MinIO Is Dead, Long Live MinIO
blog.vonng.com
February 28, 2026
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Summary
MinIO's open-source repository has been archived and is no longer maintained. A fork of MinIO has been created, restoring the admin console and fixing a CVE, allowing users to switch from minio/minio to pgsty/minio while keeping all other configurations the same.
Key Takeaways
- MinIO's open-source repository has been officially archived, marking the end of its maintenance and support.
- The AGPL license allows the community to fork MinIO, ensuring that the code remains accessible despite the company's decision to discontinue the project.
- A new fork of MinIO has been created, restoring the admin console and fixing security vulnerabilities, with the new repository available under the name pgsty/minio.
- The timeline of MinIO's decline included significant events such as a license change, legal actions, and the removal of features, culminating in its official archiving in February 2026.
Community Sentiment
Positives
- The open-source community's willingness to support forks like MinIO indicates a healthy ecosystem where innovation can thrive, even if it starts with just one individual.
- Chainguard's history of maintaining forks suggests a commitment to sustaining valuable projects, which can lead to better options for users in the long run.
- Rustfs is gaining traction as a promising alternative for small-scale usage, highlighting the potential for new solutions to emerge in the object storage space.
Concerns
- There is skepticism about the future of MinIO, as its feature completeness may hinder further development and adaptability to new user needs.
- Concerns about the compatibility between the forked MinIO and the official version raise doubts about the long-term viability of both projects, potentially alienating new users.
