Synology NAS MCP Server
Synology NAS MCP server enabling AI agents to interact with Synology DiskStation Manager — browsing and managing files on Synology NAS, downloading and uploading files, managing shares and permissions, accessing Synology packages and applications, and integrating Synology home/enterprise storage into agent-driven file management and homelab automation workflows.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
LAN access. Minimal permissions account. HTTPS for Synology. File operations are permanent. Community MCP.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
A homelab or small business agent needs to manage files on a Synology NAS — for automated backup, media management, or storage automation with Synology hardware.
Avoid When
You use QNAP, TrueNAS, or other NAS brands — use their respective APIs and MCPs.
Use Cases
- • Browsing and managing files on Synology NAS from file management agents
- • Uploading and downloading files from remote agents
- • Managing Synology Drive folder synchronization from backup agents
- • Accessing media files stored on Synology from media management agents
- • Automating homelab file organization tasks from homelab agents
- • Integrating Synology storage into data pipeline workflows from data engineering agents
Not For
- • Non-Synology NAS devices (QNAP, TrueNAS use different APIs)
- • Cloud storage services (this is for local/LAN NAS only)
- • Production enterprise storage management at scale
Interface
Authentication
Synology DSM username and password required. NAS must be accessible on local network or via QuickConnect. Consider using an account with limited permissions for automation.
Pricing
Synology DSM is included with Synology hardware. MCP server is free and open source.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ NAS must be reachable on local network or via VPN — remote access requires QuickConnect or DDNS setup
- ⚠ DSM version differences affect API availability — newer features require newer DSM
- ⚠ File operations are irreversible — deletion without recycle bin is permanent
- ⚠ HTTPS self-signed certificate on Synology may require certificate trust configuration
- ⚠ Account permissions limit accessible shares — ensure automation account has required permissions
- ⚠ Community MCP — limited Synology-specific API coverage; may not support all FileStation operations
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-07.