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New to Zaparoo?

See the Getting Started guide for more detailed steps on getting up and running.

Zaparoo requires Zaparoo Core installed on your target device, plus a frontend app such as Zaparoo App to manage it and create tokens like NFC tags.

Zaparoo App

Zaparoo App is the primary supported frontend for Zaparoo. Manage the Zaparoo Core service, take advantage of your phone's NFC features to easily create NFC tags and use your phone as an NFC reader or QR code scanner. All essential app features are available for free.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

If you don't want to or can't use your phone, other frontends are available like the built-in web UI, terminal UI, CLI and API interfaces. Zaparoo is an open platform that encourages useful and unique ways to access media!

Zaparoo Core

The Zaparoo Core application runs in the background on your device and coordinates all hardware and software to make Zaparoo work. The service is built for minimal resource usage, so it won't interfere with your media playing.

Device Architectures

If you're not sure which download to pick, check through here:

Choose this if you have:
  • Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go
  • Most Windows PCs and laptops
  • Intel Macs
  • Large gaming handhelds

You won't damage anything by trying to run the wrong one, so don't worry about just trying a download out if you're not sure. If it's wrong, it just won't run.

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