Mark Jaquith

ScoutDocs

ScoutDocs was a file sharing plugin that runs on your site, but stores your files securely in the cloud.

August, 2019: ScoutDocs is shutting down. Please don't install the plugin.

Conductor Digital

Conductor QR Generator allows you to upload approved files and instantly create:
<ul>
<li>A short download URL (example: /q/AbC123) </li>
<li>A printable QR code image </li>
</ul>
When scanned or opened, the file is automatically downloaded without any preview page.
This plugin is ideal for:
<ul>
<li>Construction & engineering documentation </li>
<li>Training centers & institutes </li>
<li>Secure document delivery to clients or authorities </li>
<li>Any use case where you want a clean QR → instant file download flow</li>
</ul>
A live demo of the plugin working is available here: 
https://conductordigital.dev/qr-system/
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Frontend upload via shortcode <code>[conductor_qr_generator]</code></li>
<li>Auto-created QR upload page at <code>/qr-system</code></li>
<li>Instant QR + short URL generation</li>
<li>Forced file download (no preview, no extra clicks)</li>
<li>Download counter per QR</li>
<li>Branding options (logo + footer text under the QR)</li>
<li>Admin dashboard with statistics and bulk delete</li>
</ul>
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin uses a third-party QR code API as a fallback when generating QR images:
Service: <code>https://api.qrserver.com/</code> (GoQR / QR Server API) 
Purpose: 
Used to obtain a base PNG QR code image for the short URL (<code>/q/<token></code>). The plugin then optionally composites this QR with a caption and branding.
Data sent: 
Only the short URL is sent as the <code>data</code> parameter in the QR request, for example:
<pre><code>https://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?size=300x300&data=https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fq%2FAbC123%2F
</code></pre>
No personal data or user-identifying information is transmitted.
Terms and Privacy:
<ul>
<li>Terms: https://goqr.me/api/doc/create-qr-code/ </li>
<li>Privacy: https://goqr.me/privacy/</li>
</ul>
If the external API is unreachable, the plugin falls back to a plain QR URL and continues to function.

Conductor QR Generator

Generate secure QR codes with short URLs for instant, forced file downloads with branding and admin statistics.

ScoutDocs vs Conductor QR Generator