Add script for dynamically generating RST documents. Update platforms and frameworks documentation // Resolve 114

platformio/platforms/atmelavr.py

@@ -8,8 +8,13 @@ from platformio.util import get_boards
 class AtmelavrPlatform(BasePlatform):
 
     """
-        An embedded platform for Atmel AVR microcontrollers
-        (with Arduino Framework)
+    Atmel AVR 8- and 32-bit MCUs deliver a unique combination of
+    performance, power efficiency and design flexibility. Optimized to
+    speed time to market-and easily adapt to new ones-they are based on
+    the industrys most code-efficient architecture for C and assembly
+    programming.
+
+    http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/avr/default.aspx
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {

platformio/platforms/atmelsam.py

@@ -7,8 +7,11 @@ from platformio.platforms.base import BasePlatform
 class AtmelsamPlatform(BasePlatform):
 
     """
-        An embedded platform for Atmel SAM microcontrollers
-        (with Arduino Framework)
+    Atmel | SMART offers Flash- based ARM products based on the ARM
+    Cortex-M0+, Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4 architectures, ranging from 8KB
+    to 2MB of Flash including a rich peripheral and feature mix.
+
+    http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/arm/default.aspx
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {

platformio/platforms/base.py

@@ -12,6 +12,86 @@ from platformio import exception, util
 from platformio.app import get_state_item, set_state_item
 from platformio.pkgmanager import PackageManager
 
+PLATFORM_PACKAGES = {
+
+    "framework-arduinoavr": [
+        ("Arduino Wiring-based Framework (AVR Core, 1.6)",
+         "http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/HomePage")
+    ],
+    "framework-arduinosam": [
+        ("Arduino Wiring-based Framework (SAM Core, 1.6)",
+         "http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/HomePage")
+    ],
+    "framework-arduinoteensy": [
+        ("Arduino Wiring-based Framework",
+         "http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/HomePage")
+    ],
+    "framework-energiamsp430": [
+        ("Energia Wiring-based Framework (MSP430 Core)",
+         "http://energia.nu/reference/")
+    ],
+    "framework-energiativa": [
+        ("Energia Wiring-based Framework (LM4F Core)",
+         "http://energia.nu/reference/")
+    ],
+    "framework-cmsis": [
+        ("Vendor-independent hardware abstraction layer for the Cortex-M "
+         "processor series",
+         "http://www.arm.com/products/processors/"
+         "cortex-m/cortex-microcontroller-software-interface-standard.php")
+    ],
+    "framework-spl": [
+        ("Standard Peripheral Library for STM32 MCUs",
+         "http://www.st.com"
+         "/web/catalog/tools/FM147/CL1794/SC961/SS1743/PF257890")
+    ],
+    "framework-opencm3": [
+        ("libOpenCM3 Framework", "http://www.libopencm3.org/")
+    ],
+    "framework-mbed": [
+        ("mbed Framework", "http://mbed.org")
+    ],
+    "ldscripts": [
+        ("Linker Scripts",
+         "https://sourceware.org/binutils/docs/ld/Scripts.html")
+    ],
+    "toolchain-atmelavr": [
+        ("avr-gcc", "https://gcc.gnu.org/wiki/avr-gcc"),
+        ("GDB", "http://www.gnu.org/software/gdb/"),
+        ("AVaRICE", "http://avarice.sourceforge.net/"),
+        ("SimulAVR", "http://www.nongnu.org/simulavr/")
+    ],
+    "toolchain-gccarmnoneeabi": [
+        ("gcc-arm-embedded", "https://launchpad.net/gcc-arm-embedded"),
+        ("GDB", "http://www.gnu.org/software/gdb/")
+    ],
+    "toolchain-timsp430": [
+        ("msp-gcc", "http://sourceforge.net/projects/mspgcc/"),
+        ("GDB", "http://www.gnu.org/software/gdb/")
+    ],
+    "tool-avrdude": [
+        ("AVRDUDE", "http://www.nongnu.org/avrdude/")
+    ],
+    "tool-micronucleus": [
+        ("Micronucleus", "https://github.com/micronucleus/micronucleus")
+    ],
+    "tool-bossac": [
+        ("BOSSA CLI", "https://sourceforge.net/projects/b-o-s-s-a/")
+    ],
+    "tool-stlink": [
+        ("ST-Link", "https://github.com/texane/stlink")
+    ],
+    "tool-teensy": [
+        ("Teensy Loader", "https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader.html")
+    ],
+    "tool-lm4flash": [
+        ("Flash Programmer", "http://www.ti.com/tool/lmflashprogrammer")
+    ],
+    "tool-mspdebug": [
+        ("MSPDebug", "http://mspdebug.sourceforge.net/")
+    ]
+}
+
 
 class PlatformFactory(object):
 

platformio/platforms/freescalekinetis.py

@@ -7,7 +7,12 @@ from platformio.platforms.base import BasePlatform
 class FreescalekinetisPlatform(BasePlatform):
 
     """
-        An embedded platform for Freescale Kinetis series ARM microcontrollers
+    Freescale Kinetis Microcontrollers is family of multiple hardware- and
+    software-compatible ARM Cortex-M0+, Cortex-M4 and Cortex-M7-based MCU
+    series. Kinetis MCUs offer exceptional low-power performance,
+    scalability and feature integration.
+
+    http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/homepage.jsp?code=KINETIS
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {

platformio/platforms/nordicnrf51.py

@@ -7,7 +7,14 @@ from platformio.platforms.base import BasePlatform
 class Nordicnrf51Platform(BasePlatform):
 
     """
-        An embedded platform for Nordic nRF51 series ARM microcontrollers
+    The Nordic nRF51 Series is a family of highly flexible,
+    multi-protocol, system-on-chip (SoC) devices for ultra-low power
+    wireless applications. nRF51 Series devices support a range of
+    protocol stacks including Bluetooth Smart (previously called
+    Bluetooth low energy), ANT and proprietary 2.4GHz protocols such as
+    Gazell.
+
+    https://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/Products/nRF51-Series-SoC
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {

platformio/platforms/nxplpc.py

@@ -7,7 +7,14 @@ from platformio.platforms.base import BasePlatform
 class NxplpcPlatform(BasePlatform):
 
     """
-        An embedded platform for NXP LPC series ARM microcontrollers
+    The NXP LPC is a family of 32-bit microcontroller integrated circuits
+    by NXP Semiconductors. The LPC chips are grouped into related series
+    that are based around the same 32-bit ARM processor core, such as the
+    Cortex-M4F, Cortex-M3, Cortex-M0+, or Cortex-M0. Internally, each
+    microcontroller consists of the processor core, static RAM memory,
+    flash memory, debugging interface, and various peripherals.
+
+    http://www.nxp.com/products/microcontrollers/
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {

platformio/platforms/ststm32.py

@@ -7,7 +7,14 @@ from platformio.platforms.base import BasePlatform
 class Ststm32Platform(BasePlatform):
 
     """
-        An embedded platform for ST STM32 ARM microcontrollers
+    The STM32 family of 32-bit Flash MCUs based on the ARM Cortex-M
+    processor is designed to offer new degrees of freedom to MCU users.
+    It offers a 32-bit product range that combines very high performance,
+    real-time capabilities, digital signal processing, and low-power,
+    low-voltage operation, while maintaining full integration and ease of
+    development.
+
+    http://www.st.com/web/en/catalog/mmc/FM141/SC1169?sc=stm32
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {

platformio/platforms/teensy.py

@@ -8,8 +8,13 @@ from platformio.util import get_boards
 class TeensyPlatform(BasePlatform):
 
     """
-        An embedded platform for Teensy boards
-        (with Arduino Framework)
+    Teensy is a complete USB-based microcontroller development system, in
+    a very small footprint, capable of implementing many types of projects.
+    All programming is done via the USB port. No special programmer is
+    needed, only a standard "Mini-B" USB cable and a PC or Macintosh with
+    a USB port.
+
+    https://www.pjrc.com/teensy
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {

platformio/platforms/timsp430.py

@@ -5,9 +5,14 @@ from platformio.platforms.base import BasePlatform
 
 
 class Timsp430Platform(BasePlatform):
+
     """
-        An embedded platform for TI MSP430 microcontrollers
-        (with Energia Framework)
+    MSP430 microcontrollers (MCUs) from Texas Instruments (TI)
+    are 16-bit, RISC-based, mixed-signal processors designed for ultra-low
+    power. These MCUs offer the lowest power consumption and the perfect
+    mix of integrated peripherals for thousands of applications.
+
+    http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/microcontrollers_16-bit_32-bit/msp/overview.page
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {

platformio/platforms/titiva.py

@@ -7,8 +7,12 @@ from platformio.platforms.base import BasePlatform
 class TitivaPlatform(BasePlatform):
 
     """
-        An embedded platform for TI TIVA C ARM microcontrollers
-        (with Energia and OpenCM3 Frameworks)
+    Texas Instruments TM4C12x MCUs offer the industrys most popular
+    ARM Cortex-M4 core with scalable memory and package options, unparalleled
+    connectivity peripherals, advanced application functions, industry-leading
+    analog integration, and extensive software solutions.
+
+    http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/microcontrollers_16-bit_32-bit/c2000_performance/control_automation/tm4c12x/overview.page
     """
 
     PACKAGES = {