Minerva

by minerva-archivev2.0.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Minerva is a volunteer-driven effort to archive Myrient entire collection before it goes offline.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id minerva.worker --exact --version 2.0.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Minerva

Minerva uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

Minerva-v2.0.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for Minerva →

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Installers · v2.0.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

nonePatched in wingetCVE-2007-1555Mar 20, 2007
SQL injection vulnerability in forum.php in the Minerva mod 2.0.21 build 238a and earlier for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the c parameter.
nonePatched in wingetCVE-2006-5077affects v2.0.8Sep 28, 2006
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_topic_action_logging.php in Chris Smith Minerva Build 238 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Source: NVD, updated 5h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Minerva on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id minerva.worker --exact --version 2.0.0. winget downloads the installer from minerva-archive and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Minerva silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id minerva.worker --exact 2.0.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Minerva?

Minerva uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: Minerva-v2.0.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Minerva via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id minerva.worker --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Minerva's Apps & Features entry.

Is Minerva free?

Minerva is distributed under CC0-1.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/minerva-archive/worker) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Minerva work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Minerva directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Minerva up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id minerva.worker --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Minerva from microsoft/winget-pkgs.