uft-crc-engine

To calculate CRC-16 checksums for UFT formats, run the Python reference script with parameters specifying the CRC family, initialization value, and hex-encoded input data. It supports MFM, FM, Amiga, Apple, and DEC formats without requiring external tools.

Yes, you can cross-check and debug CRC-16 values without installing reveng. The Skill provides Python reference implementations that compute and validate checksums directly, streamlining digital forensics workflows and retrocomputing data preservation.

Supported CRC families for retrocomputing data integrity verification include MFM, FM, Amiga, Apple, and DEC. The Skill computes CRC-16 values across these UFT formats to aid in accurate data recovery and preservation.

Debug a CRC-16 calculation mismatch in IBM-3740 format by executing the provided Python reference script with the specific family name, initialization value like 0xFFFF, and your input data to cross-check the expected output.

No external dependencies or libraries are required. The CRC checksum tool operates entirely using included Python scripts, allowing you to compute and validate UFT format checksums independently without installing additional software.

To add a new CRC variant to the UFT checksum workflow, follow the comprehensive documentation guide included with the Skill. It details CRC families and provides a structured workflow for implementing and validating new checksum calculations.