Qrcp

qrcp Plugin

Transfer files over wifi from your computer to your mobile device by scanning a QR code without leaving the terminal. Secure, fast, and works across platforms.

Commands

File Transfer

• qrcp file send — Send file to mobile device via QR code
• qrcp file receive — Receive file from mobile device

Utility

• qrcp _ _ — Passthrough to qrcp CLI

Usage Examples

• "Send this file to my phone"
• "Transfer files via QR code"
• "Receive file from mobile device"
• "Send files over WiFi"

Installation

brew install qrcp

Or via Go:

go install github.com/claudiodangelis/qrcp@latest

Examples

# Send file
qrcp file send document.pdf

# Send with compression
qrcp file send --zip large-file.tar.gz

# Specify network interface
qrcp file send --interface wlan0 file.txt

# Specify port
qrcp file send --port 8080 file.txt

# Specify output directory for receive
qrcp file receive --output ~/Downloads

# Receive file
qrcp file receive

# Receive with compression
qrcp file receive --zip

# Any qrcp command with passthrough
qrcp _ _ send file.txt
qrcp _ _ receive --output ~/Downloads

Key Features

• QR code transfer - Scan QR to get download link
• WiFi transfer - Fast local network transfer
• Cross-platform - Works on Linux, macOS, Windows
• Secure - HTTPS support for encrypted transfer
• Bidirectional - Send and receive files
• Compression - Optional zip compression
• Interface selection - Choose network interface
• Port control - Specify custom port
• No cloud - Direct device-to-device transfer
• Mobile friendly - Works with any QR scanner app

Notes

• Both devices must be on same WiFi network
• QR code contains download URL
• Transfer happens over local network
• HTTPS mode available for security
• Can send multiple files
• Perfect for quick file sharing