Desk-nextcloud Role¶

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Variables¶

author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
description: Installs and links Nextcloud desktop client folders for cloud-integrated user environments.
license: Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License
license_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/license
company: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach

Consulting & Coaching Solutions https://www.veen.world

min_ansible_version: 2.9
platforms: [{‘name’: ‘Archlinux’, ‘versions’: [‘rolling’]}]
galaxy_tags: [‘nextcloud’, ‘cloud’, ‘archlinux’, ‘user’, ‘desktop’, ‘automation’]
repository: https://s.infinito.nexus/code
issue_tracker_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/issues
documentation: https://docs.infinito.nexus/

README¶

Nextcloud Client ☁️¶

Description¶

This Ansible role installs and configures the Nextcloud desktop client on Arch Linux systems. It also manages symbolic links from commonly used user directories (like Documents, Pictures, etc.) to the respective folders inside a cloud-synced Nextcloud directory. This ensures user data is seamlessly integrated into the synchronized cloud folder.

Overview¶

Targeting user environments on Arch Linux (e.g., Manjaro), this role sets up the official nextcloud-client and dynamically links key directories from the user’s home folder to Nextcloud. This makes it easy to use the Nextcloud client without needing to manually configure folders.

Purpose¶

The purpose of this role is to automate the configuration of cloud-integrated user directories by ensuring that common folders like Downloads, Music, and Workspaces are transparently redirected into a centralized cloud structure. This makes it easier to maintain sys-bkp-friendly, cloud-ready setups for homelab and professional workflows.

Features¶

Installs the Nextcloud Desktop Client: Uses pacman via the community.general.pacman module.
Symbolic Linking of User Folders: Maps home folders (e.g., Documents, Videos, Workspaces) into their Nextcloud equivalents.
Dynamic Cloud Directory Resolution: Builds the target cloud directory path from user and cloud variables.
Dump Folder Mapping: Links InstantUpload from the cloud to a ~/Dump folder for quick camera/file access.

Credits 📝¶

Developed and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.

Learn more at www.veen.world

Part of the Infinito.Nexus Project

License: Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License