Cross-platform
A consistent desktop experience on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
NFC DESKTOP WORKBENCH
Work with NFC cards, with ease.
A focused desktop tool for authorized MIFARE Classic work: read, write, dump, manage keys, and recover access with a validated PN532 UART workflow.
NFCX is a cross-platform, open-source, easy-to-use GUI desktop tool for NFC on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Designed for deliberate operationsWHY NFCX
Built for a cross-platform NFC GUI experience.
Open source
Source code is available under the MIT License.
Graphical interface
Work with NFC cards through a GUI, without memorizing command-line arguments.
Easy to use
Common NFC operations are brought together in one clear application.
CAPABILITIES
One clear place for your Classic workflow.
Discover & inspect
Find readers, scan cards, and review UID, ATQA, SAK, and card information.
Read, edit & restore
Authenticate blocks, save raw dumps, load them again, and verify every write by read-back.
Keys & recovery
Scan common keys and run the available PN532 UART recovery path when authorized.
Safety first
Checks for dump, BCC, access bits, card changes, and guarded block 0 operations.
SUPPORTED READERS
Validated where it matters.
Support is a promise, not a guess. NFCX’s release profile is tested with PN532 UART plus FT232RL.
PN532 + FT232RLTESTED
Serial · libnfc pn532_uart · macOS / Windows / Linux builds
Other PN532 UART adaptersEXPECTED
Serial · requires adapter driver and serial permissions
ACR122U / ACR1552UUNSUPPORTED
No NFCX hardware validation or enabled release profile yet
SCREENSHOTS
A focused workspace for every operation.
QUICK START
- 01 Connect reader
- 02 Launch NFCX
- 03 Scan card
- 04 Use NFC tools
PRIVACY
Optional telemetry. No card secrets.
Anonymous telemetry is an opt-in choice at first launch and can be disabled later. It helps understand NFCX versions, operating-system distribution, and feature usage.
No card UIDNo keysNo dumpsNo card contentsNo personal information
READY WHEN YOU ARE