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qrtool for Mac

Utility for encoding or decoding QR code

Quick answer: qrtool is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install qrtool. It is distributed under the CC-BY-4.0 AND (Apache-2.0 OR MIT) licence. It has 32 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What qrtool is

qrtool is a command-line tool for macOS: utility for encoding or decoding 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 CC-BY-4.0 AND (Apache-2.0 OR MIT) licence.

How to install qrtool

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install qrtool on Mac?

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

Is qrtool open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the CC-BY-4.0 AND (Apache-2.0 OR MIT) licence.

Does qrtool 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 qrtool?

It was installed 32 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5479 in this catalogue.

What version of qrtool is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.13.2.