docs/examples/core/ipython-qtconsole.desktop

# If you want ipython to appear in a linux app launcher ("start menu"), install this by doing:
# sudo desktop-file-install ipython-qtconsole.desktop

[Desktop Entry]
Comment=Enhanced interactive Python qtconsole
Exec=ipython qtconsole
GenericName[en_US]=Python shell
GenericName=Python shell
Icon=gnome-netstatus-idle
Name[en_US]=IPython Qt console
Name=IPython Qt console
Categories=Development;Utility;
StartupNotify=false
Terminal=false
Type=Application
X-Ayatana-Desktop-Shortcuts=Pylab;Pylabinline

[Pylab Shortcut Group]
Name=Pylab
Exec=ipython qtconsole --pylab
TargetEnvironment=Unity

[Pylabinline Shortcut Group]
Name=Pylab (inline plots)
Exec=ipython qtconsole --pylab=inline
TargetEnvironment=Unity