Systemprovided

Systemprovided is a descriptor used in software development to indicate that a component—a library, module, or resource—is provided by the operating system or runtime environment rather than being distributed with the application itself. The label is commonly encountered in dependency management, build scripts, and platform SDKs, where it informs tooling and developers that the artifact will be available at runtime from the system image or host environment.

Context and usage: In mobile and embedded platforms, system-provided libraries are included in the OS; applications typically link against them and must not ship duplicates. In containerized or cloud environments, a base image may include system-provided utilities that apps rely on.

Implications: Because the artifact is not included in the deployment package, portability across systems may require a compatible OS or runtime. Version constraints apply; updating the system may update the provided component, affecting behavior. Licensing considerations may also differ since the provider is the platform, not the app.

Related terms: System-provided contrasts with bundled, vendored, or separate dependencies; you may see this label in configuration files or documentation. The term is not a universal standard and can vary in exact meaning between ecosystems, but generally signals reliance on the host environment for that component.