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

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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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Get Clipboard
Passes the contents of the clipboard to the next action.
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Get URLs from Input
Returns any links found in the output from the previous action.
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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.
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Generate QR Code
Generates a QR code from the input text.
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Quick Look
Displays a preview of the input.
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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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Share
Prompts to share 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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Print
Prints the input using AirPrint.

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Extra Details

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

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