opencv / opencv/opencv-python

[feature request] PyPi package of regular shared libraries (akin to `apt-get install libopencv-dev`)

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Description

If it's possible, this would simplify installation (outside of full conda env or root apt permissions) of the shared libraries / headers in non-root environments.

There was some previous discussion on headers for linking for the python package cpp extension shared library: https://github.com/opencv/opencv-python/issues/22

But it might be better to have an option of installing full shared libraries/headers along via pip

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The issue names no files or tests; start by reviewing the linked discussion in opencv-python issue #22 and the repository's packaging workflow. Determine whether pip can provide the shared libraries and headers in non-root environments, and define completion as a usable package installation that supplies both.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
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5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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