openvino/tools/pot/docs/InstallationGuide.md

Post-Training Optimization Tool Installation Guide

Prerequisites

• Python* 3.6 or higher
• OpenVINO™

The minimum and the recommended requirements to run the Post-training Optimization Tool (POT) are the same as in OpenVINO™.

Install POT from PyPI

The simplest way to get the Post-training Optimization Tool and OpenVINO™ installed is to use PyPI. Follow the steps below to do that:

1. Create a separate Python* environment and activate it
2. To install OpenVINO™, run pip install openvino.
3. To install POT and other OpenVINO™ developer tools, run pip install openvino-dev.

Now the Post-training Optimization Tool is available in the command line by the pot alias. To verify it, run pot -h.