A lightweight Linux CLI for creating Firefox-powered web shortcuts as native desktop applications.
Project description
Fireweb
Fireweb is a lightweight Linux CLI tool for creating Firefox-powered web shortcuts that appear as desktop applications.
Create shortcuts to your favorite websites, give them custom names and icons, and manage them directly from your terminal.
Features
- Create Firefox-powered web shortcuts
- Automatically generate shortcut names from URLs
- Use custom icons or the default Fireweb icon
- List all Fireweb shortcuts
- Delete shortcuts by name or URL
- No external Python dependencies
Installation
Clone the repository:
git clone <repository-url>
cd fireweb
Install using uv:
uv tool install .
Usage
Create a shortcut
fireweb create --url chatgpt.com
Optionally specify a name:
fireweb create --url chatgpt.com --name ChatGPT
Or use a custom icon:
fireweb create --url chatgpt.com --icon /path/to/icon.png
List shortcuts
fireweb list
Or:
fireweb -l
Delete a shortcut
By name:
fireweb delete --name ChatGPT
Or by URL:
fireweb delete --url chatgpt.com
How It Works
Fireweb creates .desktop files in:
~/.local/share/applications/
Each shortcut launches its URL in a new Firefox window, allowing websites to behave more like standalone desktop applications.
Requirements
- Linux
- Firefox
- Python 3.11+
Status
Fireweb is currently at v0.1.0.
The project is intentionally small and experimental. Bug reports and contributions are welcome.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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