CoBang
QR code scanner for Linux desktop Source
Description
A missing native QR Code and barcode scanner application for Linux desktop.
CoBang can scan barcode, QR code from webcam or from static image. To be part of Linux desktop modernization, it is set to support Wayland (not XWayland), and only implement native GUI (no web crap).
Notice
No way to switch cameras yet, so ... you may have to use your front camera, inconvenient as that may be.
Rating
Mobile Fit: 5Perfect - this app fits your phone screen just fine out of the box and works nicely with touch input!
Project status: released
This project has been developed so far, that its authors felt confident enough to create a release.
The project repository was created on 2020-04-11.
The last known commit happened on 2025-03-04.
Please note: This information is not updated continuously. This particular listing was last updated on 2025-03-09
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Get it on Flathub!
Install as flatpak: https://flathub.org/apps/vn.hoabinh.quan.CoBang.flatpakref
Build and install your own flatpak: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hongquan/CoBang/refs/heads/main/vn.hoabinh.quan.CoBang.yaml
If you're lucky*, you can install this app by just hitting this button:
Install* You need to have an appstream:// handler, e.g., GNOME Software or KDE Discover, installed and the app needs to be available in a configured software repository, more details.
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Licensing and technical details
License: GPL-3.0-or-later Metadata: MIT
Frameworks: GTK4 libadwaita
Backend: zbar
Programming languages: Python
Build system: meson
AppStream Metadata URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hongquan/CoBang/refs/heads/main/data/vn.hoabinh.quan.CoBang.metainfo.xml.in