CoBang is a native QR Code and barcode scanner application for the Linux desktop.
While the program is targeted at Wayland, it also runs under X11.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Scan a barcode.
- QR code from webcam or static image. An image file can be added by:
- Drag and drop.
- Copy from somewhere and paste (Ctrl+V).
- Remote image (from http:// or sftp://.
Website: github.com/hongquan/CoBang
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Developer: Nguyễn Hồng Quân
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

CoBang is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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Hi Steve. Just a heads up on a spelling error in the title. It reads ‘snanner’ instead of ‘scanner’. Cheers.
Oops. Fixed typo 🙂 Thanks