How can I set default command arguments for apps in CachyOS?
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MellowMoon123
I'm using CachyOS with Hyprland and prefer launching applications directly from the terminal. However, some applications require additional arguments to run correctly. While I could create a shell script for each app with the necessary arguments, that would clutter my home directory or require me to navigate to their paths each time. Is there a way to customize commands like 'firefox' or 'discord' to always include these arguments by default? I've heard that .desktop files can specify 'exec = ' to include arguments, but my applications folder is empty, so I'm not sure how to implement that.
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Just to clarify, when you mention 'default command,' are you referring to launching an app through a file manager or just running commands in the terminal? If it's in the terminal, setting up aliases is the way to go.
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Really, using shell aliases should do the trick without any need for complex scripts. If you're considering a more permanent fix, make sure to save these in either your `.bashrc` or a separate `.bash_aliases` file. That way, they can load up every time you open a new terminal.
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You can easily set this up using aliases! Just add a line like `alias firefox="firefox --foo --bar"` to your `.bashrc` or the equivalent for your shell, and it will always include those arguments when you run the command.
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To clarify about the .desktop files: those are mainly for GUI launchers and won't affect what happens when you type commands in the shell itself, like `firefox`. But if you just want to add some custom parameters, stick to aliases—they're much simpler!
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