The idea is to be able to create a shortcut from context menu in order to access an application or even an internet link.The gnome-desktop-item-edit (as indicated here) depends on the gnome-panel package that is not available on all systems.Is there another way?
Add 'Create launcher' to Nautilus context menu (without `gnome-desktop-item-edit`)
nautilus;menu;desktop shortcuts
Create a new template file for a launcherAs indicated here, the ~/Templates folder can be used to add new options under the context menu 'New document'.So:gedit ~/Templates/New Launcher.desktopwith this content:[Desktop Entry]Type=ApplicationName=Icon=Categories=System;Settings;Exec=Terminal=falseOpen it as text, fill the different lines as desired and save. For an internet link, write something like Exec=firefox <your link>.Then, double click it and select Trust and launch to see the proper name.