generate_barcode
Create scannable barcodes or QR codes for inventory items to enable physical sample tracking and identification. Generates printable image data for labeling.
Instructions
Generates scannable barcodes for inventory items
Usage: Create physical labels for sample tracking and identification Types: 'BARCODE' for standard linear barcodes, 'QR' for QR codes Returns: Binary barcode image data for printing or display
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| global_id | Yes | ||
| barcode_type | No | BARCODE |
Implementation Reference
- main.py:1151-1162 (handler)The handler function for the 'generate_barcode' MCP tool. It is decorated with @mcp.tool for automatic registration and implements barcode generation by calling the inv_cli.barcode method, handling BARCODE or QR types.@mcp.tool(tags={"rspace", "inventory", "utility"}) def generate_barcode(global_id: str, barcode_type: str = "BARCODE") -> bytes: """ Generates scannable barcodes for inventory items Usage: Create physical labels for sample tracking and identification Types: 'BARCODE' for standard linear barcodes, 'QR' for QR codes Returns: Binary barcode image data for printing or display """ bc_type = i.Barcode.BARCODE if barcode_type.upper() == "BARCODE" else i.Barcode.QR return inv_cli.barcode(global_id, barcode_type=bc_type)