
Proxmark3 (Iceman / RRG)
Proxmark3 (Iceman / RRG) is a free RFID and NFC research platform used to analyze and test contactless cards and readers for hardware security practitioners.
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- Categories
- Hardware & IoT SecurityWireless Security
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- LinuxWindowsmacOS
- License
- Open source
- Reviewed
- Last reviewed 25 October 2026
What it is
Client software and firmware for Proxmark3 hardware from the RFID Research Group Iceman fork. It supports low and high frequency RFID, many card families, and scripted tests over USB.
What it helps with
- Identifying and dumping RFID and NFC card types
- Testing reader and card interactions in a lab
- Simulating tags against authorized readers
- Automating chip checks with Lua and Python scripts
Who it's for
Hardware security researchers and pentesters working on RFID and NFC systems they own or are authorized to assess.
Worth knowing
The RfidResearchGroup Iceman fork is the actively maintained community tree, with CI builds for Linux, Windows, and macOS. You need compatible Proxmark3 hardware to use it.
Is this the original Proxmark3 repo?
No, this listing covers the Iceman / RFID Research Group fork, which is the active community tree.
How does it compare with Flipper Zero?
In our view Proxmark3 is the deeper RFID and NFC research tool, while Flipper Zero covers more radio types in a pocket device.
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