[VOTE] Split out ofs as a standalone repository

[PsiACE]

Hi folks,

As discussed in #6617,
we’d like to start a vote to split out ofs (currently under [bin/ofs](https://github.com/apache/opendal/tree/main/bin/ofs))
into its own experimental repository under the Apache organization (As a sub-project of Apache OpenDAL).

TL;DR

ofs has been an experiment inside the main repo for a while.
It’s built on top of OpenDAL, but it’s not following the same model.
We expect it to explore some different ideas around file systems —
and that’s perfectly fine as part of our umbrella organization.

By moving it out:

• We can iterate faster without impacting OpenDAL core;
• It gets a clearer identity as an experimental project;
• We can still share core components and infra (CI, docs, etc.).

Proposal

1. Create a new repo apache/ofs;
2. Migrate existing code, tests, and workflows;
3. Keep it clearly marked as experimental.

Note

As part of this split, the related assets under the integrations directory —
specifically cloud_filter and fuse3 — will also be migrated into the new repository.
This helps to separate concerns and maintain a cleaner project structure.

Vote options

• +1 — Yes, split out ofs as a standalone experimental repo
• 0 — No opinion
• -1 — No, keep it in the main repo (please explain why)

Voting period: 72 hours from now.

If this passes, we’ll proceed with the repo setup and migration.

Thanks everyone for the discussion and support!

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Proposed by: PsiACE

[tisonkun]

apache/ofs

We can't create a repo named like that, but apache/opendal-ofs.

[Xuanwo]

Yep, that should be apache/opendal-ofs

[PsiACE]

ok, for creating apache/opedal-ofs

[ClSlaid]

opedal-ofs or opendal-ofs

[tisonkun]

opendal-ofs

Typo. Of course :D

[Xuanwo]

+1 binding for creating apache/opendal-ofs

[Xuanwo]

BTW, I wish we can split ofs related crates to opendal-ofs at the sametime like fuse3.

[PsiACE]

As part of this split, the related assets under the integrations directory —
specifically cloud_filter and fuse3 — will also be migrated into the new repository.

Yep. In Proposal

[yuchanns]

+1

[ClSlaid]

+1, for @tisonkun's idea of opendal-ofs.

[suyanhanx]

+1