Minimum Viable Governance (MVG) is a streamlined governance framework designed to alleviate the complexities of managing free and open-source projects, particularly when transitioning from a single maintainer to multiple maintainers. It offers a two-tier structure with a technical steering committee at the organizational level to ensure cohesive direction and coordination, and a consensus-based governance model for individual projects. MVG covers decision-making, trademark and antitrust policies, a code of conduct, and project criteria, all of which are customizable to suit specific project needs. The framework is open source, allowing users to modify and share the governance documents, and it is designed to be an easy on-ramp for projects that might later require more formal structures. Currently in beta, MVG invites feedback to refine the framework before its official release, aiming to provide a balanced approach to governance that reduces friction and fosters collaboration.