trello-mcp MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Claude with tools to interact with Trello boards, lists, and cards through the Trello REST API.

Local serverstdioMIT

What is the trello-mcp Server?

trello-mcp is an MCP project maintained in the aepod/trello-mcp repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Claude with tools to interact with Trello boards, lists, and cards through the Trello REST API”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Local setup

The project provides a local client configuration using node. Follow the repository’s build and installation steps before copying it, and replace example paths with the paths on your own computer.

Configuration values

The example declares TRELLO_API_KEY, TRELLO_TOKEN. Secret-looking values have been replaced with placeholders. Required and optional labels are shown only when the documentation states them.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
list_boardsGet all boards accessible to the user
get_boardGet detailed information about a specific board
get_board_membersList members of a board
get_listsGet all lists in a board
create_listCreate a new list in a board
update_listUpdate list properties (name, position)
get_cardsGet cards from a board or list
create_cardCreate a new card
update_cardUpdate card properties (name, description, due date)
move_cardMove card to different list
delete_cardDelete a card
add_card_memberAdd member to a card
remove_card_memberRemove member from a card
get_labelsGet available labels for a board
add_card_labelAdd label to a card
remove_card_labelRemove label from a card
get_card_checklistsGet checklists on a card
create_checklistCreate a new checklist on a card
add_checklist_itemAdd item to a checklist
update_checklist_itemUpdate checklist item (mark complete/incomplete)

How to install the trello-mcp Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/trello-mcp/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRELLO_API_KEY": "YOUR_TRELLO_API_KEY",
        "TRELLO_TOKEN": "YOUR_TRELLO_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
TRELLO_API_KEYDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
TRELLO_TOKENDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation