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  Barcode Scanner plugin for Cordova and Ionic. The Barcode Scanner Plugin opens a camera view and automatically scans a barcode, returning the data back to…
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# Barcode Scanner

The Barcode Scanner Plugin opens a camera view and automatically scans a barcode, returning the data back to you.

Requires Cordova plugin: `phonegap-plugin-barcodescanner`. For more info, please see the [BarcodeScanner plugin docs](https://github.com/phonegap/phonegap-plugin-barcodescanner).

## Installation

```bash
ionic cordova plugin add phonegap-plugin-barcodescanner
npm install @awesome-cordova-plugins/barcode-scanner
```

**Plugin Repo:** [https://github.com/phonegap/phonegap-plugin-barcodescanner](https://github.com/phonegap/phonegap-plugin-barcodescanner)

## Supported Platforms

- Android
- BlackBerry 10
- Browser
- iOS
- Windows

## Further Information

- [Installation Guide](../../installation.md)
- [FAQ](../../faq.md)