A lightweight local tool for converting text or URLs into high-quality QR code images or terminal-friendly ASCII art.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install local-qrcode
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install local-qrcode using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is local-qrcode?
The local-qrcode skill provides a fast, privacy-centric way to generate QR codes without relying on third-party APIs. Part of the broader ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, this utility allows developers and users to transform any text or URL into a scannable format instantly. It supports both standard PNG image generation and terminal-based ASCII art, making it versatile for both web-based and command-line environments. By running entirely on your local machine, it ensures that your data and links remain private while providing the high-speed generation expected from modern Openclaw Skills.
local-qrcode Use Cases
- Sharing URLs quickly during presentations or live terminal sessions.
- Generating static QR assets for documentation or marketing materials locally.
- Creating scannable codes in environments with restricted or no internet access.
- Integrating QR generation into automated developer workflows using Openclaw Skills.
How local-qrcode Works
- The user provides a text string or URL as input through the command line interface.
- The local-qrcode skill processes the input using the Python qrcode library to encode the data.
- Depending on the script invoked, the skill either renders the data into a high-resolution PNG file using Pillow or formats it into ASCII characters.
- The resulting QR code is either saved to a specified local directory or printed directly to the terminal for immediate scanning.
local-qrcode Setup
Install the necessary Python dependencies for this Openclaw Skills component:
pip install qrcode pillow
Ensure you have Python 3.x installed on your local machine to execute the provided generation scripts.
local-qrcode Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| scripts/generate_png.py | Core script for generating image-based QR codes with custom sizing. |
| scripts/generate_ascii.py | Script for generating terminal-compatible QR codes as text output. |
| Output PNG | Standard image file (PNG) with user-defined box-size and border parameters. |
| Terminal ASCII | Text-based QR representation rendered using terminal characters for quick scanning. |
local-qrcode Advanced Features
- Customizable box size and border width for PNG outputs to match specific brand or design requirements.
- Offline-first architecture ensures total data privacy as no external requests are ever made.
- Native support for terminal output, allowing for QR code display within CI/CD logs or SSH sessions.
- Modular script design makes it easy to integrate into larger automation pipelines powered by Openclaw Skills.
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