Trello MCP

Overview

The Trello MCP server enables AI agents to manage Trello boards, cards, and Kanban workflows. Perfect for visual project management and board automation.

Features

• Board Management: List and access boards
• Card Operations: Create, update, delete cards
• List Management: Work with board lists
• Checklists: Manage card checklists
• Attachments: Handle card attachments

Installation

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-trello

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-trello"],
      "env": {
        "TRELLO_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "TRELLO_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

API Setup

1. Go to Trello Power-Up
2. Create API key and token
3. Set environment variables

Available Tools

Tool	Description
list_boards	List accessible boards
get_board	Get board details
list_lists	List lists in a board
list_cards	List cards in a list
create_card	Create a new card
update_card	Update card details
delete_card	Delete a card
add_checklist	Add a checklist to card

Usage Examples

Create a Card

Create a card "Design new logo" in the "To Do" list of my "Marketing" board.

Get Board Overview

Show me all cards in the "In Progress" list.

Update Card

Move the "Write documentation" card to the "Done" list.

Pros

• ✅ Visual Kanban management
• ✅ Easy card operations
• ✅ Good for workflow automation

Cons

• ❌ Requires Trello account
• ❌ API key and token setup
• ❌ Limited to Trello boards

Resources

• MCP Server Repository
• Trello API Docs