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Why is the extension support based on the compiler

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Description

The supported extensions (e.g. vector and others) should not rely on the compiler. This is an insane decision - the flags should be controlled by the config, unless OpenSBI requires everyone to build their own compiler.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading the issue discussion and tracing how supported extensions and compiler flags are currently selected in OpenSBI. Identify the configuration path and the assumptions that make extension support compiler-dependent. Done means the project has an agreed design for controlling these flags through configuration, with its required implementation and validation scope documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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