nc-py-api
Nextcloud Python Framework
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes. Active maintenance, low install friction, permissive license, no known vulnerabilities, and broad Python version support make this a solid choice for Nextcloud integration. The async-first design is modern; be aware that sync wrappers are being phased out, so new code should target the async API.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.10 or later.
- Async API is primary; sync wrappers are being phased out as of version 0.30.0.
- Low friction installation with a pure-Python wheel.
License · maintenance · safety
BSD-3-Clause (permissive) — BSD-3-Clause permissive license allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; attribution required.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 156 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,018,960 downloads/mo, #4,497 on PyPI
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pip install nc-py-api
from nc_py_api import AsyncNextcloud
nc = AsyncNextcloud(nextcloud_url="https://example.com", user="user", password="pass")
await nc.users.list()- Whether the library's test coverage claim ('all code covered with tests as much as possible') reflects actual coverage percentage
- Performance characteristics and latency benchmarks for typical Nextcloud API operations
- Which specific Nextcloud server versions are supported and tested
What it is and what it does
nc-py-api is a Python framework for interacting with Nextcloud servers and building Nextcloud applications. It provides two main client classes: Nextcloud (for standard client authentication via username/password) and NextcloudApp (for building full Nextcloud applications with graphical interfaces and multi-user support via AppAPI). The library is async-first, with sync wrappers being gradually removed; as of version 0.30.0, several modules (Activity, Notes, User Status, Weather Status) have already dropped sync support.
The package depends on fastapi, starlette, pydantic, niquests, filelock, python-dotenv, and xmltodict. It is actively maintained, supports Python 3.10 through 3.14, and runs on CPython and PyPy. The library is in Beta status and has no known security vulnerabilities.
Use it for
- Build a Python application that reads or modifies files, users, or settings on a Nextcloud server
- Create a Nextcloud app with a web interface that integrates with the Nextcloud ecosystem
- Automate Nextcloud administration tasks (user management, file operations, logging)
- Develop a custom integration or sync tool between Nextcloud and external systems
- Monitor or audit Nextcloud activity and user status programmatically
Worth the install?
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Yes.
Active maintenance, low install friction, permissive license, no known vulnerabilities, and broad Python version support make this a solid choice for Nextcloud integration. The async-first design is modern; be aware that sync wrappers are being phased out, so new code should target the async API.
Install
nc-py-api on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation with a pure-Python wheel. Active maintenance with a release 3 days ago and recent commits. Supports modern Python versions (3.10–3.14) and runs on CPython and PyPy.
Requires Python 3.10 or later. Async API is primary; sync wrappers are being phased out as of version 0.30.0.
License in practice
BSD-3-Clause permissive license allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; attribution required.
Quickstart
pip install nc-py-api
from nc_py_api import AsyncNextcloud
nc = AsyncNextcloud(nextcloud_url="https://example.com", user="user", password="pass")
await nc.users.list()Verify before relying
- Whether the library's test coverage claim ('all code covered with tests as much as possible') reflects actual coverage percentage
- Performance characteristics and latency benchmarks for typical Nextcloud API operations
- Which specific Nextcloud server versions are supported and tested
Package facts
| License | BSD-3-Clause permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 7 packagesfastapifilelockniquestspydanticpython-dotenvstarlettexmltodict |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,018,960 / month, #4,497 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: BSD LicenseOperating System :: MacOS :: MacOS XOperating System :: Microsoft :: WindowsOperating System :: POSIX :: LinuxProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: PyPyTopic :: Internet :: WWW/HTTPTopic :: Internet :: WWW/HTTP :: Dynamic ContentTopic :: Software DevelopmentTopic :: Software Development :: LibrariesTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Application FrameworksTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python Modules |
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