During December 2025, Quantum2048 focused on backend stability for the searxng/searxng repository, addressing a persistent decoding issue in the Brave engine integration. By enforcing gzip and deflate HTTP encodings, Quantum2048 resolved BrotliDecompressStream errors that previously caused runtime failures when servers responded with incompatible Brotli encoding. This Python-based solution improved the reliability of content retrieval and reduced error rates, directly impacting user experience and support overhead. The work demonstrated a strong understanding of HTTP protocol nuances and backend development, with careful validation through related pull requests. Although the contribution centered on a single bug fix, it addressed a nuanced compatibility challenge.