If you want to add custom .desktop shortcut file into start menu in Linux Mint with Mate desktop environment, copy this file into folder:
~/.local/share/applications
![](https://andjey.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/linux_mint_start_menu_desktop.png)
That’s all, now you can find this programs in start menu and pin them to Favorites:
![](https://andjey.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/linux_mint_start_menu.png)