How do I connect my Nextcloud instance?

You need to provide your Nextcloud URL, your username, and an app password. Vinkius handles the connection so you can use it immediately in your AI client.

Do I need admin rights to use all the capabilities?

No, most capabilities work for standard users. However, certain actions like listing all users on the instance require admin privileges.

Can I manage files with this MCP?

Yes, you can list, create, and delete files and folders within your Nextcloud storage.

Is it safe to use my main password?

It is better to use an app password. This capability allows you to generate and manage app passwords specifically for this connection.

Which AI clients can I use with this?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

How do I create a public share link for a specific folder?

Use the create_share capability. 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 capability to retrieve a full list of server features, version information, and all currently enabled applications.

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Connect Nextcloud to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your self-hosted cloud directly from your chat interface.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 16 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Nextcloud.

01
Create folder
This capability creates a new folder in your Nextcloud storage using WebDAV.
02
Create share
This capability creates new shares for users, groups, public links, or email addresses.
03
Delete app password
Use this to remove a specific app password from your account.
04
Delete file
Use this to delete a specific file or folder from your Nextcloud storage.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Nextcloud.

05
Get app password
This capability generates a new app password after you authenticate with your primary user password.
06
Get user status
Use this to check your current online status in Nextcloud.
07
Get user
This capability fetches detailed profile information for a specific Nextcloud user.
08
List activities
This capability pulls the recent activity stream from your Nextcloud environment.

Capability set03 / 04

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Nextcloud.

09
List files
This capability lists all files within a specific directory relative to your user root.
10
List shares
This capability provides a list of all active shares you have created.
11
List users
This capability lists all users on the instance, but it requires admin privileges.
12
Set user status message
Use this to change your custom status message.

Capability set04 / 04

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Nextcloud.

13
Set user status
This capability updates your online presence status.
14
Update share
This capability modifies the settings of an existing Nextcloud share.
15
Get capabilities
This capability retrieves the specific features and enabled apps of your Nextcloud instance.
16
Delete share
This capability removes an existing share from your Nextcloud account.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid File Organization

Ask your agent to create a directory structure for a new project in one go.

Secure Document Sharing

Generate a password-protected public link for a specific file using natural language.

Team Presence Updates

Update your status to 'In a meeting' so your team knows you are unavailable.

System Health Checks

Check which apps are enabled on your Nextcloud instance to verify configuration.

Automate a task

Put Nextcloud to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Nextcloud works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Nextcloud to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

960ms average. Fast in production.

Nextcloud is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1155ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 734ms
Slowest day: 1155ms
14-day trend: Improving-10%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 16 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Nextcloud, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Nextcloud. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Nextcloud Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Jkq8tANCmVo8yxKCd86qZgIi0uT7TVYlyKHTE2P4/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Nextcloud capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nextcloud-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Jkq8tANCmVo8yxKCd86qZgIi0uT7TVYlyKHTE2P4/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Nextcloud in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Nextcloud owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone running a self-hosted Nextcloud instance who wants to manage their cloud without switching to a browser.

01
Self-Hosters
Manage your personal cloud infrastructure directly from your AI workspace.
02
Teams
Quickly share documents and update presence status during collaborative work.
03
Developers
Inspect server capabilities and manage app passwords from a coding environment.

FAQ

Questions Nextcloud owners ask.

01
How do I connect my Nextcloud instance?
You need to provide your Nextcloud URL, your username, and an app password. Vinkius handles the connection so you can use it immediately in your AI client.
02
Do I need admin rights to use all the capabilities?
No, most capabilities work for standard users. However, certain actions like listing all users on the instance require admin privileges.
03
Can I manage files with this MCP?
Yes, you can list, create, and delete files and folders within your Nextcloud storage.
04
Is it safe to use my main password?
It is better to use an app password. This capability allows you to generate and manage app passwords specifically for this connection.
05
Which AI clients can I use with this?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
06
How do I create a public share link for a specific folder?
Use the create_share capability. Provide the path to your folder and set shareType to 3 (Public Link). You can also optionally set a password for added security.
07
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.
08
Is it possible to see which apps are enabled on my Nextcloud server?
Absolutely. Use the get_capabilities capability to retrieve a full list of server features, version information, and all currently enabled applications.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Create folder

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Delete app password

Delete file

05-08

Get app password

Get user status

Get user

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09-12

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List shares

List users

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What teams actually run

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Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How do I connect my Nextcloud instance?

Do I need admin rights to use all the capabilities?

Can I manage files with this MCP?

Is it safe to use my main password?

Which AI clients can I use with this?

How do I create a public share link for a specific folder?

Can I change my online status message using the AI?

Is it possible to see which apps are enabled on my Nextcloud server?

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