Worked on stability and compatibility improvements for the chimera-linux/cports repository, focusing on terminal user experience. Addressed a bug in Midnight Commander related to mouse-key input producing garbage output when using ncurses6, particularly in modern terminal environments. The solution involved patching the input handling logic, modifying patch files, and incrementing the package release number to ensure reliable behavior. Consideration was given to potential compatibility impacts with ncurses5, with attention to downstream testers and users. Utilized C and Python for patch management and terminal emulation tasks, emphasizing careful integration and packaging to maintain consistent functionality across diverse terminal setups.