Nextcloud MCP Server
Community MCP server enabling AI agents to interact with self-hosted Nextcloud instances — accessing files, managing directories, reading documents, and navigating Nextcloud storage. Enables AI assistants to integrate with self-hosted Nextcloud for document management, file organization, and cloud storage workflows.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
File system access. App passwords for credential isolation. TLS quality depends on your deployment. PRIVACY: business file content.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
A team running self-hosted Nextcloud for privacy-first file storage wants AI agents to access and manage documents — integrating Nextcloud into document workflows without relying on third-party cloud storage providers.
Avoid When
You use a hosted cloud storage provider (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or don't have Nextcloud deployed. Self-hosted Nextcloud setup is required.
Use Cases
- • Reading and managing files in self-hosted Nextcloud from document management agents
- • Organizing Nextcloud directories and searching for documents from file management agents
- • Integrating Nextcloud storage into AI document processing workflows
- • Accessing Nextcloud shared files and collaborative spaces from collaboration agents
Not For
- • Nextcloud Cloud (nextcloud.com hosted) — designed for self-hosted instances
- • Teams using other cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive — use their specific MCPs)
- • Nextcloud without WebDAV or API access enabled
Interface
Authentication
Nextcloud app password or API token recommended. Basic auth with Nextcloud credentials. Use app-specific passwords rather than main account password.
Pricing
Nextcloud is free open source (AGPL). Infrastructure costs for self-hosting. MCP server is free open source.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ PRIVACY: Self-hosted files contain personal/business data — handle with appropriate data governance
- ⚠ Use Nextcloud app passwords instead of main account credentials for better security isolation
- ⚠ Nextcloud version compatibility varies — test against your specific Nextcloud version
- ⚠ TLS setup quality depends on your self-hosted deployment — ensure HTTPS is properly configured
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-07.