I just found out that the Duende team completely deleted IdentityServer4 from their GitHub repo. This is more than just marking it as EOL. They’ve wiped everything clean!
I’m pretty shocked about this. It means we’ve lost access to all the issues, discussions, and solutions that were part of that repo. It feels like a big blow to the open-source community.
What’s your take on this? Do you think it’s fair to remove all traces of a project like this? I’m curious to hear what others think about this situation.
I also noticed they’ve taken down their documentation. It’s like they’re trying to erase IdentityServer4 from existence.
Update: Apparently, they’ve decided to restore it for a week. But still, this whole situation leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
wow thats crazy! i used identityserver4 in a few projects n now its just… gone? kinda feels like a slap in the face to all the devs who relied on it. wonder if they’re tryin to force everyone onto their paid version? not cool duende, not cool at all
This decision by Duende is indeed concerning. While companies have the right to manage their products, abruptly removing such a widely-used open-source project can significantly impact developers and projects relying on it. It’s not just about the code, but also the valuable community knowledge in issues and discussions. The temporary restoration is a small consolation, but it doesn’t address the long-term implications. This situation highlights the importance of having contingency plans when relying on third-party libraries, especially for critical components like authentication and authorization. For those affected, it might be worth exploring alternative open-source identity solutions or considering self-hosted options to mitigate similar risks in the future. This incident serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between commercial interests and open-source principles in the software development ecosystem.
man, this is messed up. i’ve been using identityserver4 for ages and now it’s just poof gone? feels like duende’s tryna force us to their paid stuff. not cool at all. makes ya wonder if we can trust any open-source project these days. guess we gotta start lookin for alternatives asap
As someone who’s been in the trenches with IdentityServer4, I can’t help but feel frustrated by Duende’s decision. I’ve spent countless hours integrating it into projects and troubleshooting issues. The sudden removal of the repo is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a significant setback for many developers.
I’ve seen similar moves in the industry before, and it often boils down to pushing users towards paid solutions. While I understand the need for companies to monetize, this approach feels heavy-handed and disrespectful to the community that helped build and support the project.
From my experience, this kind of action can seriously erode trust. Even with the temporary restoration, the damage is done. It’s a stark reminder that we need to be cautious about the dependencies we choose and always have a plan B. Moving forward, I’m definitely going to be more wary of relying on projects that could potentially pull the rug out from under us like this.