ya

Add a package

$ ya pack [[-a|--all]] [package]

$ ya pack [[-u|--upgrade]]

$ ya sub [kinds]

$ ya pub --str [string_message]

$ ya pub --json [json_message]

$ ya pub-to --str [message] [receiver] [kind]

yay [options] [targets]
Common usage examples:
yay -Syu                         (Update all system and AUR packages)
yay -S <package_name>        (Install a package from official repos or AUR)
yay -Ss <keyword>             (Search for packages in official repos and AUR)
yay -R <package_name>        (Remove a package)

-S, --sync
    Synchronizes packages. Used for installing new packages, upgrading system, or refreshing package databases.

-R, --remove
    Removes specified packages from the system.

-U, --upgrade
    Installs or upgrades packages by specifying local package files (e.g., .pkg.tar.xz).

-Q, --query
    Queries the package database for information about installed or available packages.

-G, --getpkgbuild
    Downloads the PKGBUILD file for a specified package from the AUR or official repositories.

-P, --print
    Prints yay's current configuration or cache information.

--noconfirm
    Bypasses all interactive confirmation prompts during operations, proceeding automatically.

--nodiff
    Suppresses the display of PKGBUILD differences when installing or updating AUR packages.

--needed
    Prevents reinstallation of targets that are already up-to-date during installation or sync operations.

--devel
    Includes development packages (e.g., Git, SVN packages) in update checks, often used with -Syu.

--aur
    Limits the operation to only packages found in the Arch User Repository, excluding official repositories.

--repo
    Limits the operation to only packages found in official Arch Linux repositories, excluding the AUR.

The command "ya" is not a standard Linux command. This analysis describes "yay" (Yet Another Yogurt), a widely popular and powerful command-line tool for Arch Linux. yay acts as an advanced wrapper for pacman, Arch's official package manager, providing seamless integration with the AUR (Arch User Repository). It allows users to easily search, install, update, and manage packages from both official repositories and the vast community-driven AUR. Known for its user-friendly interface, speed, and robust dependency resolution, yay significantly simplifies software management for Arch users by offering a unified workflow.

As stated, the direct command "ya" is not a standard Linux utility. This information pertains to "yay", a specific AUR helper widely used on Arch Linux and its derivatives.
yay is exclusive to Arch-based distributions and requires pacman to function.
Packages from the AUR are user-contributed; they are not officially vetted or supported by Arch Linux. Users should exercise caution and review PKGBUILDs before installing AUR packages.

yay excels at automating the process of fetching, building, and installing packages from the Arch User Repository. It intelligently resolves dependencies, handles build processes, and offers interactive prompts, streamlining the often complex AUR workflow.

yay provides extensive configuration options, allowing users to customize its behavior, build processes, and default settings through a dedicated configuration file or environment variables. This flexibility enables users to tailor yay to their specific needs and preferences.

yay was developed by J.C. Hong (Jguer) as a modern and more efficient successor to earlier AUR helpers like yaourt and pacaur. It quickly gained significant popularity within the Arch Linux community due to its superior speed, robust dependency resolution, and intuitive command-line interface. Its active development on GitHub and widespread adoption have established it as a de facto standard tool for managing software on Arch Linux, integrating both official repository and AUR packages seamlessly.

pacman(8), makepkg(8), aura(8), paru(8)