STEP 1
Connect Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx
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Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx Integration
Connect Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx to automate productivity workflows. Trigger events from one app, run actions in the other and use AI to make smart decisions. Integrate apps in 3 simple steps - no code required.
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Learn about Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx
Detailed info you need to know about Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx integrations in WEXTL. Explore which modules apps support and how you connect them.
Paperless-ngx
Document archive for scanning, tagging, and searching paper records. [6]
How to connect Nextcloud to Paperless-ngx
Set up your Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx nodes onto the canvas [4], or describe what you want and WEXTL wires the flow together with AI Builder.
STEP 3
Map your data
Choose which fields need to sync between Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx that help you connect apps and automate repetitive tasks [1]. A trigger is an event that happens, an action — a step that performs when the event has occurred.
Nextcloud triggersPaperless-ngx actions
Nextcloud modules
- Add User to GroupAdds user to Group.
- Autocomplete UsersPerforms the Autocomplete Users operation.
- Copy PathPerforms the Copy Path operation.
- Create CommentCreates a new comment.
- Create Direct Download LinkCreates a new direct download link.
- Create FolderCreates a new folder.
- Create GroupCreates a new group.
- Create ShareCreates a new share.
- Create UserCreates a new user.
- Delete CommentPerforms the Delete Comment operation.
- Delete GroupPerforms the Delete Group operation.
- Delete NotificationPerforms the Delete Notification operation.
- Delete PathPerforms the Delete Path operation.
- Delete Pending Remote ShareDeletes pending remote share.
- Delete Pending ShareDeletes pending share.
- Delete Remote ShareDeletes remote share.
- Delete SharePerforms the Delete Share operation.
- Delete Trash ItemDeletes trash item.
- Delete UserPerforms the Delete User operation.
- Download FilePerforms the Download File operation.
- Download Folder ArchiveDownloads folder archive.
- Get CapabilitiesReturns a capabilities.capabilities.
- Get File PropertiesReturns a file Properties.file properties.
- Get Recommended ShareesReturns a recommended Sharees.recommended sharees.
- Get Remote ShareReturns a remote Share.remote share.
- Get ShareReturns a share.share.
- Get UserReturns a user.user.
- Get User StatusReturns a user Status.user status.
- List ActivitiesRetrieves a list of activities.
- List CommentsRetrieves a list of comments.
- List File VersionsRetrieves a list of file versions.
- List FolderRetrieves a list of folder.
- List GroupsRetrieves a list of groups.
- List Inherited SharesRetrieves a list of inherited shares.
- List NotificationsRetrieves a list of notifications.
- List Pending Remote SharesRetrieves a list of pending remote shares.
- List Pending SharesRetrieves a list of pending shares.
- List Remote SharesRetrieves a list of remote shares.
- List SharesRetrieves a list of shares.
- List Shares for PathRetrieves a list of shares for path.
- List TrashRetrieves a list of trash.
- List User GroupsRetrieves a list of user groups.
- List UsersRetrieves a list of users.
- Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
- Move File Version to FilesMoves file Version to Files.
- Move PathPerforms the Move Path operation.
- Move Trash Item to FilesMoves trash Item to Files.
- Remove User from GroupRemoves user from Group.
- Search FilesPerforms the Search Files operation.
- Search ShareesPerforms the Search Sharees operation.
Paperless-ngx modules
- Activate TotpValidates a TOTP code and activates the TOTP authenticator.
- Autocomplete SearchGet a list of all available tags.
- Bulk Delete Processed MailDelete multiple processed mail records by ID.
- Bulk Download DocumentsPOST /api/documents/bulk_download/.
- Bulk Edit DocumentsPerforms the edit Documents operation.
- Chat With DocumentsPOST /api/documents/chat/.
- Create CorrespondentPOST /api/correspondents/.
- Create Custom FieldPOST /api/custom_fields/.
- Create Document NotePOST /api/documents/{id}/notes/.
- Create Document TypePOST /api/document_types/.
- Create GroupPOST /api/groups/.
- Create Mail AccountPOST /api/mail_accounts/.
- Create Mail RulePOST /api/mail_rules/.
- Create Saved ViewPOST /api/saved_views/.
- Create Share LinkPOST /api/share_links/.
- Create Share Link BundlePOST /api/share_link_bundles/.
- Create Storage PathPOST /api/storage_paths/.
- Create TagPOST /api/tags/.
- Deactivate TotpDELETE /api/profile/totp/.
- Delete a DocumentDeletes a document by its ID.
- Delete App ConfigDELETE /api/config/{id}/.
- Delete CorrespondentDELETE /api/correspondents/{id}/.
- Delete Custom FieldDELETE /api/custom_fields/{id}/.
- Delete Document NoteDELETE /api/documents/{id}/notes/.
- Delete Document TypeDELETE /api/document_types/{id}/.
- Delete Document VersionDELETE /api/documents/{id}/versions/{version_id}/.
- Delete GroupDELETE /api/groups/{id}/.
- Delete Mail AccountDELETE /api/mail_accounts/{id}/.
- Delete Mail RuleDELETE /api/mail_rules/{id}/.
- Delete Saved ViewDELETE /api/saved_views/{id}/.
- Delete Share LinkDELETE /api/share_links/{id}/.
- Delete Share Link BundleDELETE /api/share_link_bundles/{id}/.
- Delete Storage PathDELETE /api/storage_paths/{id}/.
- Delete TagDELETE /api/tags/{id}/.
- Disconnect Social AccountPOST /api/profile/disconnect_social_account/.
- Download a DocumentDownloads the binary content of a document by its ID.
- Edit Pdf DocumentPOST /api/documents/edit_pdf/.
- Email Bulk DocumentsPOST /api/documents/email/.
- Get a DocumentRetrieves details of a specific document by its ID.
- Get App Config By IdGET /api/config/{id}/.
- Get CorrespondentGET /api/correspondents/{id}/.
- Get Custom FieldGET /api/custom_fields/{id}/.
- Get Document Ai SuggestionsGET /api/documents/{id}/ai_suggestions/.
- Get Document MetadataGET /api/documents/{id}/metadata/.
- Get Document NotesView, add, or delete notes for the document.
- Get Document RootGET /api/documents/{id}/root/.
- Get Document SuggestionsGET /api/documents/{id}/suggestions/.
- Get Document ThumbnailGET /api/documents/{id}/thumb/.
- Get Document TypeGET /api/document_types/{id}/.
- Get GroupGET /api/groups/{id}/.
Explore alternative integrations
There are other apps [9] supported by WEXTL that can be paired with Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx integrations. Pick any from the list below if the current combination isn't the one you need.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about connecting Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx.
Connect your Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx accounts once, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other, then map the fields so data flows automatically between them. [3]
Example: when Nextcloud's "Watch Activities" fires, WEXTL can "Activate Totp" in Paperless-ngx. Nextcloud has 1 trigger (including Watch Activities); Paperless-ngx has 125 actions (including Activate Totp, Autocomplete Search, and Bulk Delete Processed Mail). Add filters and transforms between steps when you need them. [1]
Yes — the integration works in both directions. Use each app's triggers to start a workflow and the other app's actions to update it. [2]
No. Nextcloud-to-Paperless-ngx automations are built visually on the canvas. You can optionally add custom JavaScript with Functions when you need advanced logic. [4]
Yes. Trigger-based automations start the moment Nextcloud (or Paperless-ngx) fires a new event — webhook-backed apps run within seconds, and polling-only apps re-check on a schedule you control. [7]
A first automation typically takes 5–10 minutes: connect each app's credential once, drop a trigger + action onto the canvas, map the fields, and turn the workflow on.
You can build your Nextcloud + Paperless-ngx automation on a 3-day trial with every feature unlocked. Cancel anytime. For your protection, a small deposit is charged to your card when your trial starts. It counts toward your first payment and is non-refundable. [8]
References
List of sources used to gather information about the Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx integration.
- Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
- Nextcloud integration information
- Paperless-ngx integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library