Desktop Entry File
General Information
| Title | .DESKTOP File Extension |
| Extension | .desktop |
| Full Form | Desktop Entry File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | freedesktop.org |
| MIME Type | application/x-desktop |
File Function
| Primary Function | Application shortcut |
| Additional Functions | Define application settings |
| Features | Executable, Configurable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Plain text |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Application Launchers | Yes |
| Desktop Menus | Yes |
| Quick Launch Panels | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Command injection |
| Best Practices | Validate paths, Limit permissions |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Specification | 1.5 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ini, .conf, .cfg |
