OpenClaw + Nextcloud – The Perfect Combination

A powerful duo: OpenClaw automates, while your data stays fully under your control with Nextcloud.

OpenClaw.ai

OpenClaw is a self-hosted open-source AI agent that is controlled via messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or Slack. It not only answers questions, but also actively performs tasks on your system (e.g., managing files, launching scripts, or organizing emails).

OpenClaw can use core Nextcloud apps directly via API:

• Deck for Kanban, task management, and verification
• Files/WebDAV for backups and file sharing between AI agents
• CalDAV (Calendar) for calendar
• CardDAV (Contacts)  for shared contacts
• Tables / Analytics for storing and visualizing structured data
• OCS API for platform-wide integrations

Nextcloud Deck (Command Center)

Use Case:
Nextcloud Deck eignet sich hervorragend für Task-Planung, Status-Tracking und Verifikation.

Mit der API kann OpenClaw Aufgaben strukturiert erfassen, aktualisieren und in Workflows einbinden.

Hier eine beispielhafte Markdown-Datei, die OpenClaw anweist, Nextcloud Deck als Aufgabensteuerung zu nutzen. Optimal natürlich, wenn mehrere unterschiedliche Agenten zusammen arbeiten.

Beispiel: Nextcloud Deck als Command Center

Nextcloud Files / WebDAV

Use Case:
WebDAV allows reliable file reading, writing, and versioning.
This enables OpenClaw to store files consistently while access rights remain clearly controlled.

Here is an example instruction for OpenClaw to back up its memory (workspace) regularly to Nextcloud:

Example: Workspace backup

OpenClaw and Nextcloud are a very strong combination for productive, agent-driven workflows.
While OpenClaw automates tasks and tool calls, Nextcloud keeps your data ownership in your hands — a clear advantage for security, control, and compliance.

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