localsend / localsend/protocol

Why use custom multicast advertisement instead of mDNS?

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Description

I don't quite understand why the protocol uses custom multicast traffic instead of mDNS?

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the protocol's multicast advertisement and any mDNS references in the repository, then determine what documentation would explain the design choice. Done means the rationale is documented or answered with enough protocol context to resolve the question.

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Assessment

Domain
networking
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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