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The ChameleonMini is a versatile contactless smartcard emulator compliant to NFC. The ChameleonMini was developed by https://kasper-oswald.de. The device is available at https://shop.kasper.it. For further information see the Getting Started Page https://rawgit.com/emsec/ChameleonMini/master/Doc/Do

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Type
Open Source
Company
Kasper Oswald GmbH
Visit Website GitHub (38 stars)

About emsec/ChameleonMini

The ChameleonMini is a freely programmable, portable open-source tool for NFC security analysis, capable of emulating and cloning contactless smartcards, reading RFID tags, and sniffing/logging RF data. Developed by Kasper Oswald GmbH and funded via Kickstarter, the current Revision G is available through the official webshop. The repository includes complete firmware, hardware schematics, drivers for Windows/Linux, software tools, and documentation. It supports a wide range of card types and codecs, with community contributions welcome. Note: third-party clones may be defective and are not supported.

Key Features

Emulates and clones contactless smartcards
Reads RFID tags and sniffs/logs RF data
Freely programmable and portable
Supports multiple card types and codecs
Open-source firmware, hardware, and software
Drivers for Windows and Linux
Doxygen documentation and community wiki

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Versatile: emulates multiple card types and can read/sniff
  • Open-source with full firmware, hardware, and software available
  • Active community support and contributions
  • Portable and battery-powered for field use
  • Detailed documentation and getting started guide
Cons
  • Requires purchasing the hardware device separately
  • Third-party clones may be defective and are unsupported
  • RevE-light variant is currently not functional and unsupported
  • Support is limited to official RevG hardware from Kasper Oswald

Best For

NFC security analysis and penetration testingResearch and development of contactless card protocolsEducation and teaching of RFID/NFC systemsReverse engineering of smartcard applications

FAQ

What can the ChameleonMini do?
It can emulate and clone contactless smartcards, read RFID tags, and sniff/log RF data for NFC security analysis.
How do I upgrade the firmware?
Visit the Getting Started page from the doxygen documentation linked in the repository.
Where can I buy the official ChameleonMini?
The official device is available through the Kasper Oswald webshop at https://shop.kasper.it.
Are third-party clones supported?
No, third-party clones are not supported. Some are known to be defective. Please contact the manufacturer of your device.