barcode-scanner-mcp
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@barcode-scanner-mcpGenerate a QR code for https://example.com"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
barcode-scanner-mcp
MCP server for scanning and generating barcodes and QR codes.
Use Cases
Decode a barcode from a photo: "What does this barcode say?" → reads the image, detects the barcode format, and returns the decoded text.
Generate a QR code: "Create a QR code for https://example.com" → generates a PNG QR code image with configurable error correction.
Create shipping labels: "Generate a Code 128 barcode for tracking number 1Z999AA10123456784" → produces a barcode image in the specified format.
Verify printed barcodes: "Scan this product barcode and look up the item" → decodes the barcode and returns the text for further lookup.
Related MCP server: mcp-scan-qr
Setup
Follow the instructions on install-mcp, which generates the right config for your MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, VS Code, and more).
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Decode a barcode or QR code from an image file or base64 data |
| Generate a QR code PNG from text or a URL |
| Generate a barcode PNG in 25+ formats (Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, etc.) |
Contributing
Pull requests are welcomed on GitHub! To get started:
Install Git and Node.js
Clone the repository
Install dependencies with
npm installRun
npm run testto run testsBuild with
npm run build
Releases
Versions follow the semantic versioning spec.
To release:
Use
npm version <major | minor | patch>to bump the versionRun
git push --follow-tagsto push with tagsWait for GitHub Actions to publish to the NPM registry.
Maintenance
Resources
Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
Looking for Admin?
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
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