mcp-trello — Trello MCP Server

Automate your entire Trello workflow — manage boards, lists, cards, and checklists from any AI agent.

Trello is a visual project management tool used by millions of teams worldwide. This MCP server gives your agents complete access to the Trello REST API: browsing and creating boards, managing lists and cards, archiving and moving cards between lists, and managing checklists and checklist items to track granular task progress.

Live endpoint: https://mcp.aerostack.dev/s/aerostack/mcp-trello

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What You Can Do

• Automatically create boards, lists, and cards from external triggers — form submissions, webhooks, or pipeline events
• Move cards across lists as work progresses through your workflow stages
• Add checklists and mark items complete based on automated task tracking
• Archive or delete cards once work is done, keeping boards clean without manual effort

Available Tools

Tool	Description
_ping	Verify credentials by fetching the authenticated member profile
get_board	Get board details by ID — name, description, URL, lists, labels
list_boards	List all boards for the authenticated member
create_board	Create a new board with optional description and default lists
update_board	Update board name, description, or archive/unarchive it
get_board_members	Get all members of a board with their roles
get_lists	Get all lists on a board (filter: all, open, closed)
create_list	Create a new list on a board with position control
update_list	Rename a list or archive/unarchive it
move_list	Move a list to a different board
get_card	Get full card details — name, description, due date, labels, members, checklists
list_cards	List cards in a list (filter: all, open, closed)
create_card	Create a card in a list with name, description, due date, labels, members
update_card	Update card name, description, due date, position, or archive status
move_card	Move a card to a different list with position control
archive_card	Archive a card (hidden from board, not deleted)
delete_card	Permanently delete a card (irreversible)
get_card_checklists	Get all checklists on a card including item completion status
create_checklist	Create a checklist on a card
create_checklist_item	Add an item to a checklist
update_checklist_item	Mark a checklist item complete or incomplete

Configuration

Variable	Required	Description	How to Get
TRELLO_API_KEY	Yes	Your Trello Power-Up / developer API key	Go to https://trello.com/power-ups/admin → create or select a Power-Up → API Key tab
TRELLO_TOKEN	Yes	Your Trello OAuth user token granting access to boards and cards	From the same Power-Up admin page → click "Token" link next to your API key → authorize access

Quick Start

Add to Aerostack Workspace

1. Go to aerostack.dev → Your Project → MCPs
2. Search for "Trello" and click Add to Workspace
3. Add your TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_TOKEN under Project → Secrets

Once added, every AI agent in your workspace can manage Trello boards and cards automatically — no per-user setup needed.

Example Prompts

"Create a new card in the 'To Do' list on my sprint board for the login bug fix"
"Move card abc123 to the 'Done' list"
"Add a checklist called 'Acceptance Criteria' to card xyz789 and mark the first item complete"

Direct API Call

curl -X POST https://mcp.aerostack.dev/s/aerostack/mcp-trello \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -H 'X-Mcp-Secret-TRELLO-API-KEY: your-api-key' \
  -H 'X-Mcp-Secret-TRELLO-TOKEN: your-token' \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"list_boards","arguments":{}}}'

License

MIT