Meshtastic-Android/conductor/product.md

Initial Concept

A tool for using Android with open-source mesh radios.

Product Guide

Overview

Meshtastic-Android is a Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) application designed to facilitate communication over off-grid, decentralized mesh networks using open-source hardware radios.

Target Audience

• Off-grid communication enthusiasts and hobbyists
• Outdoor adventurers needing reliable communication without cellular networks
• Emergency response and disaster relief teams

Core Features

• Direct communication with Meshtastic hardware (via BLE, USB, TCP, MQTT)
• Decentralized text messaging across the mesh network
• Unified cross-platform notifications for messages and node events
• Adaptive node and contact management
• Offline map rendering and device positioning
• Device configuration and firmware updates
• Unified cross-platform debugging and packet inspection

Key Architecture Goals

• Provide a robust, shared KMP core (core:model, core:ble, core:repository, core:domain, core:data, core:network, core:service) to support multiple platforms (Android, Desktop, iOS)
• Ensure offline-first functionality and resilient data persistence (Room 3 KMP with bundled SQLite driver)
• Decouple UI and navigation logic into shared feature modules (core:ui, feature:*) using Compose Multiplatform