During January 2026, Dan Omi Manchego focused on improving Python 3.12 compatibility within the home-assistant/buildroot repository by addressing a build warning related to the unsupported --with-system-ffi option in Python configuration. He removed this option to align with upstream Python 3.12 changes, which stabilized builds and eliminated unnecessary CI noise across multiple targets. Dan’s work involved Python packaging and build system configuration, utilizing Makefile to ensure consistent, warning-free builds. By cherry-picking and signing off on the upstream fix, he maintained clear traceability and high code quality, reducing downstream maintenance and supporting reliable embedded Python packaging for the project.