How to Use the Nextcloud MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Nextcloud server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http nextcloud-mcp -- in your terminal. You can check that the installation was successful by running claude mcp list.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to generate Nextcloud app passwords?

Yes, the getapppassword tool lets you generate new app passwords directly from the CLI. This tool requires authenticating with your primary user password to complete the request.

Q: How do I monitor Nextcloud activity logs in Claude Code?

Ask the agent to show recent events, and it will call the listactivities tool. It formats the activity stream in your terminal, letting you trace file edits and sharing updates.

Run terminal commands to manage Nextcloud files, shares, and user profiles with Claude Code.

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Pipe and manage Nextcloud files from your shell

The `list_files` tool dumps directory structures from your remote WebDAV storage directly inside your terminal session using this MCP Server. Claude Code inspects directories, checks file sizes, and pipes the output to other shell utilities. To automate storage maintenance, the agent fires `create_folder` and `delete_file` commands directly. Run these inside a terminal script or a cron job to handle cleanups.

Automate Nextcloud sharing via Claude Code CLI

The `create_share` tool lets you generate public links, group permissions, and email shares using simple terminal prompts. Claude Code executes these commands programmatically, making it easy to share build logs or database dumps. To maintain security from the command line, the agent uses `list_shares` to audit your active shares. It can run `update_share` and `delete_share` to revoke access or change permissions without requiring a web browser.

Query Nextcloud server capabilities and user statuses

The `get_capabilities` tool retrieves a JSON payload detailing your server limits, installed apps, and API versions. Claude Code inspects this data to ensure your automation scripts stay within server constraints. The agent also calls `list_activities` to pipe the latest server events to your terminal. It can update your chat availability using `set_user_status` and `set_user_status_message` based on your current terminal session activity.

Setup guide

Set up Nextcloud MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see nextcloud-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Nextcloud transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Nextcloud tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http nextcloud-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Nextcloud MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nextcloud-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Nextcloud MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http nextcloud-mcp -- ` in your terminal. You can check that the installation was successful by running `claude mcp list`.

Yes, the `get_app_password` tool lets you generate new app passwords directly from the CLI. This tool requires authenticating with your primary user password to complete the request.

Ask the agent to show recent events, and it will call the `list_activities` tool. It formats the activity stream in your terminal, letting you trace file edits and sharing updates.

This server supports stdio, http, and sse transport protocols. You can configure these settings inside your ~/.claude.json file depending on your network environment.

All authentication tokens and file metadata are handled directly within the Vinkius V8 isolate sandbox. No files or passwords are saved on external servers, keeping your Nextcloud environment completely isolated and secure.

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