mcp-syncnology
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYNOLOGY_BASE_URL | Yes | Base URL of Synology DSM (e.g., https://192.168.1.10:5001) | |
| SYNOLOGY_OTP_CODE | No | One-time password code if 2FA is enabled (optional unless 2FA is on) | |
| SYNOLOGY_PASSWORD | Yes | Password for DSM login | |
| SYNOLOGY_USERNAME | Yes | Username for DSM login | |
| SYNOLOGY_VERIFY_SSL | No | Whether to verify SSL certificate. Set to 'false' for self-signed certs on LAN. Do not disable over public internet. | true |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| syncnology_list_shared_foldersA | List shared folders available on the Synology NAS. |
| syncnology_list_filesA | List files/folders under a path on the NAS, e.g. '/home' or '/shared_folder/subdir'. |
| syncnology_get_file_infoA | Get metadata (size, timestamps, permissions) for a file or folder path on the NAS. |
| syncnology_create_folderB | Create a new folder named |
| syncnology_delete_pathA | Permanently delete a file or folder on the NAS. Irreversible. Call with confirm=True only after the user has explicitly confirmed they want this specific path deleted. |
| syncnology_system_infoA | Get general Synology NAS system info (model, DSM version, serial, uptime). |
| syncnology_utilizationA | Get current CPU, memory, and network utilization of the NAS. |
| syncnology_storage_infoA | Get storage pool, volume, and disk health info from the NAS. |
| syncnology_list_backup_tasksB | List Active Backup for Business tasks configured on the NAS. |
| syncnology_backup_task_statusA | Get the status (incl. last_result) of a specific Active Backup for Business task by its task_id. |
| syncnology_list_download_tasksA | List Download Station tasks and their transfer status. |
| syncnology_create_download_taskA | Add a new Download Station task for the given URI (http/ftp/magnet link). |
| syncnology_delete_download_taskB | Remove a Download Station task by its id. |
| syncnology_list_camerasA | List cameras configured in Surveillance Station. |
| syncnology_system_logsC | Get the most recent system log entries from the NAS. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 15 tools
Each tool targets a distinctly different resource or action: file browsing vs system monitoring vs backup status vs download tasks vs camera listing vs logs. No two tools appear to overlap in purpose, making selection unambiguous.
All tools share the 'syncnology_' prefix and follow an action_noun pattern (list, get, create, delete). Minor deviations exist such as 'backup_task_status' and 'system_logs' instead of 'get_backup_task_status' and 'get_system_logs', but overall the naming is consistent and predictable.
15 tools is well within the ideal range for a server covering multiple NAS subdomains. Each tool serves a clear purpose, and the count is neither too sparse nor overwhelming.
The toolset covers core NAS operations—file listing/info/create/delete, system stats, backup task queries, and download management. However, gaps exist: no file upload/download content transfer, no backup task creation/modification, and camera support is limited to listing. These are notable but not fatal for many workflows.