qrcp

Transfer files between devices via QR codes

TLDR

Send files or directories

$ qrcp send [path/to/files...]

Receive files

$ qrcp receive

Send with compression

$ qrcp send --zip [path/to/directory]

Use specific port

$ qrcp send -p [8080]

Use specific network interface

$ qrcp send -i [eth0]

Keep server alive

$ qrcp send --keep-alive

Receive files to specific directory

$ qrcp receive --output [path/to/directory]

Open QR code in browser

$ qrcp send --browser [path/to/file]

SYNOPSIS

qrcp [send|receive|config] [-p port] [-i interface] [--zip] [--keep-alive] [files...]

qrcp transfers files between devices using QR codes. It starts a temporary web server and displays a QR code that other devices can scan to download or upload files.The tool is useful for quick file transfers when setting up network shares is impractical. It works across different operating systems as long as the devices are on the same network.

PARAMETERS

-p, --port port

Use specific port number

-i, --interface iface

Use specific network interface

-z, --zip

Compress files before transfer

-k, --keep-alive

Keep server running after transfer

-q, --quiet

Only print errors

--browser

Open QR code in default browser window

--output dir

Directory to receive files into

--secure

Use HTTPS connection

--path path

URL path to use (default: random string)

-c, --config file

Path to config file

-d, --fqdn domain

Fully-qualified domain name for resulting URLs

INSTALL

brew install qrcp

nix profile install nixpkgs#qrcp

CAVEATS

Devices must be on the same network. Transfer speed depends on network conditions. Large files may take time over WiFi. Firewall may need port access.

HISTORY

qrcp was created by Claudio d'Angelis to simplify file transfers between devices. It eliminates the need for cables, email attachments, or cloud services for quick local transfers.