Reticulum Packet & Wire Format

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This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge of the Reticulum network protocol's binary format, enabling precise analysis of packet headers, MTU/MDU calculations, and interface access codes (IFAC). It is essential for developers building Reticulum-compatible software, debugging low-level network communication, or implementing custom packet parsing and construction logic. By understanding the byte-level layout of DATA, ANNOUNCE, LINKREQUEST, and PROOF packets, users can ensure their implementations are protocol-compliant and optimized for various propagation modes.

Key Features

• IFAC (Interface Access Code) handling and authentication logic
• Detailed binary header layout and bit-field analysis
• Practical code patterns for packing and unpacking binary protocol data
• Accurate MTU and MDU size calculations for encrypted and plaintext data
• Comprehensive packet type and context field definitions
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Use Cases

• Debugging binary protocol data and wire-level communication issues
• Implementing custom Reticulum packet parsing in third-party applications
• Calculating and optimizing payload sizes for high-efficiency network transfers