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Scanly

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AI providers
Supported providers include Gemini, Mistral OCR, OpenRouter, Hugging Face, NVIDIA, Groq, Cerebras, Cloudflare Workers AI, OpenAI, Claude, and custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
AI scanning
Optional AI scanning can transcribe handwriting, forms, receipts, tables, and complex layouts using a provider and model the user chooses.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Android app
Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Barcode actions
Barcode actions can open links, join Wi-Fi networks, call numbers, send messages, save contacts, add calendar events, and look up supported products.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Data routing
AI requests go from the device directly to the selected provider, and Scanly says it does not operate an intermediary server or proxy.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Device requirement
The stated build requirements include an Android 7.0 (API 24) or newer target device.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Exports
Results can be exported as PDF, Word, Markdown, CSV, or JSON.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Installation
The project says to download the latest APK from GitHub Releases and notes that sideloading may require allowing installation from the browser or file manager.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
iOS app
Nogithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Key security
Personal API keys are encrypted with AES-GCM using Android Keystore.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
License
Scanly is licensed under Apache License 2.0.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Network requirement
AI Scan requires a network connection, while offline OCR and barcode scanning do not require one for scanning.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
OCR included
Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Offline OCR
PaddleOCR PP-OCRv6 runs on-device through ONNX Runtime without requiring an account, API key, or internet connection.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Privacy
Offline OCR, barcode detection, exports, and scan history stay on-device; content is sent to a selected provider only when the user starts an AI scan or translation.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Product
Scanly is a private, offline-first document and barcode scanner for Android.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Translations and summaries
Results can be translated into 18 languages or summarized in short, medium, or detailed form.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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