axodotdev / axodotdev/cargo-dist

Support .desktop files

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feature request
Dominant language
Rust
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Description

It'd be nice if one can configure the shell installer to create a .desktop file on Linux, especially for GUI applications

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Research direction

Start by tracing cargo-dist's shell installer entry point and how installer options are configured. Check the Linux .desktop file requirements for GUI applications; done means a configurable installer path can create a valid .desktop file when requested.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, rust, shell
Domain
desktop-dev, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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