Add built-in host alias for box-to-host access#441
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Summary
host.boxlite.internalalias that resolves inside the guest to a dedicated host IPallow_nethost.docker.internalguidance with BoxLite-specific docs and examplesWhy
The docs previously referenced
host.docker.internal, but BoxLite did not actually implement or document a BoxLite-native host alias in the runtime. This change makes box-to-host loopback access explicit, test-covered, and documented in the codebase.User impact
Boxes can now reach host loopback-backed services through
host.boxlite.internalor the dedicated virtual host IP192.168.127.254when networking is enabled. The docs also now distinguish host-to-box port forwarding from box-to-host connectivity.Validation
cargo fmt --checkcargo test -p boxlite --features gvproxy --lib net::gvproxy::configcargo clippy -p boxlite --features gvproxy --tests -- -D warningsgo test ./...insrc/deps/libgvproxy-sys/gvproxy-bridgeNotes
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