName, version, chip, name);
improv->setInfoCallback(...);
improv->setDebugCallback(...);
improv->setWiFiCallback(...);

Whereas the vendored ImprovWiFi class in examples/SerialImprov/lib/ImprovWiFiLibrary/ImprovWiFiLibrary.h exposes a different API (ImprovWiFi(Stream *serial), handleSerial(), setDeviceInfo(...), setCustomConnectWiFi(...), etc.) and does not provide these constructor or callback methods.

If HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp is meant to work with that new ImprovWiFiLibrary, this overload will not compile. If it targets an older/alternate Improv library, it should probably be clearly guarded (e.g., via a macro) or documented as legacy-only to avoid confusion.

Please verify which Improv library this overload is compiled against and gate/adjust accordingly.

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Remove the incompatible beginSerialImprov(const char*, ...) overload at lines 362-379

This overload is incompatible with the vendored ImprovWiFiLibrary and will not compile. It attempts to construct ImprovWiFi with incompatible parameters and call non-existent methods (setInfoCallback(), setDebugCallback(), setWiFiCallback()). The vendored library only supports ImprovWiFi(Stream*) constructor and different callback methods (setCustomConnectWiFi(), setDeviceInfo(), onImprovError(), onImprovConnected()).

The correct implementation exists as a separate overload starting at line 615 that properly uses the vendored library API. The first overload is never called (confirmed by codebase search), not declared in the header file, and lacks any conditional guards. Delete lines 362-379 entirely.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp around lines 362 to 379, remove the incompatible
beginSerialImprov(const char*, ...) overload entirely: delete the function
definition that constructs ImprovWiFi with wrong parameters and calls
non-existent methods (setInfoCallback, setDebugCallback, setWiFiCallback); keep
the correct overload that starts at ~line 615 which uses the vendored
ImprovWiFi(Stream*) constructor and proper API (setCustomConnectWiFi,
setDeviceInfo, onImprovError, onImprovConnected), and ensure no orphan
declaration remains in the header.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

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serialImprovLoop() is defined twice with different implementations

HeadlessWiFiSettingsClass::serialImprovLoop() appears twice:

• Lines 381–383: calls improv->loop();
• Lines 667–673: calls improv->handleSerial(); (body inside #if HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV)

Two definitions of the same non-inline member function in one translation unit are ill-formed and will fail to link/compile.

Decide on a single implementation and remove or conditionally compile the other. For example, if the new ImprovWiFiLibrary is the intended API:

-void HeadlessWiFiSettingsClass::serialImprovLoop() {
-    if (improv) improv->loop();
-}
+void HeadlessWiFiSettingsClass::serialImprovLoop() {
+#if HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV
+    if (improv) {
+        improv->handleSerial();
+    }
+#endif
+}

Or alternatively wrap the older definition behind an appropriate legacy macro so it is never compiled together with the new version.

Also applies to: 667-673

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Two function definitions will cause linker error; fix requires conditional wrapping of first definition

Verification confirms the issue: serialImprovLoop() has two definitions in the same translation unit:

• Lines 381–383: unconditional definition calling improv->loop();
• Lines 667–672: function signature (line 667) is outside the #if directive; only the body is conditional

This violates C++'s One Definition Rule regardless of HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV state. When the macro is defined, both full definitions compile. When undefined, line 667–672 becomes an empty function but still a second definition—both cases cause a linker error.

The first definition (lines 381–383) should be wrapped with #if !HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV to ensure only one definition compiles. Alternatively, consolidate into a single definition with conditional logic inside, as suggested in the review comment.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In src/HeadlessWiFiSettings.cpp around lines 381-383 (and noting the other
signature/body at 667-672), there are two definitions of serialImprovLoop()
causing an ODR/linker error; wrap the earlier definition (lines 381-383) in a
conditional so only one definition is compiled (e.g., surround the first
definition with #if !HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV ... #endif), or
alternatively remove the duplicate and consolidate into a single definition that
uses #if/#else inside the body to call improv->loop() only when
HEADLESS_WIFI_SETTINGS_HAS_IMPROV is defined.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

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Align state constants with ImprovTypes so status messages are correct

The state values are currently swapped compared to ImprovTypes::State:

• Library: STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION = 0x01, STATE_AUTHORIZED = 0x02.
• Script: STATE_AUTHORIZED = 0x01, STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION = 0x02.

This causes status prints (both initial state and provisioning updates) to be mislabeled.

-# States
-STATE_AUTHORIZED = 0x01
-STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION = 0x02
-STATE_PROVISIONING = 0x03
-STATE_PROVISIONED = 0x04
+# States (match ImprovTypes::State)
+STATE_STOPPED = 0x00
+STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION = 0x01
+STATE_AUTHORIZED = 0x02
+STATE_PROVISIONING = 0x03
+STATE_PROVISIONED = 0x04

You can then also print or handle STATE_STOPPED if needed. Based on relevant_code_snippets.

Also applies to: 168-173

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Fix state constant values to match ImprovTypes library

Verification confirms the state constants in test_improv.py (lines 28-31) are inverted relative to ImprovTypes::State:

• Script: STATE_AUTHORIZED = 0x01, STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION = 0x02
• Library: STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION = 0x01, STATE_AUTHORIZED = 0x02

This mismatch causes state comparisons at lines 136-143 and 171-182 to misidentify device states. Additionally, the library defines STATE_STOPPED = 0x00, which the script omits.

-# States
-STATE_AUTHORIZED = 0x01
-STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION = 0x02
-STATE_PROVISIONING = 0x03
-STATE_PROVISIONED = 0x04
+# States (match ImprovTypes::State)
+STATE_STOPPED = 0x00
+STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION = 0x01
+STATE_AUTHORIZED = 0x02
+STATE_PROVISIONING = 0x03
+STATE_PROVISIONED = 0x04

Committable suggestion skipped: line range outside the PR's diff.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents

In test_improv.py around lines 28–32, the state constant values are inverted
compared to ImprovTypes::State; change STATE_AUTHORIZED and
STATE_AWAITING_AUTHORIZATION to match the library (swap their hex values), add
the missing STATE_STOPPED = 0x00, and ensure the remaining STATE_PROVISIONING =
0x03 and STATE_PROVISIONED = 0x04 remain unchanged so the state comparisons at
lines 136–143 and 171–182 correctly identify device states.

[coderabbitai]

⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

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Fix Improv checksum and WIFI_SETTINGS payload layout to match ImprovWiFiLibrary

As written, this client won’t interoperate with the C++ ImprovWiFiLibrary used by the firmware:

• The checksum you generate and verify excludes the "IMPROV" header, but the library’s setState/setError/sendResponse and parseImprovSerial sum over the entire frame (header + version + type + length + payload).
• The WIFI_SETTINGS payload layout in send_wifi_settings is [command][ssid_len][ssid][pass_len][pass], while ImprovWiFi::parseImprovData expects [command][data_len][ssid_len][ssid][pass_len][pass], where data_len is the total size of the remaining fields.

Both issues will cause WIFI_SETTINGS RPCs to be rejected and responses to fail checksum validation.

Apply a patch along these lines:

 def calculate_checksum(data):
     """Calculate checksum for Improv packet"""
     return sum(data) & 0xFF
 
 
 def create_improv_packet(packet_type, data):
@@
-    checksum = calculate_checksum(packet[6:])  # Checksum from version onwards
+    # Checksum over the entire frame (header + version + type + length + payload)
+    checksum = calculate_checksum(packet)
     packet.append(checksum)
     return bytes(packet)
@@
-                        # Verify checksum
-                        calc_checksum = calculate_checksum(buffer[header_pos + 6:header_pos + 9 + length])
+                        # Verify checksum over header + version + type + length + payload
+                        calc_checksum = calculate_checksum(
+                            buffer[header_pos:header_pos + 9 + length]
+                        )
@@
 def send_wifi_settings(ser, ssid, password):
     """Send WiFi credentials via Improv"""
-    # Encode strings with length prefix
-    data = bytearray()
-    data.append(COMMAND_WIFI_SETTINGS)
-    data.append(len(ssid))
-    data.extend(ssid.encode('utf-8'))
-    data.append(len(password))
-    data.extend(password.encode('utf-8'))
+    ssid_bytes = ssid.encode("utf-8")
+    password_bytes = password.encode("utf-8")
+
+    # Payload layout must match ImprovWiFiLibrary::parseImprovData:
+    # [command][data_len][ssid_len][ssid][pass_len][pass]
+    data_len = 1 + len(ssid_bytes) + 1 + len(password_bytes)
+
+    data = bytearray()
+    data.append(COMMAND_WIFI_SETTINGS)
+    data.append(data_len)
+    data.append(len(ssid_bytes))
+    data.extend(ssid_bytes)
+    data.append(len(password_bytes))
+    data.extend(password_bytes)

After this change, the Python client’s framing will align with the C++ implementation used in the examples. Based on relevant_code_snippets.

Also applies to: 62-97, 100-113

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I need to gather information to validate the critical claims in this review comment. Let me search for the ImprovWiFiLibrary specification and examine the codebase.

Let me examine the test_improv.py file directly to verify the implementation details.

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#!/bin/bash
# Examine the test_improv.py file to verify current implementation
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🌐 Web query:

Improv WiFi serial protocol specification checksum packet format

💡 Result:

Summary — packet layout and checksum

• Packet bytes:
  1–6: ASCII header "IMPROV"
  7: version (currently 1)
  8: packet type
  9: data length (N)
  10..(9+N): data payload
  (9+N)+1: checksum (one byte). [1][2]

• Checksum algorithm:
  Sum all bytes from the start of the packet through the last payload byte (i.e., every byte except the final checksum byte). Take the sum modulo 256 (keep low 8 bits) and store that value in the final checksum byte. Example implementation: calculated_checksum += byte; calculated_checksum &= 0xFF; final_byte = (uint8_t)calculated_checksum. [1]

Sources

• Improv serial C header and implementation (packet layout + improv_set_checksum). [1]
• Improv via serial documentation (packet format overview). [2]

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🌐 Web query:

ImprovWiFiLibrary C++ parseImprovData payload format

💡 Result:

The Improv payload (used by the C++ SDK’s parse routines) follows the Improv Serial packet format:

• Header: ASCII "IMPROV" (bytes 1–6).
• Version: 1 byte (byte 7). current version = 1.
• Type: 1 byte (byte 8) — packet type (0x01 = Current state, 0x02 = Error state, 0x03 = RPC Command, 0x04 = RPC Result).
• Length: 1 byte (byte 9) — length of the Data field in bytes.
• Data: variable (bytes 10 .. 10+Length-1) — payload content depends on Type (e.g., Current State is a single status byte; RPC Command/Result carry JSON/RPC-like command or result payloads as defined by the SDK).
• Checksum: 1 byte appended after Data (byte 10+Length) — single-byte checksum.

Source / reference (official Improv Serial packet spec and C++ SDK info): [1], [2].

References:
[1] Improv Wi‑Fi — Improv via Serial (packet format).
[2] Improv Wi‑Fi — C++ SDK / Code page.

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🌐 Web query:

ImprovWiFiLibrary WIFI_SETTINGS RPC command data length field format

💡 Result:

The WIFI_SETTINGS RPC packet uses a single-byte "data length" field (byte 2) that gives the number of bytes in the RPC data payload that follows. The payload for WIFI_SETTINGS is: ssid length (1 byte), ssid bytes, password length (1 byte), password bytes — so the data length = 1 + (SSID length) + 1 + (Password length). [1][2]

Sources: Improv Wi‑Fi protocol (Serial and BLE docs). [1] Serial RPC Command description. [2] BLE RPC Command description.

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Fix Improv checksum and WIFI_SETTINGS payload layout to match protocol specification

The official Improv serial protocol requires checksums to sum all bytes from the start of the packet, including the "IMPROV" header, but your implementation excludes it. Similarly, the WIFI_SETTINGS RPC payload requires a data length field as the second byte, with format: [data_length][ssid_length][ssid][password_length][password], but your code omits this field. Both issues will cause devices to reject packets.

Lines 47, 73: Change checksum calculation to include full packet (header through payload).

Lines 84-91: Add data_length field to WIFI_SETTINGS payload. Calculate as 1 + len(ssid_bytes) + 1 + len(password_bytes).

Apply patches from original comment.