Transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer to a mobile device by scanning a QR code without leaving the terminal.
Publisher’s description
What is qrcp?
qrcp by Claudio d'Angelis is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,628 times. The source code on GitHub (claudiodangelis/qrcp) has 10,523 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “:zap: Transfer files over wifi from your computer to your mobile device by scanning a QR code without leaving the terminal.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: qrcp is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is qrcp safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
36C8DF3988A5AE55251DBAFC0F71C4F0100AB7003979C04787A7C680383662F3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the claudiodangelis/qrcp repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Actively maintained8
- Code review2
- Pinned dependencies2
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.11.6Latest | March 16, 2025 | — | ARM ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id claudiodangelis.qrcp -echoco install qrcp -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Claudio d'Angelis
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/claudiodangelis/qrcp
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.11.6
- Released
- March 16, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,628
- GitHub stars
- 10,523
- GitHub forks
- 551
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- claudiodangelis.qrcp
- Chocolatey package
- qrcp
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is qrcp free?
Yes. qrcp is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is qrcp safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install qrcp with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does qrcp run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use qrcp without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to qrcp?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, yq and fzf. The alternatives page compares them.
