QR codes

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.

Scripting Actions

Control Flow, Scripting

Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.

Clipboard, Sharing

Get Clipboard

Passes the contents of the clipboard to the next action.

URLs, Web

Get URLs from Input

Returns any links found in the output from the previous action.

Notification, Scripting

Ask for Input

Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Documents, QR Codes

Generate QR Code

Generates a QR code from the input text.

Documents, Previewing

Quick Look

Displays a preview of the input.

Control Flow, Scripting

Choose from Menu

Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.

Sharing, System

Prompts to share the input.

Media, Photos

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.

Documents, Printing

Prints the input using AirPrint.

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

Membership

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