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ubuntudebianmimefile-association

How do I register a file association in Ubuntu


I'm in the process of creating a Ubuntu Installer and I need to register my own file extension I cant find any examples of how to do this.

Could people provide me with some script snippets on how to do this?

NB: Im using InstallJammer to help me create the installer, which allows me to call external scripts - so that is why a script would be beneficial.


Solution

  • An InstallJammer installer won't integrate very well with the distribution, but here goes.

    Use xdg-mime install and xdg-mime default to set up the mimetype and associate it.