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RaptorQR

Ultra-fast offline file and text transfer over animated QR codes with WASM fast_qr, ZXing and RaptorQ.

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What is it?

What it is

**The world's fastest** files and texts transfer between devices by displaying high-throughput animated QR codes and reading them with a camera.

Why it exists

Ultra-fast offline file and text transfer over animated QR codes with WASM fast_qr, ZXing and RaptorQ.

Who should use it

Teams building with TypeScript who want an open-source, self-hosted option.

Who should avoid it

Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.

How it works

A quick walkthrough in plain English

How RaptorQR works

Step 1 of 3

You interact with it

Open RaptorQR, send a request, or connect it to your stack.

Features

Browser sender/receiver for text and file transfer
Improved sender/receiver UI for live playback, scanning, tuning, and transfer status
Terminal sender via the raptorqr CLI
Primary RaptorQ WASM fountain codec
JS RLNC compatible codec (Deprecated)
fast_qr WASM QR rendering, (ZXing WASM QR writer as optional)
ZXing WASM QR scanning with configurable decoder settings
Parallel QR playback, live Canvas rendering, and optional GIF export

Advantages

  • Open source (MIT)
  • Active TypeScript ecosystem
  • Self-hosted deployment options

Disadvantages

  • Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Community support varies by project maturity

Installation

native

pnpm install

FAQ

What is RaptorQR?

RaptorQR is an open-source project licensed under MIT.

What language is RaptorQR built with?

Primary language: TypeScript.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.

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