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Shortcut

FlathubOther dev tools

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on Flathub and has been in the index since 27 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Shortcut is a Linux desktop utility that helps users create and pin shortcuts for executable files to their app launcher. It provides guided dialogs, input validation, and icon previews to simplify the process. Ideal for users who want quick access to custom applications.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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2023since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Quickly creating shortcuts for launching applications without manual configuration.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Linux desktop users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: linux

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

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

Shortcut is an Other dev tools project. Inferred · not functionally tested: Quickly creating shortcuts for launching applications without manual configuration. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for linux desktop users. Basis unknown · not verified: Shortcut is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on Linux.

Andrei Achim builds and maintains Shortcut, and it first shipped in 2023. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are app launcher integration, file picker dialogs, and input validation.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • App launcher integration
  • File picker dialogs
  • Input validation
  • Icon preview
  • Executable pinning

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
app-shortcutslauncher-integrationdesktop-utility

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Runs on
Linux

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Frequently asked questions about Shortcut

What is Shortcut?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Quickly creating shortcuts for launching applications without manual configuration. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who is Shortcut for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Shortcut is a consumer product built for linux desktop users.
Does Shortcut have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Shortcut is free to use.
What platforms does Shortcut run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Shortcut runs on Linux.
Is Shortcut still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Shortcut?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Flathub, Flathub, and YASS.FlathubFlathubYASS
Who makes Shortcut?
Shortcut is developed by Andrei Achim.
How long has Shortcut been around?
Shortcut first shipped in 2023.

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