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+Hello,
+
+I'm using the Arch git-annex package: https://www.archlinux.org/packages/community/x86_64/git-annex/
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+Checking the autostart checkbox in the assistant's web interface has no effect. There is no git-annex desktop file in ~/.config/autostart/ or alike. Neither is one contained in the package, however in the tarball I haven't found either.
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+How does autostarting the assistant works?
+
+Best Thanks!