diff --git a/linux/cwtch.desktop b/linux/cwtch.desktop
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+[Desktop Entry]
+Name=Cwtch
+Comment=Metadata Resistant Instant Messaging
+Exec=~/.local/bin/cwtch
+Icon=~/.local/share/icons/cwtch.png
+StartupNotify=true
+Type=Application
+Keywords=Internet;IM;Instant Messaging;Messaging;Chat
+Terminal=false
+Categories=Network;InstantMessaging;
diff --git a/linux/cwtch.png b/linux/cwtch.png
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diff --git a/linux/install.sh b/linux/install.sh
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+#!/bin/sh
+
+mkdir -p ~/.local/bin
+cp ui ~/.local/bin/cwtch
+
+mkdir -p ~/.local/share/icons
+cp cwtch.png ~/.local/share/icons
+
+mkdir -p ~/.local/share/applications
+sed "s|~|$HOME|" cwtch.desktop > $HOME/.local/share/applications/cwtch.desktop