I wrote a **bash script** that organizes GNOME Shell app folders with **localization support** using `.directory` files. It creates clean,...
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The original was posted on /r/gnome by /u/7up4 on 2025-11-05 20:17:30+00:00.

I wrote a bash script that organizes GNOME Shell app folders with localization support using .directory files.

It creates clean, categorized folders for all your apps—like Utilities, Games, Office, Multimedia, Development, and more—while showing proper names in your system language.

Features

  • Auto-creates app folders with correct GNOME categories
  • Uses .directory files for translations
  • Pre-configured for common app types (Utilities, Games, Office, Audio/Video, etc.)
  • Fully customizable folder order and categories

Usage

git clone https://github.com/7up4/gnome-app-grid-categorizer.git
cd gnome-app-grid-categorizer
chmod +x gnome-app-grid-categorizer.sh
./gnome-app-grid-categorizer.sh

GitHub: 7up4/gnome-app-grid-categorizer

UPD: Another way to keep apps categorized is App Grid Wizard extension. I created PR to support different locales