Cordova Barcode Scanner Plugin
Mobile Data Capture for Cordova
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Disclaimer
This Plugin does not work on other platforms such as Desktop or Web Apps.
Key Requirements
Mobile Platform
- Android 5.0 (API Level 21) and higher
- iOS 13 or higher
Devices
- Rear-facing camera with autofocus
Architecture
- Android: armeabi-v7, arm64-v8a, x86, x86_64
- iOS: arm64, x86_64
Distribution Channels
- npm registry (npmjs.com)
Development Tools
- Node.js, npm
- Cordova CLI 9.x+
Cordova Platforms
- Cordova Android 8.1+
- Cordova iOS 5.1+
Specific Notes iOS
- macOS with the latest Xcode and Command Line Tools
Why Scanbot SDK?
Fast & reliable
The Scanbot Barcode Scanner scans barcodes fast and reliably, creating a flawless scanning experience
Create a prototype in hours
You can create a first prototype in just a few hours with our detailed documentation and example projects
Developer support via Slack/Teams
Our developers will help you solve any problems you may encounter
100% offline
The Scanbot SDK uses on-device intelligence only, making the solution GDPR- & CCPA-/CAAP-compliant
Add a Cordova Barcode Scanner plugin to your mobile app in no time
Integrating the Cordova Barcode Scanner SDK into your app takes no more than a couple of hours with our customizable ready-to-use UI components. Empower your mobile app to extract data from all standard 1D and 2D barcode formats with GDPR- and CCPA-compliant software components. Reliable detection within 0.2 seconds, even with damaged codes, under bad lighting conditions, or from poor angles.
Looking for a cost-effective solution? With Cordova QR Code Scanner you can create workflows for the recognized and extracted data using additional modules.
Learn more about our range of features
Multi-Scanning
Barcode Filter
AR Overlay
Batch Scanning
A reliable Barcode Scanner SDK covering a wide range of codes
Whether your app is used by your employees or your customers: You want it to work quickly and reliably. That’s why our Barcode Scanner SDK uses computer vision algorithms and machine learning models to guarantee lightning-fast and accurate barcode detection.
Its coverage of barcode symbologies is one of the widest out there. With the Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK, you can solve business problems in any industry, automate workflows, and optimize your internal processes.
1D Symbologies
Learn more about our 1D Barcode Scanner2D Symbologies
Learn more about our 2D Barcode ScannerGetting Started with the Scanbot Cordova Barcode Scanner
The Scanbot Cordova Barcode Scanner SDK is available as an npm package. You can easily integrate the Scanbot Cordova Barcode Scanner in your app:
var result = await
ScanbotBarcodeSdk.startBarcodeScanner(configuration);
You can configure the 1D and 2D barcode types that you want to recognize:
var configuration: BarcodeScannerConfiguration = {
barcodeFormats: [
'AZTEC',
'CODABAR',
'CODE_39',
'CODE_93',
'CODE_128',
'DATA_MATRIX',
'EAN_8',
'EAN_13',
'ITF',
'MAXICODE',
'PDF_417',
'QR_CODE',
'RSS_14',
'RSS_EXPANDED',
'UPC_A',
'UPC_E',
'UPC_EAN_EXTENSION',
'MSI_PLESSEY',
],
};
Also, you can customize the UI style of your Cordova Barcode Scanner:
var configuration: BarcodeScannerConfiguration = {
...
finderLineColor: '#ff0000',
topBarBackgroundColor: '#00ff00',
cancelButtonTitle: 'Cancel',
finderTextHint: 'Custom hint text...',
finderAspectRatio: { width: 300, height: 200 },
finderLineWidth: 2,
...
};
You can check our Cordova documentation for further information on customization and configuration.
Complete example projects
To get off to a flying start, check out our GitHub repository. There, you can find a full example project of the Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK Cordova Plugin with the Cordova and Ionic Framework. The example project demonstrates the integration of all API methods of the Scanbot Cordova Barcode Scanner SDK, such as 1D and 2D barcode scanning, UI customization, and more.
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