• Download PlatformIO
• setup udev rules if you haven't already
• Clone Submodules git submodule clone --recursive
• Set the default environment for your device in platformio.ini
• Build. (ctrl + shift + p) PlatformIO Build

• Target as many boards as possible using the Arduino HAL where feasible.
• Implement zero cost abstractions to support hardware when available.

• Keep it easy for non-embedded developers.
• Balance ease of use with reasonable performance.

• Prefer modular APIs over macros and port-specific code.
• Use trivial macros where they make sense.
• Aim for API stability to reduce breaking changes.

• Lua is the default environment.
• Use C++ only for performance-critical sections.

• Support multiple display styles:
• Scrolling menu* for single-button devices that run CLI commands.
• Heads-up display for devices built to run CLI-style workflows.

• Consider adding SSH support for remote control.

• Meshtastic API
• Wifi attack and reconnaissance library and commands
• Binary ELF execution

A "cute cat" OS that feels familiar to Unix, but is a first-class platform for embedded projects.