OS: Ubuntu 24.04 Using software in AppImage format can lead to Ubuntu not recognizing it properly when handling links. Here’s how to configure Ubuntu to manage an AppImage application seamlessly. We'll use Obsidian as an example. Step 1: Creating a .desktop File To make the Obsidian AppImage discoverable by the system, create a .desktop file—a shortcut that defines how the application should be launched. Here’s the content for the file: [Desktop Entry] Exec=/path_to_the_appimage/Obsidian-1.6.5.AppImage --no-sandbox %U Name=Obsidian Terminal=false Type=Application MimeType=x-scheme-handler/obsidian; Explanation of Key Entries: Exec : The command to run the AppImage, with --no-sandbox to avoid sandboxing errors. Name : The display name of the app. Terminal : Set to false to avoid opening a terminal window. Type : Identifies this as an application. MimeType : Registers obsidian:// links to be handled by this application. After creating t...