In order to get raw parsed data out of a magstripe reader, we first experiemented with a MAGTEK Centurion Keyboard Encoder (PN-21073062). We found that although we could get all 3 tracks of data, it was not possible to have it parsed out. We then purchased a raw magstripe decoder head with track 1 reading, the Omron V3A-6. By writing some parity checking code, we were able to read the raw data off of the magstripe, and parse it into output that would be 'typed out' as an emulated keyboard using a USB-enabled Teensy. An Arduino can also be used, and the data would be output as Serial which may also be useful.

Namechecks Stripsnoop.

MultiMail is a Blue Wave, QWK, OMEN
and SOUP offline packet reader for Unix/Linux, DOS, OS/2, Win32 and macOS

Human Interface Device emulator for NFC readers. Reads the chip, outputs the contents as if it were a keyboard. Designed to run as a service in the background (or more accurately, a user daemon - since it requires the current user desktop session to function). The ideal time to start the program is on login. To avoid conflicts, the application will only attempt to load once. You may have problems getting it to work after switching users unless the first user logs out completely.

Requires pcscd, Python v2.7.

A PDF reader written entirely in Javascript.