Pull request project-chip#2099: MATTER-4644: Documentation updates for v2.3.1-1.3

Merge in WMN_TOOLS/matter from documentation/smg_2.3.1-1.3 to RC_2.3.1-1.3

Squashed commit of the following:

commit fe75e890b653f6f64670833d5d95ba03aaf34114
Author: Rehan Rasool <Rehan.Rasool@silabs.com>
Date:   Thu Jan 23 10:53:11 2025 -0500

    Remove feature requests from SMG

commit fe44662c2f8709647cd71ce9b2f56b66d6bcc027
Author: Rehan Rasool <Rehan.Rasool@silabs.com>
Date:   Wed Jan 22 14:19:45 2025 +0000

    Applied suggestion

commit 96f92872c137590e5759dacdb718bd58689b6e39
Author: Rehan Rasool <Rehan.Rasool@silabs.com>
Date:   Tue Jan 21 15:25:40 2025 -0500

    Fix bold sentences

... and 1 more commit

Author: rerasool

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml

@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ body:
         - release_2.3.0-1.3-alpha.1
         - release_2.3.0-1.3-alpha.2
         - release_2.3.0-1.3
+        - release_2.3.1-1.3
     validations:
       required: true
 

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ starting point for all Silicon Labs-related Matter development. Silicon Labs
 supports Matter on both 802.15.4 (Thread) and 802.11 (Wi-Fi) transport
 protocols.
 
->**Note: Silicon Labs Matter GitHub is being phased out in favor of using the [Matter GSDK Extension](https://docs.silabs.com/matter/latest/matter-start/) that is available thru Studio and standalone via SLC-CLI.**
+>**Note: Silicon Labs Matter GitHub is deprecated, it is recommended to begin new projects using the Matter Extension that is available through Simplicity Studio and standalone via SLC-CLI. Documentation on the Matter Extension can be found here: [https://docs.silabs.com/matter/latest/](https://docs.silabs.com/matter/latest/)**
 
 _To see release notes containing list of features and knowns issues go to
 [SiliconLabs/matter/releases](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases)

README.md

@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Silicon Labs Matter New Features
 
+## New Features for v2.3.1-1.3
+- Increased the max supported key-value-store entries from 255 to 511.
+- Unify Matter Bridge and Unify Matter PC are moved to new location.
+- Targeted bug fixes and security improvements.
+
 ## New Features for v2.3.0-1.3
 
 - Matter 1.3 solution for Thread (MG12, MG24), Wi-Fi NCP platforms (MG24/RS9116, MG24/WF200, MG24/SiWx917) and Wi-Fi SoC platform (SiWx917).

docs/silabs/NEW_FEATURES.md

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 project = 'Matter'
 copyright = 'Copyright © 2023 Silicon Laboratories. All rights reserved.'
 author = 'Silicon Labs'
-release = '2.3.0-1.3'
-version = '2.3.0-1.3'
+release = '2.3.1-1.3'
+version = '2.3.1-1.3'
 
 
 # -- General configuration ---------------------------------------------------

docs/silabs/conf.py

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 This page provides links to pre-built software image artifacts that can be
 used to set up the Matter Demo for the Thread and Wi-Fi use cases. The majority of these artifacts can be found under the "Assets" section on the release page here:
 
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/tag/v2.3.0-1.3
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/tag/v2.3.1-1.3
 
 ## Matter Hub Raspberry Pi Image
 
@@ -21,15 +21,15 @@ The Radio Co-Processor firmware is used to turn an EFR into an RCP that can be
 used with a Raspberry Pi to allow the Raspberry Pi's Open Thread Border Router
 to access the Thread network. Radio Co-Processor (RCP) images are available here:
 
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.0-1.3/ot-rcp-binaries-2.3.0-1.3.zip
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.1-1.3/ot-rcp-binaries-2.3.1-1.3.zip
 
 ## Matter Accessory Device Images
 
 The Matter Accessory Device Images are used to turn an EFR into a Matter device.
 These are pre-built binary images for the Matter Demo. Matter Accessory Device
 Images are located here:
 
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.0-1.3/matter-accessory-device-images_2.3.0-1.3.zip
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.1-1.3/matter-accessory-device-images_2.3.1-1.3.zip
 
 For Matter over Thread, 3 different types of images are provided:
 
@@ -44,12 +44,12 @@ EFR32MG2x device, you will need to flash a bootloader binary on your device alon
 with the application image. Bootloader binaries for all of the Matter supported
 devices are available here:
 
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.0-1.3/bootloader_binaries_2.3.0-1.3.zip
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.1-1.3/bootloader_binaries_2.3.1-1.3.zip
 
 ## RS9116 Firmware
 
-The RS9116 firmware (rs9116_firmware_files_with_rev_2.3.0-1.3.zip) is used to update the RS9116 which can be found here:
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.0-1.3/rs9116_firmware_files_with_rev_2.3.0-1.3.zip
+The RS9116 firmware (rs9116_firmware_files_with_rev_2.3.1-1.3.zip) is used to update the RS9116 which can be found here:
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.1-1.3/rs9116_firmware_files_with_rev_2.3.1-1.3.zip
 
 **Note**:
 RS9116 chip/module needs to be flashed with proper firmware as mentioned below:
@@ -59,9 +59,9 @@ RS9116 chip/module needs to be flashed with proper firmware as mentioned below:
 
 ## SiWx917 Firmware for SiWx917 NCP
 
-The SiWx917 firmware(SiWx917NCP_firmware_files_2.3.0-1.3.zip) is used to update the SiWx917 NCP which can be found here:
+The SiWx917 firmware(SiWx917NCP_firmware_files_2.3.1-1.3.zip) is used to update the SiWx917 NCP which can be found here:
 
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.0-1.3/SiWx917NCP_firmware_files_2.3.0-1.3.zip
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.1-1.3/SiWx917NCP_firmware_files_2.3.1-1.3.zip
 
 **Note**:
 SiWx917 NCP board need to be flashed with proper firmware as mentioned below:
@@ -71,9 +71,9 @@ SiWx917 NCP board need to be flashed with proper firmware as mentioned below:
 
 ## SiWx917 Firmware for SiWx917 SoC
 
-The SiWx917 firmware (SiWx917SOC_firmware_files_2.3.0-1.3.zip) along with WiSeConnect 3 SDK is used to update the SiWx917 SoC which can be found here:
+The SiWx917 firmware (SiWx917SOC_firmware_files_2.3.1-1.3.zip) along with WiSeConnect 3 SDK is used to update the SiWx917 SoC which can be found here:
 
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.0-1.3/SiWx917SOC_firmware_files_2.3.0-1.3.zip
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.1-1.3/SiWx917SOC_firmware_files_2.3.1-1.3.zip
 
 **Note**:
 SiWx917 SoC boards need to be flashed with proper firmware as mentioned below:
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ SiWx917 SoC boards need to be flashed with proper firmware as mentioned below:
 The **JLinkDevices.xml** and **ELF** files referenced in the instructions may be found 
 here:
 
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.0-1.3/JLinkDevices.xml
-https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.0-1.3/RS9117_SF_4MB_42bsp.elf
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.1-1.3/JLinkDevices.xml
+https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/download/v2.3.1-1.3/RS9117_SF_4MB_42bsp.elf
 
 **Note**:- For EFR32MG2x devices, JLink RTT Logging support is already available.

docs/silabs/general/ARTIFACTS.md

@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ Assuming user has installed Simplicity studio ([Getting started with Simplicity
    |[2.0.0-1.1](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/tag/v2.0.0-1.1)|[v2.1.0](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter_extension/releases/tag/v2.1.0)|[v4.3.1](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/gecko_sdk/releases/tag/v4.3.1)|
    |[2.1.0-1.1](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/tag/v2.1.0-1.1)|[v2.1.1](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter_extension/releases/tag/v2.1.1)|[v4.3.2](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/gecko_sdk/releases/tag/v4.3.2)|
    |[2.2.0-1.2](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/tag/v2.2.0-1.2)|[v2.2.0](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter_extension/releases/tag/v2.2.0) (Older Extension versions do not fully work with GSDK 4.4.x)|[v4.4.0](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/gecko_sdk/releases/tag/v4.4.0)|
-   |2.3.0-1.3|v2.3.0-1.3 (expected June 2024) |TBD|
+   |[2.3.0-1.3](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter/releases/tag/v2.3.0-1.3)|[v2.3.0](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/matter_extension/releases/tag/v2.3.0)|[v2024.6.0](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/simplicity_sdk/releases/tag/v2024.6.0)|
 
-   > Note: New Matter 1.3 features available within SMG release v2.3.0-1.3 will not be available on the Matter Extension side until the expected corresponding Matter 1.3 June 2024 Matter Extension release.
+   > Note: As SMG is deprecated, v2.3.1 and future patches are not migrated to Matter Extension releases. Process described on this page should work for migration purposes but additional steps may be required.
 
    †Steps to add GSDK and matter extension to Simplicity Studio. Refer to [Install SDK Extensions](https://docs.silabs.com/simplicity-studio-5-users-guide/latest/ss-5-users-guide-getting-started/install-sdk-extensions).
 

docs/silabs/general/SMG_TO_SLC_GUIDE.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Matter Versioning and Release Maintenance
 
-**Silicon Labs Matter GitHub is being phased out in favor of using the Matter GSDK Extension that is available through Simplicity Studio and standalone via SLC-CLI.**
+**Note: Silicon Labs Matter GitHub is deprecated, it is recommended to begin new projects using the Matter Extension that is available through Simplicity Studio and standalone via SLC-CLI: [https://docs.silabs.com/matter/latest/](https://docs.silabs.com/matter/latest/)**
 
 ## Versioning Scheme
 
@@ -62,13 +62,14 @@ Update digits based on the following criteria:
 | v0.3.0	| 8-Sept-22	| v4.1.1 | 	N/A | Obsolete |
 | v0.4.0	| 13-Oct-22	| v4.1.1	| N/A | Obsolete |
 | v1.0.0	| 2-Nov-22	| v4.1.1	| N/A | Obsolete |
-| v1.0.2-1.0	| 19-Dec-22	| v4.1.1	| N/A | Monitored |
-| v1.1.0-1.1	| 24-Feb-23	| v4.2.0	| N/A | Monitored |
+| v1.0.2-1.0	| 19-Dec-22	| v4.1.1	| N/A | Obsolete |
+| v1.1.0-1.1	| 24-Feb-23	| v4.2.0	| N/A | Obsolete |
 | v2.0.0-1.1	| 18-May-23	| v4.2.0	| N/A | Obsolete |
-| v2.1.0-1.1	| 23-June-23	| v4.2.3	| N/A | Monitored |
+| v2.1.0-1.1	| 23-June-23	| v4.2.3	| N/A | Obsolete |
 | v2.2.0-1.2-alpha-1	| 30-Aug-23	| v4.3.1	| v3.0.10 | Obsolete |
-| v2.2.0-1.2	| 25-Oct-23	| v4.3.2	| v3.1.0 | Monitored |
-| v2.3.0-1.3-alpha.1	| 18-Jan-24	| v4.4.0	| v3.1.1 | Unmaintained |
-| v2.3.0-1.3-alpha.2	| 15-Feb-24	| v4.4.1	| v3.1.3 | Unmaintained |
-| v2.3.0-1.3-beta.1	| 18-Mar-24	| v4.4.1	| v3.1.3.2 | Unmaintained |
-| v2.3.0-1.3	| 22-Apr-24	| v4.4.2	| v3.1.3.4 | Active |
+| v2.2.0-1.2	| 25-Oct-23	| v4.3.2	| v3.1.0 | Obsolete |
+| v2.3.0-1.3-alpha.1	| 18-Jan-24	| v4.4.0	| v3.1.1 | Obsolete |
+| v2.3.0-1.3-alpha.2	| 15-Feb-24	| v4.4.1	| v3.1.3 | Obsolete |
+| v2.3.0-1.3-beta.1	| 18-Mar-24	| v4.4.1	| v3.1.3.2 | Obsolete |
+| v2.3.0-1.3	| 22-Apr-24	| v4.4.2	| v3.1.3.4 | Obsolete |
+| v2.3.1-1.3	| Q1 2025	| v4.4.2	| v3.1.3.4 | Active |

docs/silabs/general/VERSIONING_AND_MAINTENANCE.md

@@ -21,6 +21,6 @@ Welcome to Silicon Labs' Matter documentation!
    ./nav_3_general
    ./nav_6_faq
 
-Note: Silicon Labs Matter GitHub is being phased out in favor of using the Matter GSDK Extension that is available through Studio and standalone via SLC-CLI.
+Note: Silicon Labs Matter GitHub is deprecated, it is recommended to begin new projects using the Matter Extension that is available through Simplicity Studio and standalone via SLC-CLI.
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-Documentation on the Matter GSDK extension can be found here: https://docs.silabs.com/matter/latest/matter-start/
+Documentation on the Matter Extension can be found here: https://docs.silabs.com/matter/latest/