# OpenCV for bare-metal embedded device

**URL:** <https://forum.opencv.org/t/opencv-for-bare-metal-embedded-device/12629>\
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**Created:** [March 31, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.opencv.org/t/opencv-for-bare-metal-embedded-device/12629 "2023-03-31T11:47:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![peter\_cz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/47e85d/32.png) [@peter\_cz](https://forum.opencv.org/u/peter_cz)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.opencv.org/t/opencv-for-bare-metal-embedded-device/12629/1 "2023-03-31T11:47:06Z")

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Does the OpenCV require you to have an operating system (Linux) for your computer?  
Can OpenCV be compiled and run for bare-metal device (RISCVV) with no OS?