Nextcloud
Nextcloud is a desktop sync client for macOS that keeps files between your Mac and a Nextcloud server in sync.
What is Nextcloud?
Nextcloud is a desktop synchronization app for connecting your Mac to a Nextcloud server and keeping selected files up to date across devices. It is designed for people and teams who use Nextcloud for cloud storage, file sharing, and collaboration and want direct access from Finder instead of working only in a web browser. The app can sync one or more folders, show sync status, and run from the menu bar so changes upload and download automatically in the background. On macOS, it also supports virtual files integration, which lets you browse cloud content in Finder, keep chosen items available offline, and free local disk space when files are not needed on the Mac. It is useful for personal file access, team document workflows, and organizations that host their own Nextcloud service.
Key features
- Sync selected folders between your Mac and a Nextcloud server
- Show sync status and activity from the menu bar
- Browse cloud files in Finder with macOS virtual files integration
- Keep important files or folders available offline
- Free local disk space by removing local copies without deleting cloud files
- Share files with links or with other Nextcloud users from the desktop
- Receive server notifications and monitor connection status
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This app is a legitimate file synchronization client, and its background activity, Finder integration, and startup behavior are consistent with keeping files in sync. It may request access to files in synced locations and can store local copies of cloud content on your Mac, so the main privacy risk depends on which Nextcloud server account you connect and what data you choose to sync. If you do not recognize the server account, shared folders, or sign-in page, disconnect the account and confirm the server URL with your administrator before continuing.
Recommendation: Keep Nextcloud if you use a Nextcloud account for file sync or shared work files, since removing it stops automatic synchronization and Finder-based access to cloud content. If you no longer use that server or account, you can sign out or uninstall the app to stop background syncing and remove its local data.
Common paths
/Applications/Nextcloud.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/Nextcloud~/Library/Containers/com.nextcloud.desktopclient/Data/Library/Caches
Preference paths
~/Library/Containers/com.nextcloud.desktopclient/Data/Library/Preferences/Nextcloud/nextcloud.cfg
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.nextcloud.desktopclient
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