Connect Claude to Trello
Manage boards, create cards, and automate task workflows with AI assistance.
The Trello MCP integration lets Claude interact with your Trello boards - viewing cards, creating tasks, moving items between lists, and helping you stay on top of projects. Instead of manually updating boards, ask Claude to manage your tasks through natural conversation.
What You Can Do
View Boards & Cards
See what's on any board, check card details, and get project overviews instantly.
Create Cards
Add new tasks with descriptions, due dates, labels, and assignments through conversation.
Move & Update Cards
Move cards between lists, update descriptions, mark complete - all via Claude.
Generate Reports
Get summaries of board status, overdue tasks, and team workload.
Example Commands
Basic
- "What cards are on my 'In Progress' list?"
- "Show me all my Trello boards"
- "Find cards assigned to me that are due this week"
Intermediate
- "Create a new card called 'Review Q3 metrics' in the 'To Do' list with a due date of Friday"
- "Move all cards labeled 'Urgent' to the top of their lists"
- "What cards are overdue across all my boards?"
Advanced
- "Give me a status report on the 'Product Launch' board - what's done, in progress, and blocked?"
- "Find all cards I created last month that are still open and summarize their status"
- "Create cards in 'To Do' for each action item from today's meeting notes: [paste notes]"
Setup Guide
Prerequisites
- Get your Trello API key from trello.com/power-ups/admin
- Generate a token with appropriate permissions
- Install the Trello MCP server
- Add configuration to Claude Desktop
- Test with a simple board query
Add this to your configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"trello": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic/mcp-server-trello"],
"env": {
"TRELLO_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
"TRELLO_TOKEN": "your-token"
}
}
}
}View Complete Setup Instructions →
Security & Privacy
Important: If you're on a team workspace, changes Claude makes are visible to all team members and appear in the activity log. Coordinate with your team before automating shared boards.
Claude accesses boards your token has permission to view. You control read vs. read-write permissions when generating your token. Card contents and comments are visible to Claude.
Read our complete Security Guide →
Best Use Cases
Workflows Using Trello
- Operations Team Workflows — Streamline your ops.
- 10 Workflows Every Business Needs — Essential automations.
- Meeting to Tasks: Convert action items into cards automatically.
Works Well With
Trello vs. Asana
Use Trello If...
- You prefer visual Kanban boards
- You have simpler project tracking needs
- You like drag-and-drop simplicity
Use Asana If...
- You need complex project views (timeline)
- You have larger team coordination needs
- You need advanced reporting
Both have MCP integrations. Choose based on your workflow preference, not MCP capabilities. View Asana Guide →
FAQ
Can Claude access all my Trello boards?▼
Claude can access boards your API token has permission to view. You control this when generating your token.
Will my team see changes Claude makes?▼
Yes, all changes appear in the board activity log and are visible to team members with access.
Can Claude add attachments to cards?▼
Capabilities depend on the MCP server implementation. Card creation and updates are typically supported.
Does this work with Trello Butler automations?▼
Yes, MCP and Butler are independent. Butler automations continue to work alongside MCP.
Can Claude archive or delete cards?▼
With appropriate permissions, yes. Consider using read-only access if you want to prevent accidental deletions.
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