How to Use the Nextcloud MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure Nextcloud in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository and define the MCP Server under the mcpServers object. This makes the tools accessible to everyone on your team who uses Copilot.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot manage Nextcloud users?

Yes, if you have admin credentials, Copilot can call listusers and getuser to inspect accounts. It cannot perform database-level administration, keeping your core setup safe.

Q: Can I see recent server activities?

Yes, the listactivities tool pulls the activity stream from your instance. This shows you exactly who created, modified, or deleted files recently.

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Collaborating on shared assets gets faster when using the `create_share` tool to generate links or user permissions. This speeds up collaboration on shared design assets or documentation. When permissions need tightening, `update_share` modifies access parameters, and `delete_share` revokes them entirely. You manage external access without opening a web browser.

Deploy files with this MCP Server

Directory structures are built on your remote server using the `create_folder` tool. This is useful for organizing builds or setting up shared team directories. Files are transferred and managed via WebDAV, with the agent using `list_files` to verify transfers and `delete_file` to clean up temporary assets.

Manage user statuses and profiles

Checking the availability of any team member is done via the `get_user_status` tool. This helps you check if a colleague is online before sending a share link. You can also update your own status message using `set_user_status_message` and online presence using `set_user_status` straight from the chat panel.

Setup guide

Set up Nextcloud MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Nextcloud MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Nextcloud tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Nextcloud transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Nextcloud MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository and define the MCP Server under the `mcpServers` object. This makes the tools accessible to everyone on your team who uses Copilot.

Yes, if you have admin credentials, Copilot can call `list_users` and `get_user` to inspect accounts. It cannot perform database-level administration, keeping your core setup safe.

Copilot uses this MCP integration to query your remote directories relative to your user root. It reads file paths and structures via the `list_files` tool to let you select files for editing or sharing.

Yes, the `list_activities` tool pulls the activity stream from your instance. This shows you exactly who created, modified, or deleted files recently.

Your app passwords for this MCP Server are kept in your local user configuration or secure environment variables. This prevents credentials from being committed to git or exposed to external networks.

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