Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Nextcloud MCP Server?
Connect your Nextcloud instance to any AI agent and take full control of your self-hosted productivity suite through natural conversation.
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.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Nextcloud URL, Username, and App Password
- Start managing your cloud storage and collaboration tools from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Self-Hosters — Manage your personal cloud infrastructure without leaving your AI workspace.
- Teams & Organizations — Quickly share documents and update statuses during collaborative sessions.
- Developers — Inspect server capabilities and manage app passwords directly from your coding environment.
Built-in capabilities (16)
Create a new folder in Nextcloud (WebDAV)
Share Types: 0=User, 1=Group, 3=Public Link, 4=Email, 6=Federated, 7=Circle, 10=Talk. Create a new Nextcloud share
Delete the current app password
Delete a file or folder in Nextcloud (WebDAV)
Delete a Nextcloud share
Requires authenticating with the real user password. Generate a new app password
Get Nextcloud server capabilities
Get details for a specific Nextcloud user
Get current user status
List Nextcloud activity stream
Path is relative to the user root. List files in a Nextcloud directory (WebDAV)
List all Nextcloud shares
Requires admin privileges. List Nextcloud users (Admin only)
Set user online status
Set custom user status message
Update an existing Nextcloud share
Why CrewAI?
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.
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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
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CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the
mcpsparameter 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
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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 in CrewAI
Nextcloud and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Nextcloud to CrewAI through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Nextcloud in CrewAI
The Nextcloud MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 16 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in CrewAI only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Nextcloud for CrewAI
Every tool call from CrewAI to the Nextcloud MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a public share link for a specific folder?
Use the create_share tool. Provide the path to your folder and set shareType to 3 (Public Link). You can also optionally set a password for added security.
Can I change my online status message using the AI?
Yes! You can use set_user_status to change your availability (e.g., 'dnd', 'away') and set_user_status_message to set a custom text and emoji icon.
Is it possible to see which apps are enabled on my Nextcloud server?
Absolutely. Use the get_capabilities tool to retrieve a full list of server features, version information, and all currently enabled applications.
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.
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.
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