Synology NAS
Let your coding agent browse Synology NAS shares, check disk and system health, and run routine NAS operations from the terminal.
Overview
io.github.cmeans/mcp-synology is an Operate-phase MCP server that connects coding agents to Synology NAS for file browsing, health monitoring, and operational automation.
What is this MCP server?
- Stdio MCP server (mcp-synology on PyPI) at version 0.5.2
- Browse and work with files on Synology NAS from the agent
- Monitor NAS health and status without opening DSM in a browser
- Automate common Synology operations through MCP tools
- GitHub source: cmeans/mcp-synology
- Server version 0.5.2
- PyPI identifier mcp-synology
- Transport: stdio
Community signal: 2 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
You keep builds, backups, or shared files on a Synology NAS but constantly break flow to open DSM or SSH for simple checks and file tasks.
Who is it for?
Solo builders with a Synology at home or in a small office who want agent-driven NAS housekeeping alongside dev work.
Skip if: Teams with no NAS, cloud-only storage, or strict requirements for a audited enterprise storage control plane.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can query NAS health and files and run supported automations from the same session where you ship and debug code.
- Agent-callable tools for Synology file and operations workflows
- Health and status visibility surfaced in the coding session
- Repeatable NAS automation without manual DSM clicks
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Journey fit
Home-lab and production file storage for indie products often lives on a Synology NAS; keeping it healthy and reachable is ongoing operations work after you ship. Infra is the canonical shelf because the server wraps DSM APIs for storage, services, and automation—not app feature development.
How it compares
Synology DSM integration via MCP, not a generic S3 or cloud blob skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.cmeans/mcp-synology for?
Indie developers and operators who run a Synology NAS and want their AI coding agent to inspect files and health without leaving the IDE.
When should I use io.github.cmeans/mcp-synology?
Use it during Operate and infra work when you need quick NAS visibility, file operations, or scripted DSM tasks from Claude Code or another MCP client.
How do I add io.github.cmeans/mcp-synology to my agent?
Install the mcp-synology PyPI package (0.5.2), configure stdio transport in your agent’s MCP settings, and point credentials at your Synology host per the repository README.