https://github.com/benjetson/gnome-dash-fix

Sort GNOME apps dashboard by category.
https://github.com/benjetson/gnome-dash-fix

bash-script dconf gnome gnome-shell gsettings python3

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Sort GNOME apps dashboard by category.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/benjetson/gnome-dash-fix
• Owner: BenJetson
• License: mit
• Created: 2017-04-23T18:17:37.000Z (over 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2023-08-27T07:26:08.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-21T21:26:54.392Z (4 months ago)
• Topics: bash-script, dconf, gnome, gnome-shell, gsettings, python3
• Language: Python
• Homepage: http://www.bengodfrey.net/gnome-dash-fix/
• Size: 18.6 KB
• Stars: 121
• Watchers: 6
• Forks: 13
• Open Issues: 7
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Sort GNOME Shell Apps!

This simple shell script makes the GNOME Shell Apps Dashboard sort the apps into their respective categories based on the [FreeDesktop standard](https://standards.freedesktop.org/menu-spec/latest/apa.html).

## Results

A nicely sorted Apps Dashboard!

![Screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/2o2yIib.png)

_App icons are property of their respective owners._

## How to use?

*You may want to back up your dConf before doing this, just in case something goes wrong.*

#### Using the new beta interactive script

1. Clone or download the repository from GitHub.

2. Open a terminal and `cd` to the directory containing the files.

3. Flag `interactive.py` as executable: `chmod +x interactive.py`

4. Run the script: `./interactive.py`

4. Follow the instructions on-screen and make selections using the keyboard.

5. Enjoy!

#### Using the legacy shell script

1. Clone or download this repository from GitHub.

2. Open a terminal and `cd` to the directory containing the files.

3. Flag `appfixer.sh` as executable: `chmod +x ./appfixer.sh`

4. Run `./appfixer.sh` from a terminal.

5. Restart GNOME Shell by pressing `ALT+F2` and running the command `r`. Alternatively, you could restart your machine or log out/in to achieve this.

6. Enjoy!

## Got a problem?

Read the [Wiki FAQ](https://github.com/BenJetson/gnome-dash-fix/wiki/FAQ:-Interactive) to see if your problem has already been solved. If not, then [open an issue](https://github.com/BenJetson/gnome-dash-fix/issues/new).