Minerva is a volunteer-driven effort to archive Myrient entire collection before it goes offline.
Publisher’s description
What is Minerva?
Minerva by minerva-archive is open-source Windows software in the archivers category. It ranks 49th by popularity among archivers in this catalogue. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (minerva-archive/worker) has 185 stars. Similar programs include 7-Zip, PeaZip and WinRAR.
Project description on GitHub: “Distributed Minerva Worker”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Minerva is an open-source archiver tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Minerva safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
78D7CB8B260717836DD5612D5DF35764E368F5951C25C5B2458B2D3905BD4074· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0Latest | March 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id minerva.worker -eMinerva-v2.0.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- minerva-archive
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- CC0-1.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/minerva-archive/worker
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- March 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 185
- GitHub forks
- 18
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- minerva.worker
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Minerva free?
Yes. Minerva is open-source software under the CC0-1.0 licence.
Is Minerva safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Minerva with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Minerva be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Minerva run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Minerva without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Minerva?
7-Zip, PeaZip, WinRAR, Zstandard and UPX. The alternatives page compares them.
