multiple applications with .desktop file not missing/provided

[jacobdillon]

Issue description

The mgba package doesn't seem to provide a .desktop file for mgba-qt (mgba-qt.desktop), which upstream provides here.

Steps to reproduce

Install mgba, look in /nix/store/*mgba* for mgba-qt.desktop file.

Technical details

• system: "x86_64-linux"
• host os: Linux 4.15.7, NixOS, 17.09.3149.ae0b65aacc6 (Hummingbird)
• multi-user?: yes
• sandbox: no
• version: nix-env (Nix) 1.11.16
• channels(jad): "nixos-17.09.3149.ae0b65aacc6"
• channels(root): "nixos-17.09.3149.ae0b65aacc6"
• nixpkgs: /nix/var/nix/profiles/per-user/root/channels/nixos/nixpkgs

Side note: I have noticed a few applications that I use do not ship .desktop files, even when present upstream or in other distributions. Should I list them here, or create a new issue for each?

[jfrankenau]

That sadly is usually the case if a simple make install does not install the provided desktop files and the maintainer of the Nix package forgot to do it by hand. If you've got any other packages where the upstream desktop file is not being installed, feel free to list them here. I'll see what I can do.

[cx405]

@jad340 Could you please change bug header from "mgba: .desktop file is not provided" -> "multiple applications with .desktop file not missing/provided"? Thank you!

Following applications are still missing desktop files in [18.03]:

• clementine (updated, only missing l10n'ed descriptions)
• zandronum
• urban terror (non-free, game)
• openarena

[jacobdillon]

@cx405 Certainly

Here are some other applications I've noticed do not have desktop files:

• logisim
• dwarf-fortress
• xonotic
• gzdoom

[cx405]

More in [18.03]: * skanlite (fixed)

[cx405]

PInging @edolstra @vcunat for awareness, perhaps this bug needs labels as its about systemwide Nixos desktop usability.

[vcunat]

ACK, though too low on my priority list to realistically do something about it myself. Over long term I'd imagine a package linter that scans the built output for various issues (also e.g. ldd -r checks). EDIT: lintian could be a source of inspiration.

[cx405]

More in [18.03]:

• puddletag
• opentyrian

[jfrankenau]

@cx405 The desktop files for clementine and skanlite install fine for me. @jad340 For the desktop file of mgba see #42214.

puddletag has been fixed by #42765.

[cx405]

@jfrankenau Thanks!

Clementine missing translations in description. Skanlite looks fine.

[jfrankenau]

@cx405, the desktop entry file for Clementine is provided by upstream.

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