Scan QR/Bar Code
Scans a QR code or bar code using the camera, and returns the text/URL that is found.
Copy URL from QR
Scans an QR code, gets the URL, and copies it to your clipboard.
Actions
Get URLs from Input
Returns any links found in the output from the previous action.
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
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Generate QR code
Takes URLs from input or the clipboard and generates a QR code that can be scanned to open the same link – shows a preview before the option to Share, Save, or Print.
Make WiFi QR code
Create a single-use sign-in to your WiFi network, letting people access your internet but not always be able to log in.
Scan QR code
Opens the QR code scanner feature built into iOS and opens any URLs that are found.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Copy%20URL%20from%20QR
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Copy%20URL%20from%20QR
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Copy URL from QR”
end tell
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Search for an app on the App Store, then copy its link to the system clipboard. Also includes a prompt to show the price.
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Opens the Books app to the “Want to Read” section that’s built up when you mark books as such.
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