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## More detailed documentation

* **What is the goal of this PR?** 
Add more information about the exposed webserver.
* **What changes are included?**
Detailed documentation for the webserver endpoints
(`./docs/webserver-endpoints.md`)
Adding a table of content so it is easier to navigate directly to the
section you're interested on (Almost all `.md` files or at least all
those relevant)

## Additional Context

Not sure if this would get accepted but I thought it might be useful for
those trying to create separate apps that would sync files to the
device. It was at least to me trying to upload files using python as
stated
[here](https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader/discussions/434#discussioncomment-15545349)

---

### AI Usage

While CrossPoint doesn't have restrictions on AI tools in contributing,
please be transparent about their usage as it
helps set the right context for reviewers.

Did you use AI tools to help write this code? _**PARTIALLY**_
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Welcome to the **CrossPoint** firmware. This guide outlines the hardware controls, navigation, and reading features of the device.
- [CrossPoint User Guide](#crosspoint-user-guide)
- [1. Hardware Overview](#1-hardware-overview)
- [Button Layout](#button-layout)
- [2. Power \& Startup](#2-power--startup)
- [Power On / Off](#power-on--off)
- [First Launch](#first-launch)
- [3. Screens](#3-screens)
- [3.1 Home Screen](#31-home-screen)
- [3.2 Book Selection](#32-book-selection)
- [3.3 Reading Mode](#33-reading-mode)
- [3.4 File Upload Screen](#34-file-upload-screen)
- [3.5 Settings](#35-settings)
- [3.6 Sleep Screen](#36-sleep-screen)
- [4. Reading Mode](#4-reading-mode)
- [Page Turning](#page-turning)
- [Chapter Navigation](#chapter-navigation)
- [System Navigation](#system-navigation)
- [5. Chapter Selection Screen](#5-chapter-selection-screen)
- [6. Current Limitations \& Roadmap](#6-current-limitations--roadmap)
## 1. Hardware Overview
The device utilises the standard buttons on the Xtink X4 (in the same layout as the manufacturer firmware, by default):

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# Troubleshooting
This document show most common issues and possible solutions while using the device features.
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- [Cannot See the Device on the Network](#cannot-see-the-device-on-the-network)
- [Connection Drops or Times Out](#connection-drops-or-times-out)
- [Upload Fails](#upload-fails)
- [Saved Password Not Working](#saved-password-not-working)
### Cannot See the Device on the Network
**Problem:** Browser shows "Cannot connect" or "Site can't be reached"
**Solutions:**
1. Verify both devices are on the **same WiFi network**
- Check your computer/phone WiFi settings
- Confirm the CrossPoint Reader shows "Connected" status
2. Double-check the IP address
- Make sure you typed it correctly
- Include `http://` at the beginning
3. Try disabling VPN if you're using one
4. Some networks have "client isolation" enabled - check with your network administrator
### Connection Drops or Times Out
**Problem:** WiFi connection is unstable
**Solutions:**
1. Move closer to the WiFi router
2. Check signal strength on the device (should be at least `||` or better)
3. Avoid interference from other devices
4. Try a different WiFi network if available
### Upload Fails
**Problem:** File upload doesn't complete or shows an error
**Solutions:**
1. Ensure the file is a valid `.epub` file
2. Check that the SD card has enough free space
3. Try uploading a smaller file first to test
4. Refresh the browser page and try again
### Saved Password Not Working
**Problem:** Device fails to connect with saved credentials
**Solutions:**
1. When connection fails, you'll be prompted to "Forget Network"
2. Select **Yes** to remove the saved password
3. Reconnect and enter the password again
4. Choose to save the new password

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# Webserver Endpoints
This document describes all HTTP and WebSocket endpoints available on the CrossPoint Reader webserver.
- [Webserver Endpoints](#webserver-endpoints)
- [Overview](#overview)
- [HTTP Endpoints](#http-endpoints)
- [GET `/` - Home Page](#get----home-page)
- [GET `/files` - File Browser Page](#get-files---file-browser-page)
- [GET `/api/status` - Device Status](#get-apistatus---device-status)
- [GET `/api/files` - List Files](#get-apifiles---list-files)
- [POST `/upload` - Upload File](#post-upload---upload-file)
- [POST `/mkdir` - Create Folder](#post-mkdir---create-folder)
- [POST `/delete` - Delete File or Folder](#post-delete---delete-file-or-folder)
- [WebSocket Endpoint](#websocket-endpoint)
- [Port 81 - Fast Binary Upload](#port-81---fast-binary-upload)
- [Network Modes](#network-modes)
- [Station Mode (STA)](#station-mode-sta)
- [Access Point Mode (AP)](#access-point-mode-ap)
- [Notes](#notes)
## Overview
The CrossPoint Reader exposes a webserver for file management and device monitoring:
- **HTTP Server**: Port 80
- **WebSocket Server**: Port 81 (for fast binary uploads)
---
## HTTP Endpoints
### GET `/` - Home Page
Serves the home page HTML interface.
**Request:**
```bash
curl http://crosspoint.local/
```
**Response:** HTML page (200 OK)
---
### GET `/files` - File Browser Page
Serves the file browser HTML interface.
**Request:**
```bash
curl http://crosspoint.local/files
```
**Response:** HTML page (200 OK)
---
### GET `/api/status` - Device Status
Returns JSON with device status information.
**Request:**
```bash
curl http://crosspoint.local/api/status
```
**Response (200 OK):**
```json
{
"version": "1.0.0",
"ip": "192.168.1.100",
"mode": "STA",
"rssi": -45,
"freeHeap": 123456,
"uptime": 3600
}
```
| Field | Type | Description |
| ---------- | ------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| `version` | string | CrossPoint firmware version |
| `ip` | string | Device IP address |
| `mode` | string | `"STA"` (connected to WiFi) or `"AP"` (access point mode) |
| `rssi` | number | WiFi signal strength in dBm (0 in AP mode) |
| `freeHeap` | number | Free heap memory in bytes |
| `uptime` | number | Seconds since device boot |
---
### GET `/api/files` - List Files
Returns a JSON array of files and folders in the specified directory.
**Request:**
```bash
# List root directory
curl http://crosspoint.local/api/files
# List specific directory
curl "http://crosspoint.local/api/files?path=/Books"
```
**Query Parameters:**
| Parameter | Required | Default | Description |
| --------- | -------- | ------- | ---------------------- |
| `path` | No | `/` | Directory path to list |
**Response (200 OK):**
```json
[
{"name": "MyBook.epub", "size": 1234567, "isDirectory": false, "isEpub": true},
{"name": "Notes", "size": 0, "isDirectory": true, "isEpub": false},
{"name": "document.pdf", "size": 54321, "isDirectory": false, "isEpub": false}
]
```
| Field | Type | Description |
| ------------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| `name` | string | File or folder name |
| `size` | number | Size in bytes (0 for directories) |
| `isDirectory` | boolean | `true` if the item is a folder |
| `isEpub` | boolean | `true` if the file has `.epub` extension |
**Notes:**
- Hidden files (starting with `.`) are automatically filtered out
- System folders (`System Volume Information`, `XTCache`) are hidden
---
### POST `/upload` - Upload File
Uploads a file to the SD card via multipart form data.
**Request:**
```bash
# Upload to root directory
curl -X POST -F "file=@mybook.epub" http://crosspoint.local/upload
# Upload to specific directory
curl -X POST -F "file=@mybook.epub" "http://crosspoint.local/upload?path=/Books"
```
**Query Parameters:**
| Parameter | Required | Default | Description |
| --------- | -------- | ------- | ------------------------------- |
| `path` | No | `/` | Target directory for the upload |
**Response (200 OK):**
```
File uploaded successfully: mybook.epub
```
**Error Responses:**
| Status | Body | Cause |
| ------ | ----------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| 400 | `Failed to create file on SD card` | Cannot create file |
| 400 | `Failed to write to SD card - disk may be full` | Write error during upload |
| 400 | `Failed to write final data to SD card` | Error flushing final buffer |
| 400 | `Upload aborted` | Client aborted the upload |
| 400 | `Unknown error during upload` | Unspecified error |
**Notes:**
- Existing files with the same name will be overwritten
- Uses a 4KB buffer for efficient SD card writes
---
### POST `/mkdir` - Create Folder
Creates a new folder on the SD card.
**Request:**
```bash
curl -X POST -d "name=NewFolder&path=/" http://crosspoint.local/mkdir
```
**Form Parameters:**
| Parameter | Required | Default | Description |
| --------- | -------- | ------- | ---------------------------- |
| `name` | Yes | - | Name of the folder to create |
| `path` | No | `/` | Parent directory path |
**Response (200 OK):**
```
Folder created: NewFolder
```
**Error Responses:**
| Status | Body | Cause |
| ------ | ----------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| 400 | `Missing folder name` | `name` parameter not provided |
| 400 | `Folder name cannot be empty` | Empty folder name |
| 400 | `Folder already exists` | Folder with same name exists |
| 500 | `Failed to create folder` | SD card error |
---
### POST `/delete` - Delete File or Folder
Deletes a file or folder from the SD card.
**Request:**
```bash
# Delete a file
curl -X POST -d "path=/Books/mybook.epub&type=file" http://crosspoint.local/delete
# Delete an empty folder
curl -X POST -d "path=/OldFolder&type=folder" http://crosspoint.local/delete
```
**Form Parameters:**
| Parameter | Required | Default | Description |
| --------- | -------- | ------- | -------------------------------- |
| `path` | Yes | - | Path to the item to delete |
| `type` | No | `file` | Type of item: `file` or `folder` |
**Response (200 OK):**
```
Deleted successfully
```
**Error Responses:**
| Status | Body | Cause |
| ------ | --------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| 400 | `Missing path` | `path` parameter not provided |
| 400 | `Cannot delete root directory` | Attempted to delete `/` |
| 400 | `Folder is not empty. Delete contents first.` | Non-empty folder |
| 403 | `Cannot delete system files` | Hidden file (starts with `.`) |
| 403 | `Cannot delete protected items` | Protected system folder |
| 404 | `Item not found` | Path does not exist |
| 500 | `Failed to delete item` | SD card error |
**Protected Items:**
- Files/folders starting with `.`
- `System Volume Information`
- `XTCache`
---
## WebSocket Endpoint
### Port 81 - Fast Binary Upload
A WebSocket endpoint for high-speed binary file uploads. More efficient than HTTP multipart for large files.
**Connection:**
```
ws://crosspoint.local:81/
```
**Protocol:**
1. **Client** sends TEXT message: `START:<filename>:<size>:<path>`
2. **Server** responds with TEXT: `READY`
3. **Client** sends BINARY messages with file data chunks
4. **Server** sends TEXT progress updates: `PROGRESS:<received>:<total>`
5. **Server** sends TEXT when complete: `DONE` or `ERROR:<message>`
**Example Session:**
```
Client -> "START:mybook.epub:1234567:/Books"
Server -> "READY"
Client -> [binary chunk 1]
Client -> [binary chunk 2]
Server -> "PROGRESS:65536:1234567"
Client -> [binary chunk 3]
...
Server -> "PROGRESS:1234567:1234567"
Server -> "DONE"
```
**Error Messages:**
| Message | Cause |
| --------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `ERROR:Failed to create file` | Cannot create file on SD card |
| `ERROR:Invalid START format` | Malformed START message |
| `ERROR:No upload in progress` | Binary data received without START |
| `ERROR:Write failed - disk full?` | SD card write error |
**Example with `websocat`:**
```bash
# Interactive session
websocat ws://crosspoint.local:81
# Then type:
START:mybook.epub:1234567:/Books
# Wait for READY, then send binary data
```
**Notes:**
- Progress updates are sent every 64KB or at completion
- Disconnection during upload will delete the incomplete file
- Existing files with the same name will be overwritten
---
## Network Modes
The device can operate in two network modes:
### Station Mode (STA)
- Device connects to an existing WiFi network
- IP address assigned by router/DHCP
- `mode` field in `/api/status` returns `"STA"`
- `rssi` field shows signal strength
### Access Point Mode (AP)
- Device creates its own WiFi hotspot
- Default IP is typically `192.168.4.1`
- `mode` field in `/api/status` returns `"AP"`
- `rssi` field returns `0`
---
## Notes
- These examples use `crosspoint.local`. If your network does not support mDNS or the address does not resolve, replace it with the specific **IP Address** displayed on your device screen (e.g., `http://192.168.1.102/`).
- All paths on the SD card start with `/`
- Trailing slashes are automatically stripped (except for root `/`)
- The webserver uses chunked transfer encoding for file listings

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## Command Line File Management
For power users, you can manage files directly from your terminal using `curl` while the device is in File Upload mode.
### Uploading a File
To upload a file to the root directory, use the following command:
```bash
curl -F "file=@book.epub" "http://crosspoint.local/upload?path=/"
```
* **`-F "file=@filename"`**: Points to the local file on your computer.
* **`path=/`**: The destination folder on the device SD card.
### Deleting a File
To delete a specific file, provide the full path on the SD card:
```bash
curl -F "path=/folder/file.epub" "http://crosspoint.local/delete"
```
### Advanced Flags
For more reliable transfers of large EPUB files, consider adding these flags:
* `-#`: Shows a simple progress bar.
* `--connect-timeout 30`: Limits how long curl waits to establish a connection (in seconds).
* `--max-time 300`: Sets a maximum duration for the entire transfer (5 minutes).
> [!NOTE]
> These examples use `crosspoint.local`. If your network does not support mDNS or the address does not resolve, replace it with the specific **IP Address** displayed on your device screen (e.g., `http://192.168.1.102/`).
---
## Troubleshooting
### Cannot See the Device on the Network
**Problem:** Browser shows "Cannot connect" or "Site can't be reached"
**Solutions:**
1. Verify both devices are on the **same WiFi network**
- Check your computer/phone WiFi settings
- Confirm the CrossPoint Reader shows "Connected" status
2. Double-check the IP address
- Make sure you typed it correctly
- Include `http://` at the beginning
3. Try disabling VPN if you're using one
4. Some networks have "client isolation" enabled - check with your network administrator
### Connection Drops or Times Out
**Problem:** WiFi connection is unstable
**Solutions:**
1. Move closer to the WiFi router
2. Check signal strength on the device (should be at least `||` or better)
3. Avoid interference from other devices
4. Try a different WiFi network if available
### Upload Fails
**Problem:** File upload doesn't complete or shows an error
**Solutions:**
1. Ensure the file is a valid `.epub` file
2. Check that the SD card has enough free space
3. Try uploading a smaller file first to test
4. Refresh the browser page and try again
### Saved Password Not Working
**Problem:** Device fails to connect with saved credentials
**Solutions:**
1. When connection fails, you'll be prompted to "Forget Network"
2. Select **Yes** to remove the saved password
3. Reconnect and enter the password again
4. Choose to save the new password
---
For power users, you can manage files directly from your terminal using `curl` while the device is in File Upload mode a detailed documentation can be found [here](./webserver-endpoints.md).
## Security Notes
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## Related Documentation
- [User Guide](../USER_GUIDE.md) - General device operation
- [Troubleshooting](./troubleshooting.md) - Troubleshooting
- [README](../README.md) - Project overview and features