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jsQR

Pure JavaScript QR code scanner library for camera feeds and warehouse barcode scanning.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Warehouse Inventory ScannerRealtime Camera BarcodePure Javascript Qr ReaderDeveloper ToolsMobile Pos Reader
Overview

Why consider jsQR?

jsQR is an open-source QR code reader library. It takes raw image data and locates and decodes QR codes in real-time, enabling camera-based barcode scanning for warehouse inventory and mobile POS checkouts.

Guided learning

Learn jsQR by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of jsQR

jsQR provides client-side QR code detection in web browsers without external dependencies.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install jsqr

Pass a canvas ImageData array to jsQR(data, width, height) to extract barcode payload data.

jsQR is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

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jsQR FAQs

jsQR is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

jsQR is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

jsQR is listed as an alternative to ZXing. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.