Nextcloud MCP Server for CrewAIGive CrewAI instant access to 16 tools to Create Folder, Create Share, Delete App Password, and more

Name: Nextcloud
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Nextcloud through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Nextcloud tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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The Nextcloud MCP Server for CrewAI 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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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Nextcloud Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Nextcloud effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Nextcloud tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in Nextcloud "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 16 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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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.

When paired with CrewAI, Nextcloud becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Nextcloud tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

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 CrewAI 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 CrewAI

When CrewAI 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

Create folder on Nextcloud

Create a new folder in Nextcloud (WebDAV)

create

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

Delete app password on Nextcloud

Delete the current app password

delete

Delete file on Nextcloud

Delete a file or folder in Nextcloud (WebDAV)

delete

Delete share on Nextcloud

Delete a Nextcloud share

get

Get app password on Nextcloud

Requires authenticating with the real user password. Generate a new app password

get

Get capabilities on Nextcloud

Get Nextcloud server capabilities

get

Get user on Nextcloud

Get details for a specific Nextcloud user

get

Get user status on Nextcloud

Get current user status

list

List activities on Nextcloud

List Nextcloud activity stream

list

List files on Nextcloud

Path is relative to the user root. List files in a Nextcloud directory (WebDAV)

list

List shares on Nextcloud

List all Nextcloud shares

list

List users on Nextcloud

Requires admin privileges. List Nextcloud users (Admin only)

set

Set user status on Nextcloud

Set user online status

set

Set user status message on Nextcloud

Set custom user status message

update

Update share on Nextcloud

Update an existing Nextcloud share

Connect Nextcloud to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Nextcloud into CrewAI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case

Run the crew

Run python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 16 tools from Nextcloud

Why Use CrewAI with the Nextcloud MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Nextcloud through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

Nextcloud + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Nextcloud MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Nextcloud for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries Nextcloud, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Nextcloud tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries Nextcloud against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

Example Prompts for Nextcloud in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI 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 CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Nextcloud to CrewAI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

Nextcloud + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Nextcloud MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.

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