Show HN: Adbqr – ADB pair via QR code from the CLI

Category: devtools

Tags: android, adb, qr-code, wireless-debugging, cli

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 5, Documentation: 7, Utility: 7)

adbqr is a command-line tool that pairs a laptop with an Android phone for wireless debugging by generating a QR code to scan, eliminating the need to manually type pairing codes. It intelligently renders QR codes based on terminal capabilities and handles the mDNS discovery process automatically. The project solves a real pain point for Android developers who frequently use wireless debugging.

Target audience: backend devs, mobile devs

Repository: https://github.com/kristjan/adbqr · Shell · MIT

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