Copy File Path from Context Menu in LXQt/pcmanfm-qt

In this example, a function will be added to the context menu that allows copying the absolute file path or the path of a directory to the clipboard. The xclip package is used for this purpose. Alternatively, the xsel package can be used.

Instructions

1. Create a .desktop file: Create the directory $HOME/.local/share/file-manager/actions/ if it doesn't already exist. This name is expected by LXQt and pcmanfm-qt. Create a file named like copy-path.desktop within that directory with the following content:

   [Desktop Entry]
   Type=Action
   Profiles=profile1
   
   Name=Copy path
   Name[de]=Pfad kopieren
   
   Icon=edit-copy
   
   [X-Action-Profile profile1]
   MimeTypes=all/allfiles;inode/directory;
   Exec=sh -c 'echo -n %f | xclip -selection clipboard'
   

2. Install xclip: Install xclip if it is not already installed:

   sudo apt install xclip
   

Notes

• Directory structure: The file must be located in the directory $HOME/.local/share/file-manager/actions/.
• Dependencies: xclip or an alternative must be installed (sudo apt install xclip).

References

• lxqt/pcmanfm-qt custom Actions
• xclip
• Manjaro Wiki