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How do I run a script on Unity login/logout?

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I have two scripts - one to mount some folders over SSHFS - and one to unmount.

I would like to launch the mount script when my default Ubuntu desktop is launched (after I log in at the graphical console) - and the unmount script when I "Log Out..." from the cog-wheel at the top-right of the desktop.

Please can someone tell me how to achieve this? What are the most convenient/standard hooks to run commands on desktop launch / exit?

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answered 2 Years ago ideobedi · Accepted Answer

The solution was to use upstart tasks. I required two tasks - one fired when the desktop initializes for a user; the second when the users session expires. The following two scripts work for me under Ubuntu 14.04.

In ~/.config/upstart/desktopOpen.conf

description "Desktop Open Task"

start on desktop-start

task

script

# Commands to mount sshfs go here as shell-script.

end script

In ~/.config/upstart/desktopClose.conf

description "Desktop Close Task"

start on session-end

task

script

# Commands to unmount sshfs go here as shell-script.

end script

My fingers are crossed that these events will continue to meet requirements in future Ubuntu releases. I thought it worth posting my solution here - in case it is of use to others.