- Introduced `total_rx_airtime_ms` in `AirtimeManager` to track received packet airtime.
- Added `record_rx` method to log received airtime in `AirtimeManager`.
- Updated `RepeaterHandler` to count received packets and log RX airtime using the new method.
- Enhanced statistics reporting in `get_stats` to include total received airtime.
- Updated `ProtocolRequestHelper` to include total RX airtime in the RepeaterStats structure for better monitoring.
- Deleted the `DIRECT_packets_not_forwarded.md` file, which outlined the behavior of certain packet types in the router and their forwarding status. This change reflects the removal of outdated information that is no longer relevant to the current implementation.
- Removed redundant original_path assignment in `RepeaterHandler` to streamline packet processing.
- Introduced `_is_direct_final_hop` helper method in `PacketRouter` to determine if a packet is the final destination for direct routes with an empty path.
- Updated comments in `PacketRouter` to clarify the handling of packets during routing, especially for direct forwarding scenarios.
- Adjusted logic to ensure packets are correctly processed or delivered based on their routing status, enhancing overall packet management.
- Introduced helper methods `_path_hash_display` and `_packet_record_src_dst` in `RepeaterHandler` to streamline path hash and source/destination hash extraction.
- Updated `record_packet` method to utilize a new `_build_packet_record` method for improved readability and maintainability.
- Enhanced `PacketRouter` comments for clarity on handling remote destinations and packet processing, ensuring better understanding of the routing logic.
- Introduced `record_packet_only` method in `RepeaterHandler` to log packets for UI/storage without forwarding or duplicate checks, specifically for injection-only types like ANON_REQ and ACK.
- Updated `PacketRouter` to call `_record_for_ui` method, ensuring that relevant metadata is recorded for packets processed by various handlers.
- Enhanced handling of packet metadata, including RSSI and SNR values, to improve the visibility of packet information in the web UI.
- Added `tcp_timeout` setting to `config.yaml.example` for companion configurations, allowing customization of TCP connection timeouts.
- Updated `RepeaterDaemon` to retrieve and apply the `tcp_timeout` setting, with a default value of 120 seconds.
- Modified `CompanionFrameServer` to accept `client_idle_timeout_sec` parameter, ensuring proper handling of idle timeouts.
- Enhanced API endpoints to include `tcp_timeout` in companion settings, improving configuration visibility and management.
- Introduced `normalize_companion_identity_key` function to standardize identity key formatting by stripping whitespace and removing the optional 0x prefix.
- Updated `RepeaterDaemon` to utilize the new normalization function when processing identity keys, improving consistency and error handling.
- Added a `stop` method in `CompanionFrameServer` to persist contacts and channels before stopping, ensuring data survives daemon restarts.
- Introduced `path_hash_mode` setting in `config.yaml.example` to specify the hash size for flood packets.
- Updated `ConfigManager` to re-apply the path hash mode when the mesh section changes, with validation for acceptable values (0, 1, 2).
- Enhanced `RepeaterDaemon` to set the default path hash mode during initialization, ensuring consistent handling of flood packets.
- Added backup functionality for config.yaml during save operations.
- Improved YAML saving to support Unicode characters and increased line width.
- Introduced a mechanism to sync companion node names to the configuration upon updates.
- Updated API endpoints to validate companion node names and persist changes to the configuration.
- Enhanced the RepeaterCompanionBridge to load and save preferences, ensuring consistent state management.
- Removed redundant call to mark_seen() for duplicate packets.
- Added validation to ensure hop count does not exceed the maximum limit before appending to the packet path.
- Updated logic to check for path size constraints when appending hash bytes, improving packet processing efficiency.
- Updated IdentityManager to include public key in identity details when retrieving identities.
- Introduced a new method in RepeaterDaemon for adding companions from configuration, supporting hot-reload functionality.
- Enhanced error handling for companion registration, ensuring proper validation of identity keys and settings.
- Updated API endpoints to include configured companions in the response, improving visibility of companion status and configuration.
- Replaced list-based path storage with hash-based methods for original and forwarded paths, improving efficiency and consistency.
- Updated display logic to format path hashes correctly, ensuring compatibility with new hash size management.
- Adjusted local transmission handling to align with the new hash representation, enhancing clarity in packet processing.
- Updated the RepeaterHandler constructor to accept local_hash_bytes, improving path handling.
- Implemented checks to ensure packet paths do not exceed MAX_PATH_SIZE when appending hash bytes.
- Refactored direct_forward method to utilize local_hash_bytes for next hop validation and path manipulation.
- Adjusted path length encoding to accommodate changes in path management logic.
