Clay is the typed, revision-controlled filesystem vane (kernel module) and also contains Urbit's build system (formerly a separate vane called Ford before it was merged into Clay). Clay's revision control system is similar to Git.
Clay contains a number of desks, which can be thought of as separate repos or branches, and contain the source code for your apps. The %base desk contains the Arvo kernel and vanes including Clay itself, as well as the standard libraries.
Clay is located at /base/sys/vane/clay.hoon within Arvo.
Further Reading
- Using Your Ship: A user guide that includes instructions on using Clay.
- The Clay tutorial: A technical guide to the Clay vane.