Nautilus-python is a C extension for the Nautilus File Manager that provides access to the Nautilus extension API for python scripts. Using Nautilus-python, it is possible to do anything a C extension can do, but quicker and easier!
The current released version of nautilus-python is 1.1, released October 17, 2011
Download and extract the tarball, enter the program directory, then type:
$ ./configure
$ make
$ sudo make install (or run as root)
You can also fetch and compile the code from our git repository. To do so, type:
$ git clone git://git.gnome.org/nautilus-python
If compiling from a cloned git repository, simply replace the
Nautilus-python depends on the following programs and libraries:
Make sure you have installed the development packages for these libraries before compiling nautilus-python. You will also need the standard GNU and GNOME build tools installed.
Who is using Nautilus-Python to write extensions? Here is a short list I have compiled. Please email me if you would like your extension added to this list.