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.

Actions Used

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Get Clipboard
Passes the contents of the clipboard to the next action.
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If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
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Get URLs from Input
Returns any links found in the output from the previous action.
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Share
Prompts to share the input.
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Print
Prints the input using AirPrint.
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Quick Look
Displays a preview of the input.
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Save to Photo Album
Adds the photos and video passed as input to the specified photo album. This action is required if you want images, photos, or videos in Shortcuts to be saved into the Photos app.
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Generate QR Code
Generates a QR code from the input text.
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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Generate%20QR%20code
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Generate%20QR%20code
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Generate QR code” end tell

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