Introduction: YAY, short for "Yet Another Yogurt," is a versatile and user-friendly Pacman wrapper and AUR helper written in Go. It offers additional functionalities and makes managing packages from the Arch User Repository (AUR) easier. This guide will walk you through the installation process of YAY on your Arch Linux system, ensuring that you can take advantage of its features and enjoy a seamless package management experience.
Step 1: Preparing your system Before installing YAY, ensure that your Arch Linux system is up to date. Open a terminal and execute the following commands to synchronize your system:
sudo pacman -Syu
This will update all your existing packages to the latest versions.
Step 2: Installing dependencies YAY requires certain dependencies to function properly. Let's begin by installing Git, which is necessary for downloading the YAY source code. Enter the following command in your terminal:
sudo pacman -S git
Step 3: Cloning the YAY repository With Git installed, you can now clone the YAY repository onto your system. In your terminal, execute the following command:
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay.git
This command will create a local copy of the YAY repository in your current directory.
Step 4: Building and installing YAY Once the cloning process is complete, navigate to the newly created 'yay' directory using the command:
cd yay
Next, use the makepkg utility to build and install YAY. Execute the following commands:
makepkg -si
The -s flag tells makepkg to resolve and install all required dependencies automatically, while the -i flag instructs it to install the package after building. This process might take a few moments, depending on your system's specifications.
Step 5: Verifying the installation After the installation process completes successfully, YAY is ready to use. You can verify the installation by typing the following command:
yay --version
If YAY is installed correctly, the command will display the version information, confirming that YAY is up and running on your Arch Linux system.
Step 6: Updating YAY To ensure you have the latest version of YAY and benefit from its latest features and bug fixes, it's essential to update it regularly. Execute the following command to update YAY:
yay -Syu
This command will synchronize and update YAY, along with all the other packages installed on your system.
Conclusion: By following this step-by-step guide, you have successfully installed YAY (Yet Another Yogurt) on your Arch Linux system. YAY provides an intuitive and efficient way to manage packages from the Arch User Repository (AUR) and enhance your overall package management experience. With YAY, you can effortlessly install, update, and remove packages from the AUR, extending the range of software available to you. Enjoy exploring the vast ecosystem of packages offered by the Arch Linux community with the help of YAY!