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Create Desktop Shortcut¶

Bring a familiar shortcut workflow to the Mac. MenuSmith creates real Finder aliases on the Desktop for selected items or the current Finder folder, without copying the original or creating a symbolic link.

• Access: Free
• Finder availability: Files & folders, Folder background

See the Create Desktop Shortcut overview and screenshots on the MenuSmith website.

Add and configure¶

1. Open Action Library and find Create Desktop Shortcut.
2. Choose a starter configuration and add it to My Finder Menu.
3. Select the new Menu Action and review its settings and availability rules in the Inspector.
4. Run it from a matching Finder context.

Settings¶

• Play Completion Sound

Starter configurations¶

• Create Desktop Shortcut

Starter configurations set initial values only. Adding one does not permanently link the Menu Action to that starter.

What it can do¶

• Works with files, folders, applications, and multiple selections
• Creates real Finder aliases
• Keeps existing Desktop items and chooses a numbered name
• Optional completion sound

Typical workflow¶

1. Add Create Desktop Shortcut
2. Select Finder items or right-click a folder background
3. Run the Action

Important details¶

• Desktop and source folders must be covered by Authorized Folders.
• An existing alias is resolved to its original item before a new Desktop alias is created.

If MenuSmith asks for access, review Authorized Folders. If the Action does not appear, check Finder Integration and the Menu Action's availability rules.