Nextcloud MCP connector
Nextcloud is a self-hosted file sync and share platform for managing documents, folders, and user collaboration on private infrastructure. The Nextcloud MCP connector allows AI agents to download, upload, copy, and move files and folders across a Nextcloud instance. It also supports creating and organizing folder structures, sharing files and folders with other users, and managing content lifecycle through deletion and cleanup tasks.
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:
- Organize shared files across teams by creating and structuring folders in Nextcloud
- Automate file backups by copying and moving files between Nextcloud folders
- Control document access by sharing files and folders with specific permissions
- Onboard new employees quickly by creating Nextcloud user accounts automatically
- Audit storage usage by listing folder contents and reviewing user details
- Clean up storage by deleting outdated files, folders, and inactive users
- Retrieve documents on demand by downloading files directly from Nextcloud
- Keep user records current by updating profile information across the instance
Example prompts
Use the following example prompts to invoke Nextcloud MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:
Download the latest contract file from Nextcloud.Create a new folder called Q4 Reports in Nextcloud.Show me everything inside the Marketing folder in Nextcloud.Share the budget spreadsheet with the finance team in Nextcloud.Move last year's invoices into the Archive folder in Nextcloud.Create a new employee account in Nextcloud.Delete the old project files we no longer need in Nextcloud.List all users who have access to our Nextcloud instance.Copy the onboarding folder to the new hire's workspace in Nextcloud.Update the email address for a user in Nextcloud.
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 | Download a file |
| deleteFile | Delete a file |
| copyFile | Copy a file |
| moveFile | Move a file |
| createFolder | Create a folder |
| listFolder | List folder contents |
| deleteFolder | Delete a folder |
| copyFolder | Copy a folder |
| moveFolder | Move a folder |
| shareFileOrFolder | Share a file or folder |
| listUsers | List users |
| createUser | Create a user |
| getUser | Get user information |
| updateUser | Update user information |
| deleteUser | Delete a user |
