How do I install the trello desktop mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `TRELLO_API_KEY`, `TRELLO_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Trello Desktop MCP Server

Trello integration for any MCP-compatible client via Model Context Protocol (MCP)

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What is the Trello Desktop MCP Server?

Trello integration for any MCP-compatible client via Model Context Protocol (MCP).

What Trello Desktop MCP does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides comprehensive Trello integration for any MCP-compatible client — including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and more. This server enables AI assistants to interact with Trello boards, cards, lists, and more through a secure local connection.

Requirements

Node.js 18+ installed - An MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, etc.) - Trello account with API credentials

Practical notes

Maintained by kocakli, written in TypeScript.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

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.

Tool	What it does
trello_search	Universal search across all Trello content
trello_get_user_boards	Get all boards accessible to the current user
get_board_details	Get detailed board information with lists and cards
get_card	Get comprehensive card details
create_card	Create new cards in any list
update_card	Update card properties
move_card	Move cards between lists
trello_add_comment	Add comments to cards
trello_get_list_cards	Get all cards in a specific list
trello_create_list	Create new lists on boards
trello_get_board_cards	Get all cards from a board with filtering
trello_get_card_actions	Get card activity history
trello_get_card_attachments	Get card attachments
trello_get_card_checklists	Get card checklists
trello_get_board_members	Get board members
trello_get_board_labels	Get board labels
trello_get_member	Get member details
list_boards	List user's boards
get_lists	Get lists in a board

How to install the Trello Desktop MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/trello-desktop-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

Node.js 18+ installed - An MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, etc.) - Trello account with API credentials

Variable	Description	Required
TRELLO_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
TRELLO_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Trello Desktop MCP to trello search.”
“Use Trello Desktop MCP to trello get user boards.”
“Use Trello Desktop MCP to get board details.”

Frequently asked questions

Trello integration for any MCP-compatible client via Model Context Protocol (MCP) Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.