linkmaker

LinkMaker is an open-source rewriting of Windows right-click > create shortcut.

This rewriting is especially useful as it can run on Linux via Wine, allowing you to create shortcuts executable by a double-click on Un*x systems.

New: now contains an auto installer to register as a Linux App!

linkmaker is written by Nicolas Mougin (mougino@free.fr).

You can download the program at http://mougino.free.fr/freeware/#lnkm

Changelog

• v0.3 (2026-01-21)
  • re-write GUI
  • add support for command line - type: linkmaker /?
  • allow to create internet url shortcuts
  • add a program updater
  • fix for Wine 11.0 breaking 'start.exe' retrocompatibility
• v0.2 (2025-10-07)
  • allow multiple selection in order to mass-create shortcuts
  • propose to install program as a Linux App
  • improve behavior in Linux
• v0.1 (2025-09-29) Initial release

License

linkmaker is provided under the GNU GPL V3 license.

See "gpl.txt" or https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html

Source code is available at http://mougino.free.fr/code/index.php?p=linkmaker

How to build

linkmaker is written and compiled with Classic PowerBasic v9.07.0205. http://powerbasic.com