How to add shell script to launcher in Ubuntu 17.04?

Question

I want to add a launcher icon to execute a shell script. The script has execute permissions for all users. I've created a file called wake.desktop in ~/.local/share/applications/:

[Desktop Entry]
Exec=gksudo /home/myuser/enablewake.sh
Icon=/home/myuser/icon1.png
Encoding=UTF-8
Terminal=true
Name=EnableWake
Type=Application

This is the script:

#!/bin/bash
# Enable Wake on IR for USB bus 3 port 1 (MCE Remote) 
echo enabled > /sys/bus/usb/devices/3-1/power/wakeup

Unfortunately there's no entry in my launcher. How can I get a shortcut to this shell script on my launcher?

OK I've added 'gksudo' to the Exec= (and removed the sudo from the script), and also added #!/bin/bash to the top of the shell script. Still nothing in the Launcher — user1175461, Dec 01 '17 at 22:07

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 01 '17 at 22:09

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First, you should address the issues raised by @dessert. Once you have done that, open the Dash and search for "wake". It should appear and you can click-and-drag it to the launcher.

answered Dec 01 '17 at 22:09

Andrew Shum

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Thanks - I've managed to find it and click and drag it to the launcher – user1175461 Dec 01 '17 at 22:45

How to add shell script to launcher in Ubuntu 17.04?

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