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CEC Tool
CEC Tool
General
Author	sorunome
Type	Utilities
Version	0.1.0
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2025/11/01
Links
	Download
	Website
	Source

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Latest revision as of 04:33, 16 March 2026

CEC Tool is a 3DS utility for inspecting, debugging, and exporting CEC (StreetPass) data on the Nintendo 3DS. CEC (Communication Exchange for Console) is the system used by the 3DS for StreetPass functionality.

Features

Inspect CEC/StreetPass data stored on the console.
Debug StreetPass data.
Export CEC/StreetPass data.

Installation

Available in both 3DSX and CIA formats.

3DSX:

Download cec-tool.3dsx from the GitLab releases page.
Place the file in the /3ds/ folder on your SD card.
Launch via the Homebrew Launcher.

CIA:

Download cec-tool.cia from the GitLab releases page.
Install using FBI or another CIA installer.
Launch from the HOME Menu.

Screenshots

Changelog

v1.0

First Release.

Credits

Programming: Sorunome
Music: Batteries
Logo & Banner Art: Hana
Banner Animation: Miles

External links

GitHub - https://gitlab.com/sorunome/cectool
GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/cec-tool-debug-your-consoles-cec-streetpass-data.676743/

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-|description=CEC Tool is a utility to help you inspect and debug the contents of your CEC/StreetPass data.
+|description=Utility to help you inspect and debug the contents of your CEC/StreetPass data.
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-'''CEC Tool''' is a 3DS homebrew utility by Sorunome for inspecting, debugging, and exporting CEC (StreetPass) data on the Nintendo 3DS. CEC (Communication Exchange for Console) is the system used by the 3DS for StreetPass functionality.
+CEC Tool is a 3DS utility for inspecting, debugging, and exporting CEC (StreetPass) data on the Nintendo 3DS. CEC (Communication Exchange for Console) is the system used by the 3DS for StreetPass functionality.
-The application provides users with an on-device way to examine and export their console's StreetPass data, which was previously only possible through tools like GodMode9 scripts.
 == Features ==
-* Inspect CEC/StreetPass data stored on the console
+* Inspect CEC/StreetPass data stored on the console.
-* Debug StreetPass data
+* Debug StreetPass data.
-* Export CEC/StreetPass data
+* Export CEC/StreetPass data.
 == Installation ==
 Available in both 3DSX and CIA formats.
-=== 3DSX ===
+DSX:
-# Download <code>cec-tool.3dsx</code> from the GitLab releases page.
+* Download <code>cec-tool.3dsx</code> from the GitLab releases page.
-# Place the file in the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card.
+* Place the file in the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card.
-# Launch via the Homebrew Launcher.
+* Launch via the Homebrew Launcher.
-=== CIA ===
-# Download <code>cec-tool.cia</code> from the GitLab releases page.
-# Install using [[FBI 3DS|FBI]] or another CIA installer.
-# Launch from the HOME Menu.
-== Compatibility ==
-* Requires a Nintendo 3DS with custom firmware (CFW) or Homebrew Launcher access.
+CIA:
-* Unique ID: 0xF6575
+* Download <code>cec-tool.cia</code> from the GitLab releases page.
+* Install using [[FBI 3DS|FBI]] or another CIA installer.
+* Launch from the HOME Menu.
 ==Screenshots==
 https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/3dshomebrews/images/CECTool3DS-01.png
 https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/3dshomebrews/images/CECTool3DS-02.png
-https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/3dshomebrews/images/CECTool3DS-03.png
 ==Changelog==
 '''v1.0'''
 * First Release.
+==Credits==
+* Programming: Sorunome
+* Music: Batteries
+* Logo & Banner Art: Hana
+* Banner Animation: Miles
 == External links ==
-* Gbatemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/cec-tool-debug-your-consoles-cec-streetpass-data.676743/
+* GitHub - https://gitlab.com/sorunome/cectool
-* Github - https://gitlab.com/sorunome/cectool
+* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/cec-tool-debug-your-consoles-cec-streetpass-data.676743/