Barcode Scanner Emulator on Linux

Choosing a package

Use the .deb package if you're on Ubuntu or another Debian-based distribution and want the app registered with your system's package manager. Use the AppImage if you're on a different distribution, or prefer a self-contained binary that doesn't require installation.

Installing the .deb package

Download the .deb asset from the latest release and install it with:

sudo dpkg -i barcode-scanner-emulator*.deb

Running the AppImage

Download the AppImage asset, make it executable, and run it directly:

chmod +x BarcodeScannerEmulator*.AppImage
./BarcodeScannerEmulator*.AppImage

Global shortcuts on Linux

Global shortcut registration on Linux depends on your desktop environment and display server (X11 vs Wayland). If the configured shortcut doesn't trigger outside the app window, check whether your desktop environment reserves that combination, and try an alternate key combination.

Testing your setup

Configure a barcode value and shortcut as described in Getting Started, then verify the simulated scan with the Barcode Input Tester.