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Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM

MinIO Shuts Down: Popular Storage Tool No Longer Maintained

📰 What Happened

MinIO, a popular open-source storage software used by many companies, announced it will no longer be maintained. The GitHub repository was archived on February 13, 2026, making it read-only. The project's creator updated the README file to clarify that no new updates or fixes will be made.

💡 Why It Matters

Thousands of organizations rely on MinIO to store and manage their data. With no more updates, these companies must find new solutions or risk security problems. The software has over 60,000 stars on GitHub, showing how widely it was used across the tech industry.

🔮 What Happens Next

Organizations using MinIO will need to decide whether to migrate to alternative storage solutions or maintain the code themselves. The open-source community may create new forks to continue development independently.

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