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Copy File Path from Context Menu in LXQt/pcmanfm-qt

In this example, a function will be added to the context menu that allows copying the absolute file path or the path of a directory to the clipboard. The xclip package is used for this purpose. Alternatively, the xsel package can be used.

Instructions

  1. Create a .desktop file: Create the directory $HOME/.local/share/file-manager/actions/ if it doesn't already exist. This name is expected by LXQt and pcmanfm-qt. Create a file named like copy-path.desktop within that directory with the following content:

    [Desktop Entry]
Type=Action
Profiles=profile1

Name=Copy path
Name[de]=Pfad kopieren

Icon=edit-copy

[X-Action-Profile profile1]
MimeTypes=all/allfiles;inode/directory;
Exec=sh -c 'echo -n %f | xclip -selection clipboard'

  2. Install xclip: Install xclip if it is not already installed:

    sudo apt install xclip

Notes

  • Directory structure: The file must be located in the directory $HOME/.local/share/file-manager/actions/.
  • Dependencies: xclip or an alternative must be installed (sudo apt install xclip).

References

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