Run scripts in a folder from "Run Application" launcher in ubuntu

Question

I have some bash scripts in my ~/bin folder. I have added this folder to my PATH variable in ~/.bashrc, so I can run them from terminal easily. But I want to run them by simply typing them in the "Run Application" launcher (Alt + F2).

I am not looking for adding a launcher for a single script. I want to put my scripts in a folder and run it using the "Run Application" dialog by typing script name.

"Run Application" dialog image:

Thanks!

Answer 1

Scripts you put in your ~/bin folder should run by simply typing their name, pressing AltF2however:

• If the image is from your computer (which I doubt, it seems an old one): simply type the scriptname, not necessary to include the path (which would be wrong in this example, since the script is in ~/bin, not in /usr/sbin, like in your image.
• Make sure the script is executable

• if you (need to) run the script with sudo privileges, you should install gksu first:

  sudo apt-get install gksu
  

  and the run them with the command:

  gksu <scriptname>
  

  (As mentioned: I assume the image is not from your computer)

  Explanation:

  Since you do not run the script in a terminal, you should give Ubuntu another way to ask for your password, like gksu.