QR Forge — VS Code Extension

The ultimate minimalist QR code generator for VS Code.
Forge QR codes instantly from any text or URL directly in your sidebar. No network requests, 100% offline, and built for speed.

🚀 Features

⚡ Instant Sidebar Panel — Generate QR codes as you type without leaving your editor.
🛠️ Selection to QR — Highlight any text → Ctrl+Shift+Q (or Right-Click) to forge a QR instantly.
🎨 Custom Styling — Full control over foreground and background colors.
📏 Variable Precision — Adjust error correction (L/M/Q/H) and output size (up to 512px).
💾 One-Click Export — Download as PNG or copy directly to your clipboard.
🕒 Session History — Automatically remembers your last 10 forged codes for quick reuse.
🔒 Privacy First — 100% offline. Your data never leaves your machine.

📦 Installation

From Source (Local Development)

Clone the Repo:

git clone https://github.com/rahul-bhatt43/qr-forge-code.git

Install Dependencies:
```
cd qr-forge-code
npm install
```
Run in VS Code:
- Open the project folder in VS Code.
- Press F5 to open a new Extension Development Host.
- The QR Forge icon will appear in the Activity Bar.

Package as .vsix (Local Install)

To create a distributable file and install it permanently:

Install vsce if you haven't: npm install -g @vscode/vsce
Run npx vsce package.
Install via VS Code: Extensions view → ... menu → Install from VSIX....

🧪 Testing and Usage

Goal	Action
Open Sidebar	Click the QR Forge icon in the Activity Bar.
Generate from Selection	Select text in any file → Press `Ctrl+Shift+Q` or Right-Click → QR Forge: Generate from Selection.
Download QR	Click the DOWNLOAD button in the sidebar.
Copy to Clipboard	Click the COPY button to copy the image for use in other apps.
Reuse History	Switch to the HISTORY tab and click USE → on any previous entry.

🛡️ Privacy

QR Forge is built for privacy. It uses a local JavaScript library to generate QR codes. No network requests are ever made.

QR Forge

Rahul Bhatt