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platform-portability-checker

Verify C/C++ code portability across embedded platforms and operating systems.

4|Updated Jan 24, 2025
Search Tags:#code analysis#cross-platform#embedded systems#portability#C/C++
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rdkcentral/tr69hostif --skill platform-portability-checker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: platform-portability-checker
Source: https://github.com/rdkcentral/tr69hostif/tree/main/.github/skills/platform-portability-checker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rdkcentral/tr69hostif --skill platform-portability-checker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies and resolves issues in C/C++ code that prevent portability across different embedded platforms, architectures, and operating systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Portability Verification: Checks for integer types, pointer assumptions, endianness, structure packing, boolean types, character sets, file paths, system calls, compiler extensions, and include paths.
  • Platform-Specific Code: Offers fixes and best practices for each identified issue.
  • Build System Integration: Integrates with configure.ac for cross-compilation and feature checks.
  • Testing: Provides scripts for cross-compilation testing and endianness verification.
  • Output Format: Delivers a detailed report with critical issues, warnings, recommendations, and suggested fixes.

Quick Start

Run the platform-portability-checker skill on your C/C++ codebase to identify and resolve portability issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about platform-portability-checker

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check C/C++ code portability for embedded systems?▼

Common C/C++ cross-platform portability pitfalls include integer size variations, pointer assumptions, endianness mismatches, structure packing errors, boolean type inconsistencies, and compiler extensions. Identifying these issues early prevents runtime failures across different architectures.

What is the best way to fix endianness and integer size variations in C/C++ code?▼

Yes, you can integrate portability checks into build systems by using configure.ac for cross-compilation and feature checks. This allows automated portability verification during the build process to catch platform-specific issues early.

Do I need stdint.h and stdbool.h to verify C/C++ cross-platform compatibility?▼

Yes, you need stdint.h and stdbool.h to verify C/C++ cross-platform compatibility, along with arpa/inet.h and platform-specific include paths. These standard headers provide the fixed-width integer and boolean types necessary for resolving portability issues across embedded platforms.

How do I test structure packing and pointer assumptions for cross-compilation?▼

To test structure packing and pointer assumptions for cross-compilation, execute provided scripts for cross-compilation testing and endianness verification. This validates your C/C++ codebase against various embedded platforms and operating systems to ensure structural integrity.

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