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Slingshot category is already defined if new application installed (Accessories, Graphics, Internet, etc). I want to create new category, for example Personal categories that contains custom apps inside. It's possible to create new category in Slingshot?
Thank you.
STEP 1 : Create a new file in the launcher
$ sudo touch /usr/share/applications/appname.desktop
STEP 2 : Edit this file
[Desktop Entry]
Name=App Name
Comment=Comment if you want
Icon=Path/icone
Terminal=false
Type=Application
StartupNotify=false
Categories=newcategorie1,newcategorie2 <===== create your categories here
