During August 2025, pwned-pixel focused on improving build compatibility within the openwrt/packages repository, addressing two critical issues affecting package stability on modern toolchains. They resolved a compilation error in ccrypt by enforcing the C17 standard for GCC-15, and streamlined lsof’s build process by disabling the libtirpc dependency, allowing it to compile without additional libraries. Working primarily with Makefile and leveraging expertise in build system configuration and C/C++ compilation, pwned-pixel’s targeted fixes enhanced release management and reduced downstream maintenance. The work demonstrated a methodical approach to technical debt reduction, though it was limited in scope to essential bug fixes.