NeuralNik/linkr

QR Code Scanner Integration

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#20 opened on Oct 11, 2025

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Description

Add a QR code scanner feature that allows users to scan existing QR codes using their device camera to see what URLs they contain.

Requirements:

  • Camera access permission handling
  • QR code detection using jsQR or similar library
  • Real-time scanning with camera preview
  • Display scanned URL with validation
  • Option to generate new QR for scanned URL
  • Mobile-optimized scanning interface

Files to modify:

  • Create src/components/QRScanner.tsx
  • src/pages/Home.tsx
  • Add camera and QR scanning dependencies

Acceptance Criteria:

  • Camera permission request and handling
  • Real-time QR code detection from camera
  • Display scanned URL clearly
  • Works on both desktop and mobile
  • Option to create new QR from scanned URL

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Research direction
Implement camera access with getUserMedia, integrate jsQR for real time decoding, display scanned URL, and add generate new QR option.
Tech stack
typescriptreact
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitReactTypeScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75