How To Install opencv-core on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install opencv-core in AlmaLinux 8. opencv-core is OpenCV core libraries

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install opencv-core on AlmaLinux 8.

What is opencv-core

This package contains the OpenCV C/C++ core libraries.

We can use yum or dnf to install opencv-core on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install opencv-core.

Install opencv-core on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install opencv-core using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install opencv-core

Install opencv-core on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install opencv-core using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install opencv-core

How To Uninstall opencv-core on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the opencv-core package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove opencv-core

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install opencv-core on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.