Services
Four disciplines under one roof.
Reverse Engineering
StoutWorks analyzes proprietary protocols, closed file formats, vendor-locked devices, and binaries without source code, so they can work with other systems.
Typical work
- Protocol capture and analysis: USB, Bluetooth LE, serial, network
- Binary analysis and firmware unpacking
- Proprietary file format decoding and data recovery
- Interoperability layers for closed systems
Reverse engineering work stays inside the interoperability boundaries of DMCA section 1201(f).
Drivers & Firmware
StoutWorks writes Linux kernel modules and userspace drivers for peripherals that lack them, and analyzes firmware to keep older hardware in service.
Typical work
- Linux kernel modules and userspace drivers
- Support for unsupported peripherals: sensors, audio interfaces, input devices
- Firmware analysis, patching, and recovery
- Upstream-quality contributions under GPL or LGPL where appropriate
Legacy Modernization
StoutWorks stabilizes older systems and updates them in increments that keep operations running.
Typical work
- Assessments and risk maps of aging systems
- Data extraction from closed or obsolete formats
- Incremental replacement plans that keep the business running
AI-Powered Software
StoutWorks builds custom software and integrations with modern AI tooling under human direction.
Typical work
- Custom internal tools and dashboards
- Integrations between existing systems
- MCP servers and AI-agent infrastructure
- Workflow automation
How engagements work
Three steps.
Describe the problem
Send a short description of the system and what you need.
Assessment
A review of feasibility, approach, and effort.
Written scope
Fixed-price or hourly, depending on how well defined the work is.