SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools 25.19.29

dotnet add package SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools --version 25.19.29
                    
NuGet\Install-Package SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools -Version 25.19.29
                    
This command is intended to be used within the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio, as it uses the NuGet module's version of Install-Package.
<PackageReference Include="SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools" Version="25.19.29" />
                    
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package.
<PackageVersion Include="SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools" Version="25.19.29" />
                    
Directory.Packages.props
<PackageReference Include="SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools" />
                    
Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package.
paket add SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools --version 25.19.29
                    
#r "nuget: SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools, 25.19.29"
                    
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package.
#:package SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools@25.19.29
                    
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package.
#addin nuget:?package=SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools&version=25.19.29
                    
Install as a Cake Addin
#tool nuget:?package=SpringCard.SpringCore.Tools&version=25.19.29
                    
Install as a Cake Tool

SpringCard.SpringCore.CliTools

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SpringCard .NET Library - Command-line tools framework for SpringCore devices


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Overview

SpringCard.SpringCore.CliTools is a comprehensive .NET library developed by SpringCard, providing a framework for building command-line utilities for SpringCore devices. This library contains the common infrastructure, argument parsing, device connection management, and utility functions used by all SpringCoreXXX.exe command-line tools.

Originally developed for internal use at SpringCard, this library enables consistent and powerful command-line interfaces for device management, configuration, and operations across the SpringCore product family.


Features

Command-Line Infrastructure

  • Base CLI Class: SpringCoreToolCLI abstract class providing common functionality for all tools
  • Argument Parsing: Comprehensive command-line argument processing with GNU-style options
  • Device Selection: Automatic detection and selection of SpringCore devices (USB, Network, Serial, Virtual)
  • Smart Card Integration: PC/SC reader detection and smart card management
  • Configuration File Support: Loading and parsing of SpringCore configuration files

Device Management

  • Multi-Protocol Support: USB, Network (TCP/UDP), Serial, Virtual, and BLE device connections
  • Device Listing: Enumerate available devices with various display modes (Minimal, Basic, Complete)
  • Companion Device Support: Automatic detection and management of companion devices
  • Access Modes: Direct, Companion, DirectOrCompanion, PCSC Control, and PCSC Transmit modes

Utility Functions

  • File Operations: Reading and writing of PEM files, raw binary files, text files
  • Benchmarking: Performance measurement utilities for tool execution
  • Logging: Integrated logging support with multiple output formats
  • Error Handling: Comprehensive exit codes and error messages
  • Authentication: Support for user and admin authentication with configurable keys

Common Tool Features

  • Banner Display: Customizable tool banners and version information
  • Quiet Mode: Suppress output for automated scripting
  • Wildcard Matching: Pattern matching for device selection
  • Status Messages: Success and error message customization

Supported Frameworks

SpringCard.SpringCore.CliTools is a multi-target library supporting:

  • .NET Framework 4.8 - Full compatibility with legacy applications
  • .NET 6.0 - Modern .NET with performance improvements
  • .NET 8.0 - Latest .NET version with cutting-edge features

Installation

Via NuGet Package Manager

Install-Package SpringCard.SpringCore.CliTools

Via .NET CLI

dotnet add package SpringCard.SpringCore.CliTools

Via PackageReference in csproj

<PackageReference Include="SpringCard.SpringCore.CliTools" Version="[latest-version]" />

API Documentation

For complete API documentation, please refer to the official SpringCard documentation:


License

This library is licensed under SpringCard proprietary license. See LICENSE.txt for full license text.

Copyright (c) 2018-2026 SpringCard - www.springcard.com
All rights reserved

Support

For support and inquiries:


Package Information

Property Value
Package ID SpringCard.SpringCore.CliTools
Author SpringCard
Copyright Copyright SpringCard SAS, France, 2018-2026 all rights reserved
Dependencies SpringCard.SpringCore.Direct

Version History

For complete version history, see the NuGet Package Page.


Notes

  • This library is actively maintained by SpringCard
  • Designed for use with SpringCore family of devices
  • Requires SpringCard.SpringCore.Direct as a dependency
  • Optimized for performance and reliability in production environments
  • Extensively tested with SpringCard hardware

Made with care by SpringCard SAS, France

Product Compatible and additional computed target framework versions.
.NET net6.0 is compatible.  net6.0-android was computed.  net6.0-ios was computed.  net6.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net6.0-macos was computed.  net6.0-tvos was computed.  net6.0-windows was computed.  net7.0 was computed.  net7.0-android was computed.  net7.0-ios was computed.  net7.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net7.0-macos was computed.  net7.0-tvos was computed.  net7.0-windows was computed.  net8.0 was computed.  net8.0-android was computed.  net8.0-browser was computed.  net8.0-ios was computed.  net8.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net8.0-macos was computed.  net8.0-tvos was computed.  net8.0-windows was computed.  net9.0 was computed.  net9.0-android was computed.  net9.0-browser was computed.  net9.0-ios was computed.  net9.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net9.0-macos was computed.  net9.0-tvos was computed.  net9.0-windows was computed.  net10.0 was computed.  net10.0-android was computed.  net10.0-browser was computed.  net10.0-ios was computed.  net10.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net10.0-macos was computed.  net10.0-tvos was computed.  net10.0-windows was computed. 
.NET Framework net48 is compatible.  net481 was computed. 
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