How to add a python script as an executable shortcut to launcher?

Question

I have managed to add .sh files as launcher shortcuts. Now, I want to add a python script in the launcher as shortcut.

I want it to be executed like when it would get executed in the terminal when the following command is run:

python pythonscript.py

Can it also be added in the launcher?

How can I do it?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered May 28 '12 at 09:26

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X-Ayatana-Desktop-Shortcuts=python

don't forget to add above line if doesn't exists(if already exists then append name from [ ])

[python Shortcut Group]
Name=Python
Exec=python /path/to/script/script.py
TargetEnvironment=Unity

answered May 28 '12 at 09:26

Rahul Virpara

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Where to add this? in a new .desktop file? – Nirmik May 28 '12 at 09:29
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You can also add a bang line to the very top of your script to get rid of python call. A good bang line could be: #!/usr/bin/env python – jasmines May 28 '12 at 09:31
in existing one or you can create launcher having so many quick list. – Rahul Virpara May 28 '12 at 09:33
@jasmines you are right. – Rahul Virpara May 28 '12 at 09:34
@jasmines...Oh that workd amazingly..!! – Nirmik May 28 '12 at 12:33
@virpara...Oh thanx again..!! You r always der 4 me..!! ;) Thanx :p – Nirmik May 28 '12 at 12:34
If smb doesn't understand where to add this - read http://askubuntu.com/questions/141229/how-to-add-a-shell-script-to-launcher-as-shortcut – Nikolay Prokopyev Jan 25 '17 at 10:35

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