Add to Desktop For Linux

Have you always wanted to have your Ubuntu desktop filled to the brim with application shortcuts? If the answer is yes, then read on because this little GNOME extension might just be exactly what you need.

It's called Add to Desktop and, just like its name states, it allows you to add application shortcuts to the desktop on Ubuntu (or any other distro with GNOME-based DE).

Features:

• Simple and easy to use GNOME extension


• Add application shortcuts to your desktop with a few clicks


• No complicated steps required


• Drag and drop files directly from Nautilus to other apps

Technical Specifications:

• Price: FREE


• Publisher: Tommimon


• Extension Link: EGO website


• Installation: Extension Manager app is available for faster installation

In short, if you value a few seconds of your time, and you often find yourself wanting or needing desktop shortcuts for various apps, then Add to Desktop is an excellent choice.

This extension is plain and simple a joy to use. It adds a new line to the app context menu in the Applications grid/launcher when and if clicked automatically creates a desktop shortcut to the app. It can be installed directly from the EGO website, or even faster via the marvelously useful Extension Manager app.