Desktop Shortcuts (for sudo)

Hardware Librem 5
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I am trying to create shortcuts for sudo commands and wondering what is needed to tell it the password?

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Waydroid Start
Exec=sudo systemctl start waydroid-container
Icon=/usr/lib/waydroid/data/AppIcon.png
X-Purism-FormFactor=Workstation;Mobile;
NoDisplay=false

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You can run systemctl without sudo, at least on my Fedora.

Otherwise, use gksu.

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I am new to linux so what is gksu?:grin:

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It’s like sudo. Try it!

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You could also try pkexec. I think that’s installed by default.

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Here is what it says

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Objective achieved?

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No cause it won’t do anything from the shortcut.:pensive:

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Some background info: