By name: qrcode-gen description: Generate QR codes from text, URLs, or data. Quick CLI tool for creating scannable QR codes as PNG or terminal output. version: 1.0.1 metadata: openclaw: emoji: "📱" requires: bins: ["qrencode"] install: - id: apt kind: apt packages: ["qrencode"] bins: ["qrencode"] label: "Install qrencode (apt)" - id: brew kind: brew formula: "qrencode" bins: ["qrencode"] label: "Install qrencode (brew)"
QR Code Generator
Generate QR codes instantly from any text or URL.
Usage
Terminal Output (ASCII)
qrencode -t ANSI "https://example.com"
Save as PNG
qrencode -o code.png "Your text here"
qrencode -o code.png -s 10 "https://skillscan.dev" # larger size
With custom size and margin
qrencode -o code.png -s 8 -m 2 "Hello World"
# -s = module size (pixels)
# -m = margin (modules)
WiFi QR Code
qrencode -o wifi.png "WIFI:T:WPA;S:NetworkName;P:Password;;"
vCard Contact
qrencode -o contact.png "BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
N:Doe;John
TEL:+1234567890
EMAIL:john@example.com
END:VCARD"
Examples
| Use Case | Command |
|---|---|
| URL | qrencode -t ANSI "https://github.com" |
| Text | qrencode -o msg.png "Secret message" |
qrencode -t ANSI "mailto:hi@example.com" |
|
| Phone | qrencode -t ANSI "tel:+1234567890" |
Tips
- Use
-t ANSIfor quick terminal preview - Use
-t PNG(default) for image files - Larger
-svalues = bigger, easier to scan - Test QR codes with your phone camera before sharing
Last updated: 2026-02-02