Original error: 'opencv4nodejs' module is required to use OpenCV features

The problem

Unable to use opencv features even though it is installed.

Environment

• Appium version (or git revision) that exhibits the issue: 1.22.3
• Desktop OS/version used to run Appium: MacOS 12.5.1
• Node.js version (unless using Appium.app|exe): 18.9.0
• Npm or Yarn package manager: NPM
• Mobile platform/version under test: Android 12
• Real device or emulator/simulator: Pixel 4a 5G
• Appium CLI or Appium.app|exe: Appium CLI

Details

I get the error Original error: 'opencv4nodejs' module is required to use OpenCV features even though it is installed. Running npm list -g shows the following: /usr/local/lib ├── @appium/doctor@1.16.26 ├── appium@1.22.3 ├── npm@8.19.1 ├── opencv-build@0.1.9 └── opencv4nodejs@5.6.0

I have tried uninstalling and re-installing appium, opencv, and npm multiple times but to no avail.

Link to Appium logs

(https://gist.github.com/hello297/64a0c7cfb98c46ac102c0559db8750d9)

[StephanB75]

@hello297 here are 2 guides which look good https://appiumpro.com/editions/123-migrating-to-appium-20-part-1-capability-prefixes https://journeyofquality.com/2021/10/08/migrate-appium-server-1-x-to-2-x/

[StephanB75]

installing opencv was really a pain for me in appium 1.x But better you should start migarting to 2.0 because all latest drivers and clients depending on it, most probably it will not work anymore sooner or later because appium 1.x will get no updates anymore.