PM3 Commands Reference (Iceman Firmware):

Updated: January 2025

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Current command:
piv scan --help


Scan a PIV card for known containers

usage:
    piv scan [--aid <hex>]

options:
    -h, --help                     This help
    -s, -S, --select               Activate field and select applet
    -k, -K, --keep                 Keep field for next command
    -a, -A, --apdu                 Show APDU requests and responses
    -t, -T, --tlv                  TLV decode results
    -w, -W, --wired                Send data via contact (iso7816) interface. (def: Contactless interface)
    --aid <hex>                    Applet ID to select. By default A0000003080000100 will be used

examples/notes:
    piv scan -s                   -> select card, select applet and run scan
    piv scan -st --aid a00000030800001000       -> select card, select applet a00000030800001000, show result of the scan in TLV