Nextcloud MCP connector
Nextcloud is a self-hosted file sync and share platform that provides organizations with private cloud storage and collaboration capabilities. The Nextcloud MCP connector allows AI agents to manage files and folders through download, upload, copy, move, and delete operations, control sharing permissions, and organize directory structures. It also supports calendar operations and user administration tasks across your Nextcloud instance.
Authentication type
- OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code - Requires a one-time user login to authorize the agent to access the service on their behalf.
Uses
Use the Nextcloud MCP connector to perform the following actions:
- Automate file organization by moving and copying documents across Nextcloud folders
- Grant secure access to projects by sharing files and folders with specific users
- Streamline onboarding by creating user accounts and assigning permissions in bulk
- Enforce data governance by deleting files and folders on a schedule or by condition
- Archive project documents by downloading files to external storage systems
- Maintain accurate user records by updating contact information and roles automatically
Example prompts
Use the following example prompts to invoke Nextcloud MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:
Create a new folder in Nextcloud for Q4 budget reviews and share it with the finance team.Download all invoices from the Nextcloud billing folder and send them to our accountant.Move completed project files from the active projects folder to the archive folder in Nextcloud.Delete user accounts in Nextcloud for employees who left the company last month.Copy the employee handbook from the admin folder to each department folder in Nextcloud.List all users in Nextcloud who have access to the HR documents folder.Create new user accounts in Nextcloud for our three new contractors and set their permissions.Show me the contents of the Nextcloud shared folder so I can see what documents are available.Update the job title and department for employees in Nextcloud after our restructuring.Share the marketing campaign folder in Nextcloud with the external agency and give them edit access.
Nextcloud MCP connector tools
The Nextcloud MCP connector provides the following tools. Each tool maps to a specific action you can invoke from your AI agent or automation.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| downloadFile | Downloads a file from the server to a local destination. |
| deleteFile | Permanently removes a file from the server. |
| copyFile | Creates a duplicate of a file in a specified location. |
| moveFile | Transfers a file to a different folder or location. |
| createFolder | Creates a new folder in the specified directory. |
| listFolder | Displays all files and folders contained in a directory. |
| deleteFolder | Permanently removes a folder and its contents. |
| copyFolder | Creates a duplicate of a folder with all its contents. |
| moveFolder | Transfers a folder and its contents to a different location. |
| shareFileOrFolder | Grants access to a file or folder with specified users. |
| listUsers | Displays all user accounts in the system. |
| createUser | Adds a new user account to the system. |
| getUser | Retrieves detailed information about a specific user. |
| updateUser | Modifies the settings or information of an existing user. |
| deleteUser | Removes a user account from the system permanently. |
