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Create Desktop Entry from AppImage
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| #!/usr/bin/env bash | |
| # Store icon and AppImage in variable | |
| icon_path=$HOME/Downloads/<YOUR_LOGO_FILE_NAME>.png | |
| exec_path=$HOME/Downloads/<YOUR_APPIMAGE_FILE_NAME> | |
| # Copy both files | |
| cp $icon_path ~/.local/share/applications/ | |
| cp $exec_path ~/.local/share/applications/ | |
| # Create a Desktop Entry file | |
| echo "[Desktop Entry] | |
| Name=<YOUR_APP_NAME> | |
| Categories=<AudioVideo|Audio|Video|Development|Education|Game|Graphics|Network|Office|Science|Settings|System|Utility | |
| > | |
| Icon=$icon_path | |
| Exec=$exec_path" >> ~/.local/share/applications/<YOUR_APP_NAME>.desktop |
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