⬡ Meshtastic — Official
meshtastic/firmware
Main device firmware for all supported hardware. ESP32, nRF52840, RP2040 builds. Active development with frequent stable releases.
↗ GitHubmeshtastic/web
Official browser PWA client at client.meshtastic.org. React + TypeScript. BLE, HTTP, Web Serial transports. Full messaging and admin features.
↗ GitHubmeshtastic/python
Python library and CLI. Serial and TCP transport. Automates config, messaging, and data logging. Essential for scripting and integration work.
↗ GitHubmeshtastic/protobufs
Shared Protobuf definitions for all Meshtastic packet types. Generated code for multiple languages. Reference for custom integrations.
↗ GitHubmeshtastic/js
JavaScript/TypeScript SDK. BLE, Serial, HTTP transports. Powers the official web client. Build your own browser-based Meshtastic integrations.
↗ GitHubmeshtastic.org — Docs
Official documentation site. Hardware setup, protocol reference, API docs, configuration walkthroughs. Start here for anything Meshtastic.
↗ Docs⬡ Meshtastic — Community Tools
MeshSense
Feature-rich desktop client by Affirmatech. Windows/Linux/Mac. BLE, Serial, TCP. Advanced analytics, node history, and MQTT bridge.
↗ Sitemeshmap.net
MQTT-sourced live global node map. No device required. Shows active mesh nodes worldwide with signal data and position history.
↗ meshmap.netMeshtasticator
Browser-based network simulator. Test routing, hop counts, and mesh topology without hardware. Useful for planning real deployments.
↗ GitHubHA Meshtastic Integration
Home Assistant custom integration. Monitor battery, position, telemetry. Trigger automations from mesh events and node appearances.
↗ GitHubnode-red-meshtastic
Node-RED nodes for Meshtastic. Visual automation flows, MQTT bridging, packet processing pipelines for any Node-RED installation.
↗ GitHubMQTT Uplink Docs
Official MQTT: mqtt.meshtastic.org. Enable uplink on any gateway node to bridge to the global mesh. Feeds meshmap.net and home automation systems.
↗ Docs◈ MeshCore — Official
ripplebiz/MeshCore
Main MeshCore firmware. ESP32 + nRF52840 targets. Client, Repeater, Room Server, and Bridge node types. E2E encrypted messaging protocol.
↗ GitHubMeshCore Web App
Official browser client at app.meshcore.nz. BLE and WiFi TCP connections. Room chat, direct messages, node management. Chrome/Edge required.
↗ app.meshcore.nzmeshcore.co.uk
Official MeshCore project site. Hardware recommendations, getting started guides, firmware download links, and community information. UK-based project.
↗ meshcore.co.ukMeshCore Android App
Official Android app by Ripple. BLE connection to MeshCore nodes. Room-based group chat with store-and-forward delivery and E2E encryption.
↗ Google Play⇄ Cross-Ecosystem / Hardware
Meshtastic Web Flasher
Browser-based ESP32 flash tool. Works for Meshtastic firmware. Chrome/Edge only. No drivers needed for most modern boards.
↗ flasher.meshtastic.orgesptool.py
Espressif's Python ESP32 flash utility. Works for both Meshtastic and MeshCore .bin firmware. Essential for CLI flashing and full chip recovery.
↗ GitHubHeltec WiFi LoRa 32 V3
Most popular dev board for both ecosystems. ESP32-S3, SX1262, 8MB flash, OLED, USB-C. Supported by both Meshtastic and MeshCore firmware.
↗ heltec.orgRAK WisBlock
Modular IoT hardware platform. nRF52840 + SX1262. Works with both Meshtastic and MeshCore. Extensive sensor and IO module ecosystem.
↗ RAK StoreSX1262 LoRa Radio IC
Semtech SX1262 — the standard LoRa radio IC in most modern mesh hardware. Reference for link budget, spreading factor, and RF config.
↗ SemtechLoRa Regional Frequency Plans
Regional frequency tables for LoRa unlicensed bands. 868MHz EU/UK, 915MHz US/AU, 433MHz EU. Required reading for legal operation in any region.
↗ LoRa Alliance RP💬 Community & Learning
Meshtastic Discord
Official Meshtastic Discord server. Help channels, regional groups, development discussion. Largest community for Meshtastic questions and builds.
↗ Join Discordr/meshtastic
Active Meshtastic subreddit. Project showcases, hardware questions, software discussions, regional mesh reports and community coverage maps.
↗ RedditMeshCore Community
MeshCore discussions, support, and news. Check meshcore.co.uk for current community links and contact. UK-based project with growing community.
↗ meshcore.co.ukAndreas Spiess — YouTube
Excellent channel covering LoRa, Meshtastic, and mesh networking. Practical tutorials, range tests, and hardware comparisons.
↗ YouTubeLoRa Alliance
Official LoRa/LoRaWAN standards body. Regional frequency plans, technical specs, certified hardware lists. Reference for regulatory compliance.
↗ lora-alliance.orgOfcom — UK SRD Band Rules
UK 868MHz short-range device rules. 1% duty cycle, 14dBm ERP limit. Essential reading for legal UK deployments of any LoRa device.
↗ Ofcom