Nextcloud MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 16 tools to Create Folder, Create Share, Delete App Password, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersClaude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Nextcloud as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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The Nextcloud MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 16 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Gemini# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add nextcloud --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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About Nextcloud MCP Server
Connect your Nextcloud instance to any AI agent and take full control of your self-hosted productivity suite through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Nextcloud as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 16 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Nextcloud data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- File & Folder Management — List, create, and delete files or folders within your Nextcloud storage directly from the chat.
- Advanced Sharing — Create and manage shares for users, groups, or public links with custom permissions and passwords.
- User & Admin Tools — List users (admin only), fetch detailed user profiles, and inspect server capabilities and enabled apps.
- Presence & Status — Get or set your online status and custom status messages with emojis to keep your team informed.
- Activity Tracking — Monitor recent activities and changes within your Nextcloud environment.
The Nextcloud MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 16 Nextcloud tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to Nextcloud through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning file-sharing, cloud-hosting, self-hosted, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create folder on Nextcloud
Create a new folder in Nextcloud (WebDAV)
Create share on Nextcloud
Share Types: 0=User, 1=Group, 3=Public Link, 4=Email, 6=Federated, 7=Circle, 10=Talk. Create a new Nextcloud share
Delete app password on Nextcloud
Delete the current app password
Delete file on Nextcloud
Delete a file or folder in Nextcloud (WebDAV)
Delete share on Nextcloud
Delete a Nextcloud share
Get app password on Nextcloud
Requires authenticating with the real user password. Generate a new app password
Get capabilities on Nextcloud
Get Nextcloud server capabilities
Get user on Nextcloud
Get details for a specific Nextcloud user
Get user status on Nextcloud
Get current user status
List activities on Nextcloud
List Nextcloud activity stream
List files on Nextcloud
Path is relative to the user root. List files in a Nextcloud directory (WebDAV)
List shares on Nextcloud
List all Nextcloud shares
List users on Nextcloud
Requires admin privileges. List Nextcloud users (Admin only)
Set user status on Nextcloud
Set user online status
Set user status message on Nextcloud
Set custom user status message
Update share on Nextcloud
Update an existing Nextcloud share
Connect Nextcloud to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Nextcloud into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Nextcloud
Why Use Claude Code with the Nextcloud MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Nextcloud through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Nextcloud tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Nextcloud + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Nextcloud MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Nextcloud tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Nextcloud nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Nextcloud outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Nextcloud status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for Nextcloud in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Nextcloud immediately.
"Show me the capabilities and enabled apps of my Nextcloud server."
"Create a public share link for the folder '/Documents/Project-Alpha' with read-only permissions."
"Set my status to 'away' and my message to 'Out for lunch' with a pizza emoji."
Troubleshooting Nextcloud MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Nextcloud to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Nextcloud + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Nextcloud MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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