MinIO repository is no longer maintained (github.com)

Article summary

The MinIO repository is no longer maintained, with the developers pivoting to a closed-source repository. This has led to a search for alternative solutions that provide S3-compatible storage. Several options have been suggested, including Garage, Ceph, and SeaweedFS. The discussion revolves around the tradeoffs and limitations of these alternatives.

Main themes

• MinIO maintenance
• S3-compatible storage
• Alternative solutions
• Open-source vs closed-source
• Storage tradeoffs

What commenters say

• The distinction between 'maintenance mode' and 'no longer maintained' is significant, as it implies different levels of support and security updates.
• Some alternatives, such as Garage, may not be suitable for production environments due to limitations like lack of CORS support.
• The search for a simple, S3-compatible storage solution for local and small-scale deployments is ongoing, with options like SeaweedFS and VersityGW being considered.
• The use of a proxy for CORS support is seen as an overkill by some, while others consider it a necessary workaround for certain use cases.
• The choice of alternative solution depends on specific needs, such as distributed storage, performance, and ease of setup.
• Some contributors are concerned about the potential for 'rug-pull' tactics, where open-source projects are abandoned or closed off, and are wary of projects with restrictive licensing agreements.
• There is a need for a simple, stateless S3 proxy that can translate S3 calls to various backends, such as local filesystems or other storage services.