dh_installgsettings - Linux

Overview

dh_installgsettings is a powerful tool that enables Linux distributions to set default GNOME settings for packages. It integrates seamlessly with Debian’s packaging system, simplifying the configuration of GNOME applications during package installation.

Syntax

dh_installgsettings [options] -- DEFAULTS_PATH [EXTRA_DEFAULTS_PATH ...]

Options/Flags

• — -l LANG – Set GNOME Language via Language code (e.g., "en" for English) (default: "en")
• — -p – Do not generate the GNOME configuration files
• — -R SCHEMA – Do not install the specified schema
• — -x – Disable graphical prompts and use defaults

Examples

Simple Installation with Default Settings:

dh_installgsettings -- gnome-shell

Install Specific Schema with Custom Language:

dh_installgsettings -- -l fr org.gnome.desktop.background

Disable GNOME Configuration File Generation:

dh_installgsettings -- -p my-package

Common Issues

• Missing schema: Ensure the specified GNOME schema exists. Check the GNOME schema database for availability.
• Permission denied: Make sure you have sufficient privileges to install GNOME settings.

Integration

Integrating with Debian Packaging:

package: example-package
[...]
dh_installgsettings -l fr org.gnome.desktop.background

Combining with Other Tools:

gsettings list-recursively | grep org.gnome.desktop.background | dh_installgsettings -- "$@"

Related Commands

• gsettings – Manage GNOME settings from the command line
• dconf – Advanced GNOME settings configuration tool