CLI Tools for Minio and AWS S3

Minio is an open-source object storage server compatible with Amazon S3. While Minio’s web-based interface is quite powerful, there are several command-line interface (CLI) tools available that provide additional functionalities and ease of use for developers and system administrators. CLI tools are particularly useful for automating tasks, integrating with scripts, and managing storage from remote servers. This article explores some of the best CLI tools for managing Minio.

This article is part of Mino tutorial series.

1. mc (Minio Client)

The official Minio Client, known as mc, is a powerful CLI tool designed to work with Minio and other S3-compatible storage services.There are a number of functions offered by the program, from basic file operations to advanced administrative functions.

Key Features:

• Basic File Operations: Perform tasks such as cp, mv, rm, ls, mb (make bucket), and rb (remove bucket).
• Policy Management: Set and manage bucket policies to control access.
• Mirroring: Mirror data between different Minio servers or between Minio and S3.
• User Management: Manage users and groups, and assign policies.

2. s3cmd

s3cmd is a popular CLI tool for managing S3-compatible object storage, including Minio. It is designed for scriptability and automation, making it a great tool for batch operations.

Key Features:

• File Management: Upload, download, delete, and list files.
• Bucket Operations: Create and delete buckets.
• Sync: Synchronize directories with S3-compatible storage.
• ACL Management: Set access control lists (ACLs) for buckets and objects.

3. AWS CLI

The AWS CLI is a universal tool for managing AWS services, including S3. Since Minio is compatible with the S3 API, you can use AWS CLI to manage Minio as well.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Operations: Perform a wide range of operations on S3 buckets and objects.
• Scripting: Integrate with shell scripts for automation.
• Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

4. Rclone

Rclone is a versatile command-line program to manage files on cloud storage. It supports many storage providers, including Minio.

Key Features:

Sync and Copy: Synchronize files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers.
Encryption: Support for encrypted remote storage.
Mounting: Mount remote storage as a file system on your local machine.

Conclusion

CLI tools for Minio provide powerful and flexible ways to manage object storage, automate tasks, and integrate with scripts and other tools. By leveraging these CLI tools, you can efficiently manage your Minio storage, streamline your workflow, and ensure robust data management practices.