Make XDG shortcuts for AppImages easily using Create Launcher

Software PureOS
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There is a handy utility called Create Launcher which allows users to easily create XDG compliant application launcher shortcuts for AppImages.

Previously I was doing this by editing .desktop files by hand which was error prone and tedious. Now I can do it in a couple of clicks with this excellent utility.

Steps to get started.

  • Clone the software git repo cd /usr/local/src; git clone https://gitlab.com/rastersoft/create-launchers
  • Install the Nautilus script as user (do not run as root) ./install.sh
  • Open Gnome Files app and right click on any AppImage file, then select Scripts => Create Launcher

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  • Fill out the dialogue box as desired, at minimum, check the "Add to applications list” box under the “Destination:” section near the bottom. You might also have to select a category in the drop down menu before the “Save Launcher” button will become active.

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It seems that a gitlab account is necessary.

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Strange, that just started happening, I was able to clone without a password when I made the post.

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Sorry, I found a typo in the original command (missing an ‘s’ at the end) This one should work

git clone https://gitlab.com/rastersoft/create-launchers

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purism@pureos:/usr/local/src/create-launchers$ ./install.sh
ln: failed to create hard link '/home/purism/.local/share/nautilus/scripts/Create launcher' => '/home/purism/.local/bin/create_launcher.js': Invalid cross-device link

Not sure what the problem is.
Edit: Nevermind I had my bin on my sd card

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