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+# This plugin is no longer maintained
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+I no longer have time to maintain this plugin. In addition, other libraries have come along that I consider a better replacement, most notably the [MLKit based barcode detection plugin](https://pub.dev/packages/flutter_camera_ml_vision). 
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+If someone is interested in taking over this plugin and maintaining it please contact me and I will transfer ownership.
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 # Barcode Scanner
 
 A flutter plugin for scanning 2D barcodes and QR codes.