Selecting networked Arduino should select matching board type
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feature request
- Dominant language
- Java
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Description
When I select a network port from the Tools -> Port menu, then it would be nice if the corresponding board type would automatically get sected.
The Arduino is broadcasting its board type in the Zeroconf `TXT` record, so why not use it?

Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by tracing the Tools -> Port selection flow in the Arduino IDE and how network-port Zeroconf TXT records are read. The change is complete when selecting a network port automatically selects the matching board type; the issue does not name a specific file or test.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- arduino, java
- Domain
- desktop, networking
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100