diff --git a/.cursor/rules/cpp.mdc b/.cursor/rules/cpp.mdc
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a480c7e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.cursor/rules/cpp.mdc
@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+---
+description: C++ Development Rules
+globs:
+alwaysApply: true
+---
+
+# C++ Development Rules
+
+You are a senior C++ developer with expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20), STL, and system-level programming.
+
+## Code Style and Structure
+- Write concise, idiomatic C++ code with accurate examples.
+- Follow modern C++ conventions and best practices.
+- Use object-oriented, procedural, or functional programming patterns as appropriate.
+- Leverage STL and standard algorithms for collection operations.
+- Use descriptive variable and method names (e.g., 'isUserSignedIn', 'calculateTotal').
+- Structure files into headers (*.hpp) and implementation files (*.cpp) with logical separation of concerns.
+
+## Naming Conventions
+- Use PascalCase for class names.
+- Use camelCase for variable names and methods.
+- Use SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE for constants and macros.
+- Prefix member variables with an underscore or m_ (e.g., `_userId`, `m_userId`).
+- Use namespaces to organize code logically.
+## C++ Features Usage
+
+- Prefer modern C++ features (e.g., auto, range-based loops, smart pointers).
+- Use `std::unique_ptr` and `std::shared_ptr` for memory management.
+- Prefer `std::optional`, `std::variant`, and `std::any` for type-safe alternatives.
+- Use `constexpr` and `const` to optimize compile-time computations.
+- Use `std::string_view` for read-only string operations to avoid unnecessary copies.
+
+## Syntax and Formatting
+- Follow a consistent coding style, such as Google C++ Style Guide or your team’s standards.
+- Place braces on the same line for control structures and methods.
+- Use clear and consistent commenting practices.
+
+## Error Handling and Validation
+- Use exceptions for error handling (e.g., `std::runtime_error`, `std::invalid_argument`).
+- Use RAII for resource management to avoid memory leaks.
+- Validate inputs at function boundaries.
+- Log errors using a logging library (e.g., spdlog, Boost.Log).
+
+## Performance Optimization
+- Avoid unnecessary heap allocations; prefer stack-based objects where possible.
+- Use `std::move` to enable move semantics and avoid copies.
+- Optimize loops with algorithms from `<algorithm>` (e.g., `std::sort`, `std::for_each`).
+- Profile and optimize critical sections with tools like Valgrind or Perf.
+
+## Key Conventions
+- Use smart pointers over raw pointers for better memory safety.
+- Avoid global variables; use singletons sparingly.
+- Use `enum class` for strongly typed enumerations.
+- Separate interface from implementation in classes.
+- Use templates and metaprogramming judiciously for generic solutions.
+
+## Security
+- Use secure coding practices to avoid vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflows, dangling pointers).
+- Prefer `std::array` or `std::vector` over raw arrays.
+- Avoid C-style casts; use `static_cast`, `dynamic_cast`, or `reinterpret_cast` when necessary.
+- Enforce const-correctness in functions and member variables.
+
+## Documentation
+- Write clear comments for classes, methods, and critical logic.
+- Use Doxygen for generating API documentation.
+- Document assumptions, constraints, and expected behavior of code.
+
+Follow the official ISO C++ standards and guidelines for best practices in modern C++ development.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5428fdc..97d3f1c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ SPORE is a cluster engine for ESP8266 microcontrollers that provides automatic n
 - **Event System**: Local and cluster-wide event publishing/subscription
 - **Over-The-Air Updates**: Seamless firmware updates across the cluster
 - **REST API**: HTTP-based cluster management and monitoring
+- **Capability Discovery**: Automatic API endpoint and service capability detection
 
 ## Supported Hardware
 
@@ -66,11 +67,15 @@ The system provides a comprehensive RESTful API for monitoring and controlling t
 | Endpoint | Method | Description |
 |----------|--------|-------------|
 | `/api/node/status` | GET | System resources and API endpoint registry |
+| `/api/node/capabilities` | GET | API endpoint capabilities and parameters |
 | `/api/cluster/members` | GET | Cluster membership and health status |
 | `/api/node/update` | POST | OTA firmware updates |
 | `/api/node/restart` | POST | System restart |
 | `/api/tasks/status` | GET | Task management and monitoring |
 | `/api/tasks/control` | POST | Task control operations |
+| `/api/network/status` | GET | WiFi and network status information |
+| `/api/network/wifi/scan` | GET/POST | WiFi network scanning and discovery |
+| `/api/network/wifi/config` | POST | WiFi configuration management |
 
 **Response Format:** All endpoints return JSON with standardized error handling and HTTP status codes.
 
@@ -122,6 +127,7 @@ The project uses PlatformIO with Arduino framework and supports multiple ESP8266
 - No persistent storage for configuration
 - Task monitoring and system health metrics
 - Task execution history and performance analytics not yet implemented
+- No authentication or security features implemented
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
diff --git a/api/openapi.yaml b/api/openapi.yaml
index ef3e105..72459eb 100644
--- a/api/openapi.yaml
+++ b/api/openapi.yaml
@@ -212,6 +212,9 @@ paths:
                     sdkVersion: "3.1.2"
                     cpuFreqMHz: 80
                     flashChipSize: 1048576
+                    labels:
+                      location: "kitchen"
+                      type: "sensor"
                     api:
                       - uri: "/api/node/status"
                         method: 1
@@ -220,6 +223,41 @@ paths:
                       - uri: "/api/tasks/control"
                         method: 3
 
+  /api/node/capabilities:
+    get:
+      summary: Get API endpoint capabilities
+      description: |
+        Returns detailed information about all available API endpoints,
+        including their parameters, types, and validation rules.
+      
+      tags:
+        - System Status
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: Capabilities retrieved successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/CapabilitiesResponse'
+              examples:
+                default:
+                  summary: Default response
+                  value:
+                    endpoints:
+                      - uri: "/api/tasks/control"
+                        method: "POST"
+                        params:
+                          - name: "task"
+                            location: "body"
+                            required: true
+                            type: "string"
+                          - name: "action"
+                            location: "body"
+                            required: true
+                            type: "string"
+                            values: ["enable", "disable", "start", "stop", "status"]
+
   /api/cluster/members:
     get:
       summary: Get cluster membership information
@@ -325,6 +363,425 @@ paths:
                   value:
                     status: "restarting"
 
+  /api/network/status:
+    get:
+      summary: Get network status information
+      description: |
+        Returns comprehensive WiFi and network status information
+        including connection details, signal strength, and mode.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Network Management
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: Network status retrieved successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/NetworkStatusResponse'
+              examples:
+                default:
+                  summary: Default response
+                  value:
+                    wifi:
+                      connected: true
+                      mode: "STA"
+                      ssid: "MyNetwork"
+                      ip: "192.168.1.100"
+                      mac: "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+                      hostname: "spore-node-1"
+                      rssi: -45
+
+  /api/network/wifi/scan:
+    get:
+      summary: Get available WiFi networks
+      description: |
+        Returns a list of available WiFi networks discovered
+        during the last scan.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Network Management
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: WiFi networks retrieved successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/WifiScanResponse'
+              examples:
+                default:
+                  summary: Default response
+                  value:
+                    access_points:
+                      - ssid: "MyNetwork"
+                        rssi: -45
+                        channel: 6
+                        encryption_type: 4
+                        hidden: false
+                        bssid: "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+
+    post:
+      summary: Trigger WiFi network scan
+      description: |
+        Initiates a new WiFi network scan to discover
+        available networks.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Network Management
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: WiFi scan initiated successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/WifiScanInitResponse'
+              examples:
+                default:
+                  summary: Scan initiated
+                  value:
+                    status: "scanning"
+                    message: "WiFi scan started"
+
+  /api/network/wifi/config:
+    post:
+      summary: Configure WiFi connection
+      description: |
+        Configures WiFi connection with new credentials and
+        attempts to connect to the specified network.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Network Management
+      
+      requestBody:
+        required: true
+        content:
+          application/x-www-form-urlencoded:
+            schema:
+              type: object
+              required:
+                - ssid
+                - password
+              properties:
+                ssid:
+                  type: string
+                  description: Network SSID
+                  example: "MyNetwork"
+                password:
+                  type: string
+                  description: Network password
+                  example: "mypassword"
+                connect_timeout_ms:
+                  type: integer
+                  description: Connection timeout in milliseconds
+                  default: 10000
+                  example: 10000
+                retry_delay_ms:
+                  type: integer
+                  description: Retry delay in milliseconds
+                  default: 500
+                  example: 500
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: WiFi configuration updated successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/WifiConfigResponse'
+              examples:
+                default:
+                  summary: Configuration updated
+                  value:
+                    status: "success"
+                    message: "WiFi configuration updated"
+                    connected: true
+                    ip: "192.168.1.100"
+        
+        '400':
+          description: Invalid parameters
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
+
+  /api/neopixel/status:
+    get:
+      summary: Get NeoPixel LED strip status
+      description: |
+        Returns current NeoPixel LED strip status and configuration
+        including pin, count, brightness, and current pattern.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Hardware Services
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: NeoPixel status retrieved successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/NeoPixelStatusResponse'
+
+  /api/neopixel/patterns:
+    get:
+      summary: Get available LED patterns
+      description: |
+        Returns a list of available LED patterns for NeoPixel strips.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Hardware Services
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: Patterns retrieved successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                type: array
+                items:
+                  type: string
+                example: ["off", "color_wipe", "rainbow", "rainbow_cycle", "theater_chase", "theater_chase_rainbow"]
+
+  /api/neopixel:
+    post:
+      summary: Control NeoPixel LED strip
+      description: |
+        Controls NeoPixel LED strip patterns, colors, and brightness.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Hardware Services
+      
+      requestBody:
+        required: true
+        content:
+          application/x-www-form-urlencoded:
+            schema:
+              type: object
+              properties:
+                pattern:
+                  type: string
+                  description: Pattern name
+                  example: "rainbow"
+                interval_ms:
+                  type: integer
+                  description: Update interval in milliseconds
+                  example: 100
+                brightness:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Brightness level
+                  example: 50
+                color:
+                  type: string
+                  description: Primary color (hex value)
+                  example: "0xFF0000"
+                r:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Red component
+                g:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Green component
+                b:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Blue component
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: NeoPixel control successful
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/NeoPixelControlResponse'
+
+  /api/relay/status:
+    get:
+      summary: Get relay status
+      description: |
+        Returns current relay status and configuration.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Hardware Services
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: Relay status retrieved successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/RelayStatusResponse'
+
+  /api/relay:
+    post:
+      summary: Control relay
+      description: |
+        Controls relay state (on/off/toggle).
+      
+      tags:
+        - Hardware Services
+      
+      requestBody:
+        required: true
+        content:
+          application/x-www-form-urlencoded:
+            schema:
+              type: object
+              required:
+                - state
+              properties:
+                state:
+                  type: string
+                  enum: [on, off, toggle]
+                  description: Desired relay state
+                  example: "on"
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: Relay control successful
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/RelayControlResponse'
+        
+        '400':
+          description: Invalid state parameter
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
+
+  /api/neopattern/status:
+    get:
+      summary: Get NeoPattern service status
+      description: |
+        Returns NeoPattern service status and configuration.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Hardware Services
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: NeoPattern status retrieved successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/NeoPatternStatusResponse'
+
+  /api/neopattern/patterns:
+    get:
+      summary: Get available pattern types
+      description: |
+        Returns a list of available pattern types for NeoPattern service.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Hardware Services
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: Patterns retrieved successfully
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                type: array
+                items:
+                  type: string
+                example: ["off", "rainbow_cycle", "theater_chase", "color_wipe", "scanner", "fade", "fire"]
+
+  /api/neopattern:
+    post:
+      summary: Control NeoPattern service
+      description: |
+        Controls advanced LED patterns with multiple parameters.
+      
+      tags:
+        - Hardware Services
+      
+      requestBody:
+        required: true
+        content:
+          application/x-www-form-urlencoded:
+            schema:
+              type: object
+              properties:
+                pattern:
+                  type: string
+                  description: Pattern name
+                  example: "rainbow_cycle"
+                interval_ms:
+                  type: integer
+                  description: Update interval in milliseconds
+                  example: 100
+                brightness:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Brightness level
+                  example: 50
+                color:
+                  type: string
+                  description: Primary color (hex value)
+                  example: "0xFF0000"
+                color2:
+                  type: string
+                  description: Secondary color (hex value)
+                  example: "0x0000FF"
+                r:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Red component
+                g:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Green component
+                b:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Blue component
+                r2:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Secondary red component
+                g2:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Secondary green component
+                b2:
+                  type: integer
+                  minimum: 0
+                  maximum: 255
+                  description: Secondary blue component
+                total_steps:
+                  type: integer
+                  description: Pattern step count
+                  example: 32
+                direction:
+                  type: string
+                  enum: [forward, reverse]
+                  description: Pattern direction
+                  example: "forward"
+      
+      responses:
+        '200':
+          description: NeoPattern control successful
+          content:
+            application/json:
+              schema:
+                $ref: '#/components/schemas/NeoPatternControlResponse'
+
 components:
   schemas:
     TaskStatusResponse:
@@ -501,11 +958,393 @@ components:
           type: integer
           description: Flash chip size in bytes
           example: 1048576
+        labels:
+          type: object
+          description: Node labels and metadata
+          additionalProperties:
+            type: string
+          example:
+            location: "kitchen"
+            type: "sensor"
         api:
           type: array
           items:
             $ref: '#/components/schemas/ApiEndpoint'
     
+    CapabilitiesResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - endpoints
+      properties:
+        endpoints:
+          type: array
+          items:
+            $ref: '#/components/schemas/EndpointCapability'
+    
+    EndpointCapability:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - uri
+        - method
+      properties:
+        uri:
+          type: string
+          description: Endpoint URI path
+          example: "/api/tasks/control"
+        method:
+          type: string
+          description: HTTP method
+          example: "POST"
+        params:
+          type: array
+          items:
+            $ref: '#/components/schemas/ParameterSpec'
+    
+    ParameterSpec:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - name
+        - location
+        - required
+        - type
+      properties:
+        name:
+          type: string
+          description: Parameter name
+          example: "task"
+        location:
+          type: string
+          description: Parameter location
+          example: "body"
+        required:
+          type: boolean
+          description: Whether parameter is required
+          example: true
+        type:
+          type: string
+          description: Parameter data type
+          example: "string"
+        values:
+          type: array
+          items:
+            type: string
+          description: Allowed values for enum types
+          example: ["enable", "disable", "start", "stop", "status"]
+        default:
+          type: string
+          description: Default value
+          example: "10000"
+    
+    NetworkStatusResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - wifi
+      properties:
+        wifi:
+          type: object
+          required:
+            - connected
+            - mode
+          properties:
+            connected:
+              type: boolean
+              description: Whether WiFi is connected
+              example: true
+            mode:
+              type: string
+              enum: [STA, AP]
+              description: WiFi mode
+              example: "STA"
+            ssid:
+              type: string
+              description: Connected network SSID
+              example: "MyNetwork"
+            ip:
+              type: string
+              format: ipv4
+              description: Local IP address
+              example: "192.168.1.100"
+            mac:
+              type: string
+              description: MAC address
+              example: "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+            hostname:
+              type: string
+              description: Device hostname
+              example: "spore-node-1"
+            rssi:
+              type: integer
+              description: Signal strength in dBm
+              example: -45
+            ap_ip:
+              type: string
+              format: ipv4
+              description: Access point IP (if in AP mode)
+              example: "192.168.4.1"
+            ap_mac:
+              type: string
+              description: Access point MAC (if in AP mode)
+              example: "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+            stations_connected:
+              type: integer
+              description: Number of connected stations (if in AP mode)
+              example: 2
+    
+    WifiScanResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - access_points
+      properties:
+        access_points:
+          type: array
+          items:
+            $ref: '#/components/schemas/AccessPoint'
+    
+    AccessPoint:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - ssid
+        - rssi
+        - channel
+        - encryption_type
+        - hidden
+        - bssid
+      properties:
+        ssid:
+          type: string
+          description: Network name
+          example: "MyNetwork"
+        rssi:
+          type: integer
+          description: Signal strength in dBm
+          example: -45
+        channel:
+          type: integer
+          description: WiFi channel
+          example: 6
+        encryption_type:
+          type: integer
+          description: Security type
+          example: 4
+        hidden:
+          type: boolean
+          description: Whether network is hidden
+          example: false
+        bssid:
+          type: string
+          description: Network MAC address
+          example: "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+    
+    WifiScanInitResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - status
+        - message
+      properties:
+        status:
+          type: string
+          description: Scan status
+          example: "scanning"
+        message:
+          type: string
+          description: Status message
+          example: "WiFi scan started"
+    
+    WifiConfigResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - status
+        - message
+        - connected
+      properties:
+        status:
+          type: string
+          description: Configuration status
+          example: "success"
+        message:
+          type: string
+          description: Status message
+          example: "WiFi configuration updated"
+        connected:
+          type: boolean
+          description: Whether connection was successful
+          example: true
+        ip:
+          type: string
+          format: ipv4
+          description: Assigned IP address (if connected)
+          example: "192.168.1.100"
+    
+    NeoPixelStatusResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - pin
+        - count
+        - interval_ms
+        - brightness
+        - pattern
+      properties:
+        pin:
+          type: integer
+          description: GPIO pin number
+          example: 2
+        count:
+          type: integer
+          description: Number of LEDs in strip
+          example: 16
+        interval_ms:
+          type: integer
+          description: Update interval in milliseconds
+          example: 100
+        brightness:
+          type: integer
+          minimum: 0
+          maximum: 255
+          description: Current brightness level
+          example: 50
+        pattern:
+          type: string
+          description: Current pattern name
+          example: "rainbow"
+    
+    NeoPixelControlResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - ok
+        - pattern
+        - interval_ms
+        - brightness
+      properties:
+        ok:
+          type: boolean
+          description: Whether control was successful
+          example: true
+        pattern:
+          type: string
+          description: Current pattern name
+          example: "rainbow"
+        interval_ms:
+          type: integer
+          description: Update interval in milliseconds
+          example: 100
+        brightness:
+          type: integer
+          description: Current brightness level
+          example: 50
+    
+    RelayStatusResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - pin
+        - state
+        - uptime
+      properties:
+        pin:
+          type: integer
+          description: GPIO pin number
+          example: 5
+        state:
+          type: string
+          enum: [on, off]
+          description: Current relay state
+          example: "off"
+        uptime:
+          type: integer
+          description: System uptime in milliseconds
+          example: 12345
+    
+    RelayControlResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - success
+        - state
+      properties:
+        success:
+          type: boolean
+          description: Whether control was successful
+          example: true
+        state:
+          type: string
+          enum: [on, off]
+          description: Current relay state
+          example: "on"
+        message:
+          type: string
+          description: Error message (if unsuccessful)
+          example: "Invalid state. Use: on, off, or toggle"
+    
+    NeoPatternStatusResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - pin
+        - count
+        - interval_ms
+        - brightness
+        - pattern
+        - total_steps
+        - color1
+        - color2
+      properties:
+        pin:
+          type: integer
+          description: GPIO pin number
+          example: 2
+        count:
+          type: integer
+          description: Number of LEDs
+          example: 16
+        interval_ms:
+          type: integer
+          description: Update interval in milliseconds
+          example: 100
+        brightness:
+          type: integer
+          minimum: 0
+          maximum: 255
+          description: Current brightness level
+          example: 50
+        pattern:
+          type: string
+          description: Current pattern name
+          example: "rainbow_cycle"
+        total_steps:
+          type: integer
+          description: Pattern step count
+          example: 32
+        color1:
+          type: integer
+          description: Primary color value
+          example: 16711680
+        color2:
+          type: integer
+          description: Secondary color value
+          example: 255
+    
+    NeoPatternControlResponse:
+      type: object
+      required:
+        - ok
+        - pattern
+        - interval_ms
+        - brightness
+      properties:
+        ok:
+          type: boolean
+          description: Whether control was successful
+          example: true
+        pattern:
+          type: string
+          description: Current pattern name
+          example: "rainbow_cycle"
+        interval_ms:
+          type: integer
+          description: Update interval in milliseconds
+          example: 100
+        brightness:
+          type: integer
+          description: Current brightness level
+          example: 50
+    
     ApiEndpoint:
       type: object
       required:
@@ -663,6 +1502,10 @@ tags:
     description: Multi-node cluster coordination and health monitoring
   - name: System Management
     description: System-level operations like updates and restarts
+  - name: Network Management
+    description: WiFi and network configuration and monitoring
+  - name: Hardware Services
+    description: Hardware control services for LEDs, relays, and other peripherals
 
 externalDocs:
   description: SPORE Project Documentation
diff --git a/docs/API.md b/docs/API.md
index 28fa33c..415c011 100644
--- a/docs/API.md
+++ b/docs/API.md
@@ -16,10 +16,33 @@ The SPORE system provides a comprehensive RESTful API for monitoring and control
 | Endpoint | Method | Description | Response |
 |----------|--------|-------------|----------|
 | `/api/node/status` | GET | System resource information and API endpoint registry | System metrics and API catalog |
+| `/api/node/capabilities` | GET | API endpoint capabilities and parameters | Detailed endpoint specifications |
 | `/api/cluster/members` | GET | Cluster membership and node health information | Cluster topology and health status |
 | `/api/node/update` | POST | Handle firmware updates via OTA | Update progress and status |
 | `/api/node/restart` | POST | Trigger system restart | Restart confirmation |
 
+### Network Management API
+
+| Endpoint | Method | Description | Response |
+|----------|--------|-------------|----------|
+| `/api/network/status` | GET | WiFi and network status information | Network configuration and status |
+| `/api/network/wifi/scan` | GET | Get available WiFi networks | List of discovered networks |
+| `/api/network/wifi/scan` | POST | Trigger WiFi network scan | Scan initiation confirmation |
+| `/api/network/wifi/config` | POST | Configure WiFi connection | Connection status and result |
+
+### Hardware Services API
+
+| Endpoint | Method | Description | Response |
+|----------|--------|-------------|----------|
+| `/api/neopixel/status` | GET | NeoPixel LED strip status | LED configuration and state |
+| `/api/neopixel` | POST | NeoPixel pattern and color control | Control confirmation |
+| `/api/neopixel/patterns` | GET | Available LED patterns | List of supported patterns |
+| `/api/relay/status` | GET | Relay state and configuration | Relay pin and state |
+| `/api/relay` | POST | Relay control (on/off/toggle) | Control result |
+| `/api/neopattern/status` | GET | NeoPattern service status | Pattern configuration |
+| `/api/neopattern` | POST | Advanced LED pattern control | Control confirmation |
+| `/api/neopattern/patterns` | GET | Available pattern types | List of supported patterns |
+
 ## Detailed API Reference
 
 ### Task Management
@@ -125,8 +148,67 @@ Returns comprehensive system resource information including memory usage, chip d
 - `sdkVersion`: ESP8266 SDK version
 - `cpuFreqMHz`: CPU frequency in MHz
 - `flashChipSize`: Flash chip size in bytes
+- `labels`: Node labels and metadata (if available)
 - `api`: Array of registered API endpoints
 
+**Example Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "freeHeap": 48748,
+  "chipId": 12345678,
+  "sdkVersion": "3.1.2",
+  "cpuFreqMHz": 80,
+  "flashChipSize": 1048576,
+  "labels": {
+    "location": "kitchen",
+    "type": "sensor"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### GET /api/node/capabilities
+
+Returns detailed information about all available API endpoints, including their parameters, types, and validation rules.
+
+**Response Fields:**
+- `endpoints[]`: Array of endpoint capability objects
+- `uri`: Endpoint URI path
+- `method`: HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.)
+- `params[]`: Parameter specifications (if applicable)
+- `name`: Parameter name
+- `location`: Parameter location (body, query, etc.)
+- `required`: Whether parameter is required
+- `type`: Parameter data type
+- `values[]`: Allowed values (for enums)
+- `default`: Default value
+
+**Example Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "endpoints": [
+    {
+      "uri": "/api/tasks/control",
+      "method": "POST",
+      "params": [
+        {
+          "name": "task",
+          "location": "body",
+          "required": true,
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        {
+          "name": "action",
+          "location": "body",
+          "required": true,
+          "type": "string",
+          "values": ["enable", "disable", "start", "stop", "status"]
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
 #### GET /api/cluster/members
 
 Returns information about all nodes in the cluster, including their health status, resources, and API endpoints.
@@ -154,6 +236,225 @@ Initiates an over-the-air firmware update. The firmware file should be uploaded
 
 Triggers a system restart. The response will be sent before the restart occurs.
 
+### Network Management
+
+#### GET /api/network/status
+
+Returns comprehensive WiFi and network status information.
+
+**Response Fields:**
+- `wifi.connected`: Whether WiFi is connected
+- `wifi.mode`: WiFi mode (STA or AP)
+- `wifi.ssid`: Connected network SSID
+- `wifi.ip`: Local IP address
+- `wifi.mac`: MAC address
+- `wifi.hostname`: Device hostname
+- `wifi.rssi`: Signal strength
+- `wifi.ap_ip`: Access point IP (if in AP mode)
+- `wifi.ap_mac`: Access point MAC (if in AP mode)
+- `wifi.stations_connected`: Number of connected stations (if in AP mode)
+
+**Example Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "wifi": {
+    "connected": true,
+    "mode": "STA",
+    "ssid": "MyNetwork",
+    "ip": "192.168.1.100",
+    "mac": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF",
+    "hostname": "spore-node-1",
+    "rssi": -45
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### GET /api/network/wifi/scan
+
+Returns a list of available WiFi networks discovered during the last scan.
+
+**Response Fields:**
+- `access_points[]`: Array of discovered networks
+- `ssid`: Network name
+- `rssi`: Signal strength
+- `channel`: WiFi channel
+- `encryption_type`: Security type
+- `hidden`: Whether network is hidden
+- `bssid`: Network MAC address
+
+**Example Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "access_points": [
+    {
+      "ssid": "MyNetwork",
+      "rssi": -45,
+      "channel": 6,
+      "encryption_type": 4,
+      "hidden": false,
+      "bssid": "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+#### POST /api/network/wifi/scan
+
+Initiates a new WiFi network scan.
+
+**Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "status": "scanning",
+  "message": "WiFi scan started"
+}
+```
+
+#### POST /api/network/wifi/config
+
+Configures WiFi connection with new credentials.
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `ssid` (required): Network SSID
+- `password` (required): Network password
+- `connect_timeout_ms` (optional): Connection timeout in milliseconds (default: 10000)
+- `retry_delay_ms` (optional): Retry delay in milliseconds (default: 500)
+
+**Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "status": "success",
+  "message": "WiFi configuration updated",
+  "connected": true,
+  "ip": "192.168.1.100"
+}
+```
+
+### Hardware Services
+
+#### NeoPixel LED Control
+
+##### GET /api/neopixel/status
+
+Returns current NeoPixel LED strip status and configuration.
+
+**Response Fields:**
+- `pin`: GPIO pin number
+- `count`: Number of LEDs in strip
+- `interval_ms`: Update interval in milliseconds
+- `brightness`: Current brightness (0-255)
+- `pattern`: Current pattern name
+
+**Example Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "pin": 2,
+  "count": 16,
+  "interval_ms": 100,
+  "brightness": 50,
+  "pattern": "rainbow"
+}
+```
+
+##### GET /api/neopixel/patterns
+
+Returns list of available LED patterns.
+
+**Response:**
+```json
+["off", "color_wipe", "rainbow", "rainbow_cycle", "theater_chase", "theater_chase_rainbow"]
+```
+
+##### POST /api/neopixel
+
+Controls NeoPixel LED strip patterns and colors.
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `pattern` (optional): Pattern name
+- `interval_ms` (optional): Update interval in milliseconds
+- `brightness` (optional): Brightness level (0-255)
+- `color` (optional): Primary color (hex value)
+- `r`, `g`, `b` (optional): RGB color values
+- `color2` (optional): Secondary color (hex value)
+- `r2`, `g2`, `b2` (optional): Secondary RGB values
+
+**Example Request:**
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://192.168.1.100/api/neopixel \
+  -d "pattern=rainbow&brightness=100&interval_ms=50"
+```
+
+#### Relay Control
+
+##### GET /api/relay/status
+
+Returns current relay status and configuration.
+
+**Response Fields:**
+- `pin`: GPIO pin number
+- `state`: Current state (on/off)
+- `uptime`: System uptime in milliseconds
+
+**Example Response:**
+```json
+{
+  "pin": 5,
+  "state": "off",
+  "uptime": 12345
+}
+```
+
+##### POST /api/relay
+
+Controls relay state.
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `state` (required): Desired state (on, off, toggle)
+
+**Example Request:**
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://192.168.1.100/api/relay \
+  -d "state=on"
+```
+
+#### NeoPattern Service
+
+##### GET /api/neopattern/status
+
+Returns NeoPattern service status and configuration.
+
+**Response Fields:**
+- `pin`: GPIO pin number
+- `count`: Number of LEDs
+- `interval_ms`: Update interval
+- `brightness`: Current brightness
+- `pattern`: Current pattern name
+- `total_steps`: Pattern step count
+- `color1`: Primary color
+- `color2`: Secondary color
+
+##### GET /api/neopattern/patterns
+
+Returns available pattern types.
+
+**Response:**
+```json
+["off", "rainbow_cycle", "theater_chase", "color_wipe", "scanner", "fade", "fire"]
+```
+
+##### POST /api/neopattern
+
+Controls advanced LED patterns.
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `pattern` (optional): Pattern name
+- `interval_ms` (optional): Update interval
+- `brightness` (optional): Brightness level
+- `color`, `color2` (optional): Color values
+- `r`, `g`, `b`, `r2`, `g2`, `b2` (optional): RGB values
+- `total_steps` (optional): Pattern step count
+- `direction` (optional): Pattern direction (forward/reverse)
+
 ## HTTP Status Codes
 
 | Code | Description | Use Case |