Fast QR Code Generator for Firefox — Overview
- What it is: A lightweight Firefox extension that generates QR codes from any text (URLs, messages, numbers) via a toolbar button or popup.
- Core features: one‑click QR generation, generates from selected text or current tab URL, stores visited tab URLs/history, can open as toolbar popup or window, supports saving/export (varies by add-on), and offers keyboard shortcut support on some variants.
- Privacy & operation: Some versions generate QR codes locally (offline); others may request permissions like “access your data for all websites” or “access browser tabs” so they can convert page URLs or selected text. Check the extension’s permissions and description before installing.
- Popular alternatives: “Offline QR Code Generator” (rugk) — explicitly offline, customizable, saves as SVG/PNG, privacy‑focused; other QR generator add‑ons provide history and SVG export.
- Install & safety tips: install from Mozilla Add‑ons; review permissions, rating and recent update date; prefer extensions that generate QR codes offline or have minimal permissions if privacy is a concern.
If you want, I can:
- give the direct Mozilla Add‑ons link for the specific Fast QR Code Generator listing, or
- compare this extension side‑by‑side with the Offline QR Code Generator (features, permissions, last update).
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