During November 2025, cmpute@qq.com enhanced the IBM/vllm repository by making the OpenCV (cv2) dependency optional, focusing on improving deployment flexibility and reducing the overall dependency footprint. Using Python and leveraging skills in dependency management and software development, they refactored the code to remove the top-level cv2 import, instead conditionally importing it within the relevant method. This approach preserved video processing functionality for users who require it, while allowing the codebase to run smoothly in environments without OpenCV installed. The work addressed deployment challenges and broadened the usability of IBM/vllm without introducing new bugs or regressions.