QR codes

Scan QR code

Opens the QR code scanner feature built into iOS and opens any URLs that are found.

Actions

Documents, QR Codes

Scan QR/Bar Code

Scans a QR code or bar code using the camera, and returns the text/URL that is found.

URLs, Web

Get URLs from Input

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

Safari, Web

Open URLs

Opens URLs passed into the action in Safari (or the corresponding app if it’s a deep link).

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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.

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Copy URL from QR

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

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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.

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Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Scan%20QR%20code

Link to Open Shortcut

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Scan%20QR%20code

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Scan QR code” end tell

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