ACS Web APDU Tool
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ACS Web APDU Tool
ACS Web APDU Tool for Smart Card Readers
The ACS Web APDU Tool is a secure, browser-based utility that enables you to send and validate APDU commands directly with ACS smart card readers.
With built-in safeguards from the browser extension, this tool ensures a safe, controlled, and reliable environment for testing and integration—without the hassle of complex setups.
ACS describes a development kit for integrating web-based smart card and NFC solutions into identity authentication and payment applications. Contact ACS to ask about the manufacturer's development kit and its availability.
Steps to Get Started
Step 1 Before using the tool, please install the ACS APDU Bridge Chrome extension in your browser. Microsoft Edge is also supported, since it can use Chrome extensions.
Step 2 Choose your platform and download the appropriate version of the ACS APDU Bridge Host.
Step 3 Click here to access the tool
Get a Quick Walkthrough of the ACS Web APDU Tool in this Demo Video
System Requirements
To use the ACS Web APDU Tool, please ensure the following:
Operating System
- Windows: Windows 10 or later
- macOS: 10.13+ (Intel), 11+ (Apple Silicon)
- Linux: 64-bit, GLIBC >= 2.17 (Intel/AMD/ARM)
- Supported distributions include: Ubuntu 14.04+, Debian 8+, Fedora 30+, CentOS/RHEL 7+
Web Browser
- Google Chrome (latest version recommended)
- Microsoft Edge (latest version recommended)
Models Support
All ACS USB smart card readers
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