Copy URL from QR

Scans an QR code, gets the URL, and copies it to your clipboard.

Scripting Actions

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Scan QR/Bar Code
Scans a QR code or bar code using the camera, and returns the text/URL that is found.
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Get URLs from Input
Returns any links found in the output from the previous action.
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Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.

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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