Synology FAQs

Question 1

What is Synology (mcp-synology) used for?

Accepted Answer

mcp-synology connects any Model Context Protocol (MCP) client, such as Claude, to your Synology NAS devices. This enables secure interaction with DSM API functionalities for file management, system monitoring, and remote operations.

Question 2

How does mcp-synology ensure security for my NAS devices?

Accepted Answer

Security is paramount with automated 2FA support using device tokens, permission-tiered access controls (READ/WRITE) for modules, and secure credential storage via OS keyring integration across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Question 3

What core Synology features can this tool manage?

Accepted Answer

It provides comprehensive file management through File Station (including browsing, searching, transferring, and deleting files) and robust system monitoring capabilities for CPU, RAM, disk I/O, and network usage across your NAS devices.

Question 4

Can I manage multiple Synology NAS devices with this tool?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. mcp-synology is designed to manage multiple Synology NAS devices, each with independent configurations, credentials, and state, providing a unified yet separated management experience.

Question 5

Is the setup process user-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it features an interactive setup wizard that guides you through configuration, credential management, and 2FA. It even generates a Claude Desktop JSON snippet for quick and easy integration, simplifying your initial setup.

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