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Packet And Protocol Template
Packet Summary
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Message ID | Evidence-backed ID |
| Direction | Client to server or server to client |
| Purpose | Short behavior summary |
Byte Layout
| Offset | Size | Name | Type | Evidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0x00 | 1 | message_id | byte | Ghidra or PCAP citation | Compatibility note |
Serialization Evidence
List specific serializer, deserializer, handler, or packet-capture evidence.
PCAP Comparison
| Capture | Frame | Expected Bytes | Observed Bytes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| capture name | frame number | byte sequence | byte sequence | match or difference |
Compatibility Notes
Record original-client compatibility constraints.
Unresolved Verification
List fields or behavior that still require evidence before they can be treated as authoritative.