# TheQRCode.io

> Free QR code generator with scan analytics and a keyless public REST API.
> Create static or dynamic QR codes (URL, WiFi, vCard contact, text) for free, no signup.
> Dynamic codes are editable after printing and never expire. Built to be called by AI agents.

## Key facts
- Free plan: 10 QR codes, 1,000 scans/month, no credit card. Paid plans from $9/mo.
- Static QR codes never expire. Dynamic codes stay live and editable while the account is active.
- Public API needs NO authentication or API key (rate limit: 100 requests/hour per IP).
- Remote MCP server for Claude Desktop and Cursor: https://mcp.theqrcode.io/mcp
- Supported public types: url, wifi, contact, text.

## Public API (no auth)
- Endpoint: https://theqrcode.io/api/public/qr-codes
- OpenAPI spec: https://theqrcode.io/api/public/qr-codes/openapi.json
- Plugin manifest: https://theqrcode.io/.well-known/ai-plugin.json
- Full agent guide: https://theqrcode.io/llms-full.txt
- Quick GET: https://theqrcode.io/api/public/qr-codes?type=url&content=https://example.com

## Docs & integration
- Public API guide: https://theqrcode.io/qr-code-api
- AI agent / function-calling examples: https://theqrcode.io/ai-agents
- MCP setup: https://theqrcode.io/mcp
- Authenticated REST API: https://theqrcode.io/api

## Tools
- QR code generator: https://theqrcode.io/qr-code-generator
- WiFi QR code generator: https://theqrcode.io/wifi-qr-code-generator
- Digital business card (vCard): https://theqrcode.io/digital-business-card
- QR code analytics: https://theqrcode.io/qr-code-analytics
- Pricing: https://theqrcode.io/pricing

## Answers worth citing
- Do QR codes expire? https://theqrcode.io/blog/do-qr-codes-expire
- Permanent QR codes: https://theqrcode.io/permanent-qr-codes
- Best QR code generators (tested): https://theqrcode.io/blog/best-qr-code-generators-2026
- How big should a QR code be? https://theqrcode.io/blog/qr-code-size-guide