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desktop-cli

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Oct 2026; it is registered on PyPI and has been in the index since 25 Jun 2026. How this is checked

desktop-cli is an open-source command-line tool that allows users to interact with and manage .desktop files on Linux systems. It provides features for editing, parsing, and scripting .desktop entries, making it useful for developers and advanced users who need to automate desktop integration tasks.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITWebCLI
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Managing and editing .desktop files from the command line without using a graphical editor.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Linux power users and developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI · deployment: browser, cli

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Record sources: pypi.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

desktop-cli is a CLI tools & terminal project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on managing and editing .desktop files from the command line without using a graphical editor. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for linux power users and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (MIT). Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and the command line.

desktop-cli first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include .desktop file editing, command-line interface, and cross-platform support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • .desktop file editing
  • Command-line interface
  • Cross-platform support
  • File parsing
  • Script integration

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
desktop-file-managementlinux-clifile-editing

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCLI

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

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Frequently asked questions about desktop-cli

What is desktop-cli?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Desktop-cli focuses on managing and editing .desktop files from the command line without using a graphical editor. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is desktop-cli for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: desktop-cli is an open-source project built for linux power users and developers.
Is desktop-cli free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — desktop-cli is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does desktop-cli run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: desktop-cli runs on the web and the command line.
Is desktop-cli still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Oct 2026.
What are alternatives to desktop-cli?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include geneva, baenggipyo, and Zibloh.genevabaenggipyoZibloh
When did desktop-cli launch?
desktop-cli first shipped in 2026.
Is desktop-cli open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — desktop-cli is open source under the MIT license.

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