Add `Keywords` section to the generated desktop file

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Issue type
Feature
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Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop

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Locate the Python entry point that generates the desktop file and inspect how its existing metadata fields are written. Add the requested Keywords entry, including “store”, then verify that the generated file contains it and that the software can be found through the menu search.

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Description

Add Keywords section to the generated desktop file, so it is easier to find the software manager

for example, I always search for the word store, and I would expect it to appear in the search from the menu

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