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ScanFox

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 30 Sep 2026. How this is checked

ScanFox is an open-source Firefox add-on that detects and scans QR codes displayed on web pages. It provides a browser-based utility for users who need to read QR codes without switching to a phone or separate scanning application.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebEmbeddable
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Overview

3 features

Purpose: Scanning QR codes embedded in web pages without using a separate device or app.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users who need to scan QR codes on websites

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, ScanFox takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on scanning QR codes embedded in web pages without using a separate device or app. Inferred · not functionally tested: ScanFox is an open-source project aimed at firefox users who need to scan QR codes on websites. Basis unknown · not verified: ScanFox is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: ScanFox is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

cott3 builds and maintains ScanFox, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include QR code scanning, page scanning, and firefox integration.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • QR code scanning
  • Page scanning
  • Firefox integration

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
qr-code-scannerfirefox-addonwebpage-scanningbrowser-utility

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
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Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
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Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed30 Sep · 00:52 UTC
    ScanFox seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about ScanFox

What does ScanFox do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ScanFox focuses on scanning QR codes embedded in web pages without using a separate device or app. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use ScanFox?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ScanFox is an open-source project built for firefox users who need to scan QR codes on websites.
Does ScanFox have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — ScanFox is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does ScanFox run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: ScanFox runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is ScanFox still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to ScanFox?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include QR Reader, QR Code, and URL Scanner and QR Codes.QR ReaderQR CodeURL Scanner and QR Codes
Who makes ScanFox?
ScanFox is developed by cott3.
When did ScanFox launch?
ScanFox first shipped in 2026.

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