qr-code

name

qr-code

description

Generate QR codes from URLs, text, or other data and save them as SVG, PNG, EPS, or PDF files. This skill should be used when the user asks to create, generate, or make a QR code for any content such as website URLs, text strings, WiFi credentials, contact info, or other data. Triggers include mentions of 'QR code', 'QR', 'barcode for a link', or requests to make a scannable code. Supports customization of colors, size, error correction level, and output format.

QR Code Generator

Generate QR codes from any text or URL data, with support for multiple output formats and visual customization.

Workflow

1. Ask where to save the output file:
   • Desktop: ~/Desktop/my_qr.svg
   • Downloads: ~/Downloads/my_qr.svg
   • Current project directory
   • A specific path they provide
2. Run scripts/generate_qr.py via uv run with the user's data and desired options.
3. Present the result to the user.

Script Usage

The script uses PEP 723 inline metadata to declare its dependency (segno). Run it with uv run and dependencies are resolved and cached automatically — no manual installation required.

uv run ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/qr-code/scripts/generate_qr.py DATA OUTPUT_PATH [options]

Required Arguments

Argument	Description
DATA	The content to encode (URL, text, etc.)
OUTPUT_PATH	Output file path. Extension determines format: .svg, .png, .eps, .pdf, .txt

Options

Option	Default	Description
--scale	10	Module scale factor (pixels per module)
--border	4	Quiet zone border width in modules
--dark	#000000	Dark module color (hex)
--light	#ffffff	Light module color (hex)
--error	M	Error correction: L=7%, M=15%, Q=25%, H=30%
--version	auto	Force a specific QR version (1-40)
--micro	off	Create a Micro QR Code (for very short data)
--transparent	off	Transparent background (SVG/PNG only)

Format Guidance

• SVG (.svg): Recommended default. Scalable vector, ideal for print and web. Smallest file size.
• PNG (.png): Raster image. Requires pillow as an additional dependency. Good for embedding in documents.
• EPS (.eps): Vector format for professional print workflows.
• PDF (.pdf): Vector PDF, good for print-ready documents.

Default to SVG unless the user requests otherwise.

Error Correction Guidance

Level	Recovery	When to use
L	7%	Maximum data density, clean environments
M	15%	Default. Good balance for most uses
Q	25%	QR codes that may be partially obscured
H	30%	QR codes with logos overlaid, harsh environments

If the user wants to overlay a logo on the QR code, suggest --error H for maximum resilience.

Examples

Generate a basic SVG QR code:

uv run ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/qr-code/scripts/generate_qr.py "https://example.com/" ~/Desktop/example_qr.svg

Generate a styled PNG with custom colors:

uv run ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/qr-code/scripts/generate_qr.py "https://example.com/" ~/Downloads/example_qr.png \
  --scale 20 --dark "#1a1a2e" --light "#f0f0f0" --error H

Generate a compact Micro QR for short text:

uv run ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/qr-code/scripts/generate_qr.py "HELLO" ~/Desktop/hello_qr.svg --micro --scale 15

Transparent background SVG:

uv run ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/qr-code/scripts/generate_qr.py "https://example.com/" ~/Desktop/example_qr.svg --transparent