Nextcloud app store
Nextcloud app store

As a reminder, Nextcloud is a suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services, similar to Dropbox but free and open-source, allowing anyone to install and operate it on a private server. Nextcloud has many applications.

The Nextcloud App Store is an extensive ecosystem of integrations and extensions designed to transform a standard file-hosting server into a fully-customized, self-hosted productivity suite. It allows users and administrators to pick and choose specific functionalities—ranging from AI tools to security enhancements—to build a private cloud tailored to their exact needs.

The main features available through this resource include:

  • Comprehensive Communication & Collaboration: The ecosystem offers professional-grade tools like Nextcloud Talk for video conferencing and chat, a full Mail client, and collaborative Calendar and Contacts management. It also includes Deck for team project organization and Collectives for building shared community knowledge.

  • Integrated Office & Productivity Suite: Users can edit documents directly in the browser through Nextcloud Office (Collabora or ONLYOFFICE), manage data with Tables, and create surveys via Forms. It also provides specialized tools like a Whiteboard for brainstorming and Notes for distraction-free writing.

  • Advanced AI & Automation: The platform features a Nextcloud Assistant for processing text and chatting with documents. It supports on-premises machine learning for face recognition in photos (Recognize), local image generation via Stable Diffusion, and automated workflows through Flow to streamline repetitive tasks.

  • Robust Security & Privacy: Security is reinforced with End-to-End Encryption, Single Sign-On (SSO), and multiple Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) methods (WebAuthn, TOTP, and SMS). It also includes Antivirus for files and Ransomware protection.

  • Universal Integration & External Storage: Nextcloud acts as a central hub, integrating with third-party services like GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Slack. It can also connect to external storage providers such as Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive, allowing you to manage all your data in one interface.

  • Multimedia & Specialized Tools: The store provides advanced media management including Memories for photos, a Music player, Maps, and even specialized viewers for 3D models and DICOM medical imaging.