proxmark3/README.md

# RRG / Iceman - Proxmark3


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| Actions OSX CI |  Actions Ubuntu CI | Actions Windows CI |
|:--------------:|:------------------:|:------------------:|
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# Table of Contents
 1. [PROXMARK3 INSTALLATION AND OVERVIEW](#proxmark3-installation-and-overview)
 2. [Notes / helpful documents](#notes--helpful-documents)
 3. [How to build?](#how-to-build)
     1. [Proxmark3 RDV4](#proxmark3-rdv4)
     2. [Generic Proxmark3 platforms](#generic-proxmark3-platforms)
 4. [What has changed?](#what-has-changed)
 5. [Development](#development)
 6. [Supported operative systems](#supported-operative-systems)
 7. [Precompiled binaries](#precompiled-binaries)
 8. [Proxmark3 GUI](#proxmark3-gui)
 9. [Official channels](#official-channels)
10. [Maintainers](#maintainers)
11. [Citation](#citation)

# PROXMARK3 INSTALLATION AND OVERVIEW

| Installation         | Use of the Proxmark3 |
| :------------------: | :------------------: |
| [Linux - Setup and Build](/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Linux-Installation-Instructions.md) | [Compilation Instructions](/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/0_Compilation-Instructions.md)|
| [Linux - Important notes on ModemManager](/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/ModemManager-Must-Be-Discarded.md) | [Validating Proxmark3 Client Functionality](/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/1_Validation.md)|
| [Mac OS X - Homebrew & Upgrading HomeBrew Tap Formula](/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Mac-OS-X-Homebrew-Installation-Instructions.md) | [First Use and Verification](/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/2_Configuration-and-Verification.md)|
| [Mac OS X - MacPorts](/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Mac-OS-X-MacPorts-Installation-Instructions.md) | [Commands & Features](/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/3_Commands-and-Features.md)|
| [Windows - Setup and Build](/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Windows-Installation-Instructions.md) ||
| [Termux / Android - Setup and Build](/doc/termux_notes.md) ||
| [Blue Shark Manual](/doc/bt_manual_v10.md) | [Command Cheat Sheet](/doc/cheatsheet.md)|
| [Advanced Compilation Parameters](/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/4_Advanced-compilation-parameters.md) | [More Cheat Sheets](https://github.com/RfidResearchGroup/proxmark3/wiki/More-cheat-sheets)|
| [Troubleshooting](/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Troubleshooting.md) | [Complete Client Command Set](/doc/commands.md) |
| [JTAG](/doc/jtag_notes.md) | [T5577 Introduction Guide](/doc/T5577_Guide.md)|



## Notes / helpful documents

| Notes |||
| ------------------- |:-------------------:| -------------------:|
|[Notes on UART](/doc/uart_notes.md)|[Notes on Termux / Android](/doc/termux_notes.md)|[Notes on paths](/doc/path_notes.md)|
|[Notes on frame format](/doc/new_frame_format.md)|[Notes on tracelog / wireshark](/doc/trace_notes.md)|[Notes on EMV](/doc/emv_notes.md)|
|[Notes on external flash](/doc/ext_flash_notes.md)|[Notes on loclass](/doc/loclass_notes.md)|[Notes on Coverity Scan Config & Run](/doc/md/Development/Coverity-Scan-Config-and-Run.md)|
|[Notes on file formats used with Proxmark3](/doc/extensions_notes.md)|[Notes on MFU binary format](/doc/mfu_binary_format_notes.md)|[Notes on FPGA & ARM](/doc/fpga_arm_notes.md)|
|[Developing standalone mode](/armsrc/Standalone/readme.md)|[Wiki about standalone mode](https://github.com/RfidResearchGroup/proxmark3/wiki/Standalone-mode)|[Notes on Magic cards](/doc/magic_cards_notes.md)|
|[Notes on Color usage](/doc/colors_notes.md)|[Makefile vs CMake](/doc/md/Development/Makefile-vs-CMake.md)|[Notes on Cloner guns](/doc/cloner_notes.md)|
|[Notes on cliparser usage](/doc/cliparser.md)|[Notes on clocks](/doc/clocks.md)|[Notes on DESFire usage](/doc/desfire.md)|

# How to build?

## Proxmark3 RDV4

See the instruction links in the tables above to build, flash and run for your Proxmark3 RDV4 device.

## Generic Proxmark3 platforms

In order to build this repo for generic Proxmark3 platforms we urge you to read [Advanced compilation parameters](/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/4_Advanced-compilation-parameters.md)

We define generic Proxmark3 platforms as following devices.

**Supported**
  - RDV1, RDV2, RDV3 easy
  - Ryscorp green PCB version
  - Radiowar black PCB version
  - numerous Chinese adapted versions of the RDV3 easy (kkmoon, PiSwords etc)

**Not supported**
 - ⚠  Proxmark Evolution (EVO) 
   - **Note**: unknown pin assignments.
 - ⚠  Ryscorp Proxmark3 Pro 
   - **Note**: device has different fpga and unknown pin assignments.
 - ⚠  iCopy-X
   - **Note**: experimental support, currently incompatible with iCopy-X GUI as Proxmark client commands are now using cliparser.
   - **Note**: see also [icopyx-community repos](https://github.com/iCopy-X-Community/) for upstream sources, reversed hw etc.

**Unknown support status**
 - ⚠  VX
   - **Note**: unknown device hw


**256kb flash memory size of generic Proxmark3 platforms**

> ⚠ **Note**: 
> You need to keep a eye on how large your ARM chip built-in flash memory is. 
> With 512kb you are fine but if its 256kb you need to compile this repo with even less functionality.
> When running the `./pm3-flash-all` you can see which size your device have if you have the bootloader from this repo installed. 
> Otherwise you will find the size reported in the start message when running the Proxmark3 client `./pm3`.
>
> [OBS! Read the 256kb flash memory advisory](/doc/md/Use_of_Proxmark/4_Advanced-compilation-parameters.md#256kb-versions)


# What has changed?

Proxmark3 RDV4 hardware modifications:
  * added flash memory 256kb
  * added smart card module
  * added FPC connector for peripherals such as Bluetooth+battery addon
  * improved antennas
    * swappable
    * LF Q factor switch
    * LF 125/134 frequency switch
  * tiny PCB form factor
  * ABS case

This repo vs official Proxmark3 repo:
see the [Changelog file](CHANGELOG.md) which we try to keep updated. In short this repo gives you a completely different user experience when it comes to Proxmark3.
  * richer CLI with use of colors / emojis
  * help text system implemented everywhere
  * hints system
  * user preference settings
  * extensive testing with continuous integration build systems on Linux, OSX and Windows, and regular usage of static analysis tools like 
    * [Coverity Scan](https://scan.coverity.com/projects/proxmark3-rrg-iceman-repo/)
    * Cppcheck
    * GCC and Clang aggressive enforcement of diagnostic flags
  * auto detection of serial ports and seamless integration with Bluetooth addon
  * reconnect to device from inside client
  * Supports tearoff attacks
  * Supports NFC NDEF type1, type2, type4a, type4b, mifare, barcode
  * Supports pm3 client scripts,  lua scripts,  python scripts
  * Most comprehensive collection of scripts available
  * Wiegand encoding, decoding.
  * Supports EMV
  * Most standalone modes available with easy compilation
  * extensive test script for client and external tools
  * Most comprehensive compiled known keys dictionaries
  * Slimed down usb communications with NG-frames
  * the most compiled public known key recovery software
  * the fastest implementations of said software
  * support multiple fileformats for dump files (BIN/EML/JSON) 
  * interoperability of said fileformats with libnfc, MFC tool app etc
  * Supports more RFID based protocols than ever
  * Easy install for package maintainers, distro maintainers
  * Supports cmake, make
  * Builds without errors or warnings on more OS/platforms than ever.
  * More documentation 


# Development

> ⚠ **Note**: This is a bleeding edge repository. The maintainers actively is working out of this repository and will be periodically re-structuring the code to make it easier to comprehend, navigate, build, test, and contribute to, so **DO expect significant changes to code layout on a regular basis**.

> 👉 **Remember!** If you intend to contribute to the code, please read the [coding style notes](CONTRIBUTING.md) first.
We usually merge your contributions fast since we do like the idea of getting a functionality in the Proxmark3 and weed out the bugs afterwards.

The [public roadmap](https://github.com/RfidResearchGroup/proxmark3/wiki/Public-Roadmap) is an excellent start to read if you are interesting in contributing.


## Supported operative systems 

This repo compiles nicely on 
   - WSL1 on Windows 10
   - Proxspace environment [release v3.10](https://github.com/Gator96100/ProxSpace/releases)
   - Windows/MinGW environment
   - Ubuntu, ParrotOS, Gentoo, Pentoo, Kali, NetHunter, Arch Linux, Fedora, Debian, Raspbian
   - Android / Termux
   - Mac OS X / Homebrew (or MacPorts, experimental) / Apple Silicon M1
   - Docker container
      - [ RRG / Iceman repo based ubuntu 18.04 container ](https://hub.docker.com/r/secopsconsult/proxmark3)
      - [ Iceman fork based container v1.7 ](https://hub.docker.com/r/iceman1001/proxmark3/)


## Precompiled binaries

See [Proxmark3 precompiled builds](https://www.proxmarkbuilds.org/) 


## Proxmark3 GUI

The official PM3-GUI from Gaucho will not work. Not to mention is quite old and not maintained any longer.

- [Proxmark3 Universal GUI](https://github.com/burma69/PM3UniversalGUI) will work more or less.

- [Proxmark3 GUI cross-compiled](https://github.com/wh201906/Proxmark3GUI/) which is recently updated and claims to support latest source of this repo.
- [Proxmark3_GUI](https://github.com/Phreak87/Proxmark3_GUI) simple gui in vb.net


## Official channels
Where do you find the community?
   - [RFID Hacking community discord server](https://discord.gg/QfPvGFRQxH)
   - [Proxmark3 IRC channel](https://web.libera.chat/?channels=#proxmark3)
   - [Proxmark3 sub reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/proxmark3/)
   - [Proxmark3 forum](http://www.proxmark.org/forum/index.php)


## Maintainers

To all distro, package maintainers, we tried to make your life easier.

`make install` is now available and if you want to know more.

This document will be helpful for you
- [Notes for maintainers](/doc/md/Development/Maintainers.md)


## Citation
Use this bibtex to cite this repository globally:
```
@misc{proxmark3rrg,
  author = {C. {Herrmann} and P. {Teuwen} and O. {Moiseenko} and M. {Walker} and others},
  title = {{Proxmark3 -- RRG / Iceman repo}},
  howpublished = {\url{https://github.com/RfidResearchGroup/proxmark3}},
  keywords = {rfid nfc iceman proxmark3 125khz 134khz 13.56mhz},
}
```
If you need to refer to a specific state of the repository, use a commit number or a date of access, e.g.:
```
  note = {Accessed: commit 12327f71a27da23831901847886aaf20e8ad3ca0}
  note = {Accessed: 2021-01-01}
```