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+[Desktop Entry]
+Type=Application
+Name=ranger
+Comment=Launches the ranger file manager
+Icon=utilities-terminal
+Terminal=false
+Exec=kitty -e ranger
+Categories=ConsoleOnly;System;FileTools;FileManager
+MimeType=inode/directory;
+Keywords=File;Manager;Browser;Explorer;Launcher;Vi;Vim;Python