Explore 17 workflow actions for Nextcloud, including account permissions and operation limits.
4 read actions13 write actions
WORKFLOW ACTIONS
What you can configure.
Choose an action in the workflow builder, connect an account, and map its inputs. These actions are available in the catalog; your account access and a successful test determine whether they work for your setup.
Copy file
Write
Copy one Nextcloud file to a new path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV write
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Copy folder
Write
Copy one Nextcloud folder to a new path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV write
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Create folder
Write
Create one Nextcloud folder.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV write
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Delete file
Write
Delete one Nextcloud file.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV write
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Delete folder
Write
Delete a Nextcloud folder and its contents.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV write
Operation limits
Nextcloud deletes folder contents recursively. A lost write response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Delete user
Write
Delete a Nextcloud user and their files.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
Depends on the connected account and selected operation. Check the service documentation.
Operation limits
Nextcloud deletes the user and their data. Confirm the user ID before executing.
Requires a Nextcloud administrator or other account permitted to make this change.
A lost write response remains uncertain and is not sent again automatically.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Download file
Read
Save one Nextcloud file in protected workflow storage.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV file read
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
Edit user
Write
Change one permitted Nextcloud user field.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
Depends on the connected account and selected operation. Check the service documentation.
Operation limits
Requires a Nextcloud administrator or other account permitted to make this change.
A lost write response remains uncertain and is not sent again automatically.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Get user
Read
Read one Nextcloud user profile.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
Depends on the connected account and selected operation. Check the service documentation.
Invite user
Write
Create a Nextcloud user and send the welcome email.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
Depends on the connected account and selected operation. Check the service documentation.
Operation limits
Nextcloud sends a welcome email when password is omitted.
Requires a Nextcloud administrator or other account permitted to make this change.
A lost write response remains uncertain and is not sent again automatically.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
List folder contents
Read
Read one bounded Nextcloud WebDAV folder listing.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV read
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
Pagination: limited. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.
List users
Read
Read one bounded page of Nextcloud user IDs.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
Depends on the connected account and selected operation. Check the service documentation.
Operation limits
Nextcloud returns a page of user IDs. Supply the next offset to continue.
Pagination: offset. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.
Move file
Write
Move one Nextcloud file to a new path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV write
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Move folder
Write
Move one Nextcloud folder to a new path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV write
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Share file
Write
Share one file with a Nextcloud user.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
Depends on the connected account and selected operation. Check the service documentation.
Operation limits
Creates a read-only user share for an existing file.
Requires a Nextcloud administrator or other account permitted to make this change.
A lost write response remains uncertain and is not sent again automatically.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Share folder
Write
Share one folder with a Nextcloud user.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
Depends on the connected account and selected operation. Check the service documentation.
Operation limits
Creates a read-only user share for an existing folder. The provider checks its actual type.
Requires a Nextcloud administrator or other account permitted to make this change.
A lost write response remains uncertain and is not sent again automatically.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Upload file
Write
Upload a protected workflow file without overwriting an existing file.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
WebDAV write
Operation limits
Nextcloud checks this account's path permissions. A lost write response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
SETUP
Start with a controlled test.
01Connect the intended account
Use the account and permissions required for your process. Review the connection check before configuring a workflow action.
02Review inputs and access
Select a listed operation and map its required inputs. Use test records and add a human approval before writes that need review.
03Confirm the result
Inspect step outputs and confirm the result in Nextcloud. A saved workflow is not a completed provider action.