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Nextcloud Forms is a Nextcloud application for creating surveys, questionnaires and simple forms. It provides a mobile-friendly form builder and response viewer that stores form definitions and responses on the host Nextcloud instance.

Key Features

• Visual form builder with common question types and a simple, mobile-first design
• Response visualization in the UI with the ability to export results as CSV
• Shareable links for publishing forms and collecting responses
• Data and responses stored on the local Nextcloud instance for local control and privacy
• Lightweight integration with Nextcloud app management and user accounts

Use Cases

• Internal staff surveys, polls and feedback collection for organizations using Nextcloud
• Event RSVPs, registration forms and simple sign-up forms
• Lightweight data collection for classrooms, clubs, or small teams that require privacy and CSV exports

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires a Nextcloud instance and the Nextcloud app system; not a standalone service
• Feature set is intentionally minimal compared to some hosted form platforms; advanced question types and collaborative form editing are areas under active development

Nextcloud Forms is suitable for users who want a straightforward, privacy-focused forms solution tightly integrated into Nextcloud. It emphasizes simplicity, local data control, and easy export of collected responses.