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The command "yay" is a package manager command used in Arch-based Linux distributions. It is a popular alternative to the "pacman" package manager command.

When you run "yay" in the terminal, it allows you to search and install software packages from the Arch User Repository (AUR), which contains community-contributed packages. These packages are not officially maintained or supported by Arch Linux, but they can be useful for accessing software that is not available in the official repositories. The AUR contains a wide range of software, including applications, libraries, and themes.

The "yay" command provides a user-friendly interface to search, install, update, remove, and manage AUR packages. It also handles dependencies and offers interactive prompts during the installation process. With "yay," you can easily access a larger collection of software and extend the capabilities of your Arch-based Linux distribution.