A lightweight Chrome extension that makes sharing URLs effortless—just generate a QR code and scan instantly from your smartphone.
- Instant QR Code Generation — With a single click, turn any current tab’s URL into a QR code.
- Seamless Use — Scan with your phone (no need for manual typing).
- Lightweight & Fast — Pure JavaScript with minimal footprint for blazing-fast performance.
| Generate QR | Scan on Phone |
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(Scan the QR with your phone—example using Google Lens or any QR Scanner) |
- Install from the Chrome Web Store.
- Click the Link Hopper icon next to your address bar.
- See an instant QR code drop-down.
- Scan with your phone—share that link in one scan!
manifest.json— Defines permissions (activeTab), extension icon, and popup behavior.index.html+index.js— Core popup interface and logic to fetch URLs and render QR codes.qr-scanner.js— Parses QR codes from camera feeds (optional advanced feature).- Clean, self-contained logic kept in simple JavaScript and CSS.
I wanted a smoother way to share links between devices without the hassle of copying, emailing, or messaging. Plus, I wanted to explore browser extension development and QR code workflows. Link Hopper was born out of that curiosity—fast, minimal, and designed for actual use.
- JavaScript (ES6)
- Chrome Extensions API
- QR Code Generator — (custom or using a library)
- HTML / CSS
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