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qrcp for Mac

Transfer files to and from your computer by scanning a QR code

Quick answer: qrcp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install qrcp. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 72 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What qrcp is

qrcp is a command-line tool for macOS: transfer files to and from your computer by scanning a QR code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install qrcp

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install qrcp.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install qrcp on Mac?

Run brew install qrcp in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is qrcp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does qrcp run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is qrcp?

It was installed 72 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3986 in this catalogue.

What version of qrcp is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.11.7.