# Installation
This guide covers installing the Nextcloud MCP server on your system.
## Prerequisites
- **Python 3.11+** - Check with `python3 --version`
- **Access to a Nextcloud instance** - Self-hosted or cloud-hosted
- **Administrator access** (for OAuth setup) - Required to install OIDC app
## Installation Methods
Choose one of the following installation methods:
- [From Source (Recommended)](#from-source-recommended)
- [Using Docker](#using-docker)
---
## From Source (Recommended)
Install from the GitHub repository using uv or pip.
### Prerequisites
Install [uv](https://github.com/astral-sh/uv) (recommended) or ensure pip is available:
```bash
# Install uv (recommended)
# On macOS/Linux
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
# On Windows
powershell -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"
```
### Clone the Repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/cbcoutinho/nextcloud-mcp-server.git
cd nextcloud-mcp-server
```
### Install Dependencies
#### Using uv (Recommended)
```bash
# Install dependencies
uv sync
# Install development dependencies (optional)
uv sync --group dev
```
#### Using pip
```bash
# Create virtual environment
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
# Install in development mode
pip install -e .
# Install development dependencies (optional)
pip install -e ".[dev]"
```
### Verify Installation
```bash
# With uv
uv run nextcloud-mcp-server --help
# With pip/venv
nextcloud-mcp-server --help
```
---
## Using Docker
A pre-built Docker image is available for easy deployment.
### Pull the Image
```bash
docker pull ghcr.io/cbcoutinho/nextcloud-mcp-server:latest
```
### Run the Container
```bash
# Prepare your .env file first (see Configuration guide)
# Run with environment file
docker run -p 127.0.0.1:8000:8000 --env-file .env --rm \
ghcr.io/cbcoutinho/nextcloud-mcp-server:latest
```
### Docker Compose
Create a `docker-compose.yml`:
```yaml
version: '3.8'
services:
mcp:
image: ghcr.io/cbcoutinho/nextcloud-mcp-server:latest
ports:
- "127.0.0.1:8000:8000"
env_file:
- .env
volumes:
# For persistent OAuth client storage
- ./oauth-storage:/app/.oauth
restart: unless-stopped
```
Start the service:
```bash
docker-compose up -d
```
---
## Next Steps
After installation:
1. **Configure the server** - See [Configuration Guide](configuration.md)
2. **Set up authentication** - See [OAuth Setup Guide](oauth-setup.md) or [Authentication](authentication.md)
3. **Run the server** - See [Running the Server](running.md)
## Updating
### Update from Source
```bash
cd nextcloud-mcp-server
git pull origin master
# Using uv
uv sync
# Or using pip
pip install -e .
```
### Update Docker Image
```bash
docker pull ghcr.io/cbcoutinho/nextcloud-mcp-server:latest
# If using docker-compose
docker-compose up -d # Restart with new image
# If using docker run
# Stop the old container and start a new one with the updated image
```
## Troubleshooting Installation
### Issue: "Python version too old"
**Cause:** Python 3.11+ is required.
**Solution:**
```bash
# Check your Python version
python3 --version
# Install Python 3.11+ from:
# - https://www.python.org/downloads/
# - Or use your system package manager (apt, brew, etc.)
```
### Issue: "Command not found: nextcloud-mcp-server"
**Cause:** The package is not in your PATH.
**Solution:**
```bash
# Ensure your virtual environment is activated
source venv/bin/activate
# Or use uv run
uv run nextcloud-mcp-server --help
# Or use python -m
python -m nextcloud_mcp_server.app --help
```
### Issue: Docker permission denied
**Cause:** Docker requires elevated permissions.
**Solution:**
```bash
# Add your user to the docker group (Linux)
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
# Log out and back in
# Or use sudo
sudo docker run ...
```
## See Also
- [Configuration Guide](configuration.md) - Environment variables and settings
- [OAuth Setup Guide](oauth-setup.md) - OAuth authentication setup
- [Running the Server](running.md) - Starting and managing the server