AppImage-Quick-Launcher

Creates a GUI that lets you select which AppImage you want to run.

The idea of creating a sandbox/container for applications is a good development regarding security. The problem I encountered with AppImages was that every time I wanted to execute an AppImage, I had to navigate to its location to run it. This was becoming frustrating, so I created a script that generates a GUI to list all your AppImages, allowing you to select and run the desired one.

Installation Guide

1. Place the AppImage-Quick-Launcher file in one of your $PATH directories, e.g., /usr/bin/.
2. Make the file executable:

   sudo chmod 700 /usr/bin/AppImage-Quick-Launcher

Define Your Default AppImage Folder

In the file, change the APPIMAGE_DIR variable to point to the folder where you save your AppImages.

Optional

Assign a shortcut key to your script. (I use Ubuntu, so here's how you can do it!)

1. Go to Settings.
2. On the left, select Keyboard.
3. Under Keyboard Shortcuts, select View and Customize Shortcuts.
4. Scroll down and select Custom Shortcuts.
5. Click + to add a new shortcut.
6. Enter the following details:
   • Name: Insert a name for this shortcut.
   • Command: /usr/bin/AppImage-Quick-Launcher
7. Click Shortcut.
8. You can now add your own shortcut key. This will launch the script.

Logfile

A logfile nohup.out is created in your appImage location folder/