Create Pycharm Launcher in Ubuntu

Quick way to create Pycharm launcher.

  • Start Pycharm using the ./pycharm.sh file located under bin folder.

  • Once the Pycharm application loads, navigate to tools menu and select “Create Desktop Entry..”

  • This type of window will open up.

Create Pycharm Launcher in Ubuntu

  • Check the box if you want the launcher for all users.

  • If you Check the box i.e “Create entry for all users”, you will be asked for your password.

  • A message should appear informing you that it was successful.

  • Now Restart Pycharm application and you will find Pycharm in Unity dash and Application launcher.

source: theviralcode - Vivek Joshi