- Added JSON data type with dynamic schema support and partition keys, boosting flexible schemas and filter/search performance.
- Integrated database support into RBAC for enhanced multi‑tenancy security, added Alibaba Cloud OSS storage, and introduced a new connect API with auto‑indexing and rate‑limit improvements.
- Breaking change: upgrading from MinIO standalone requires manual data migration due to incompatibility; also includes numerous bug fixes and reduced disk usage.