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    NFC Actions initial release Stable

    amal released this 2025-11-06 23:21:42 -08:00 | 5 commits to main since this release

    NFC Actions v1.0.0 - Initial Release

    Features

    Core Functionality

    • System Tray Application - Runs quietly in the background, accessible from the system tray
    • Real-time NFC Monitoring - Automatically detects and monitors all PC/SC compatible NFC readers
    • Dynamic Reader Management - Handles USB reader plug/unplug events automatically
    • NDEF Payload Extraction - Supports Type 2 and Type 4 NFC tags with automatic block size detection

    Actions

    • Copy to Clipboard - Copies NDEF payload data to clipboard for easy pasting
    • Launch URLs - Opens URI records in your default browser (URL records only)
    • Keyboard Input - Types NDEF content as keyboard input into active application

    User Interface

    • Configuration Window - Clean, simple interface for managing readers and actions
    • Real-time Activity Log - Color-coded logging (Debug, Info, Warning, Error) for visibility
    • Dangerous Things Branding - Custom icons and clickable logo

    Technical Features

    • Settings Persistence - Remembers your preferences between sessions
    • Auto-start on Login - Automatically starts when you log in to Windows
    • File Logging - Debug logs saved to application directory for troubleshooting
    • Single-file Deployment - No .NET runtime installation required

    Installation

    1. Download NfcActions-Setup.msi from the release assets
    2. Run the installer
    3. The application will:
      • Install to %LOCALAPPDATA%\DangerousThings\NFC Actions
      • Create a Start Menu shortcut
      • Configure automatic startup on login
      • Start running immediately in the system tray

    System Requirements

    • Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11
    • Hardware: PC/SC compatible NFC reader (USB or built-in)
    • Runtime: None required (self-contained)

    Tested Readers

    • Identiv uTrust 3700 F
    • HID OMNIKEY 5022 CL

    Usage

    1. First Launch: Click the tray icon to open the configuration window
    2. Enable/Disable Readers: Check or uncheck readers in the "Active Readers" list
    3. Configure Actions: Select which actions to perform when a card is detected
    4. Tap NFC Card: Simply tap your NFC card to any enabled reader
    5. Monitor Activity: Watch the activity log for real-time feedback

    Known Limitations

    • Only the first NDEF record is processed (multiple records not supported yet)
    • Only NDEF payload is used (not the full NDEF message structure)
    • URI detection is limited to standard URI record types and identifier codes

    Support

    License

    Copyright © 2025 Dangerous Things

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