I try install Monero GUI on whonix-wm template (Qubes OS 4.2.2), but I don’t see Monero Wallet on available apps list in qube’s settings. Any ideas how to make it works?
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For using MoneroGUI from the app lists, you need to search here for somethings like “create desktop shortcut” etc. or maybe someone with more QubesOS skills can help soon here…
I just unpacked the Monero package in my user folders in anon-whonix-17 appVM and started the appimage.file to open MoneroGUI (and yes, you have to make the file executable in file manager before).
Thats it…
And because the version will change from time to time, I stored the Wallets/files in a separate folder beside the GUI, so I always can delete a folder of an old GUI version and unpacking the new version in a new folder…
So -all in all- no need to install the GUI in the workstation template…
How did you install it?
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Please be aware that although this is an easy way to fix the problem, it has the drawback of making you responsible for your launcher. If the way to start Monero GUI wallet will ever change, you will be the one to update it.
If you’re using xfce, already installed the wallet, and don’t want to start from scratch, you can add the launcher yourself. Just create a file with fitting name in ~/.local/share/applications/ (in the app qube). If this folder is empty for you or doesn’t exist, you can search for examples in /usr/share/applications/.
In general, a launcher only requires Name and Exec fields to function. Everything else is just for your convenience.
Consult monero documentation to figure out how to start the GUI wallet from command line (you will need this for “Exec”).
It shouldn’t be a problem for your use case, but keep in mind that launchers in ~/.local/share/applications/ are only available to that specific user. To add a launcher system-wide, you need to save it to /usr/share/applications/ in the template.
After adding the launcher, it will become available in the applications list in qube’s settings. You may need to refresh applications for it to show up though.
p.s. There is a guide for that, with links for further reading.
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