libnfc
A free, platform-independent library for accessing Near Field Communication (NFC) devices from userspace applications.
What is libnfc?
libnfc is a free, platform-independent library that enables userspace applications to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) devices. It provides a standardized interface for interacting with various NFC readers and tags, solving the problem of fragmented, vendor-specific NFC SDKs by offering a unified, open-source solution.
Developers and researchers working on NFC-enabled applications, embedded systems, or hardware projects that require low-level access to NFC devices across different platforms.
Developers choose libnfc because it is a mature, libre alternative to proprietary NFC SDKs, offering broad hardware compatibility, cross-platform support, and the flexibility to work with multiple drivers and configurations without vendor lock-in.
Overview
Platform independent Near Field Communication (NFC) library
Use Cases
Best For
- Building cross-platform NFC applications on Linux, macOS, or Windows
- Developing embedded systems that require NFC reader integration
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