Trello MCP Server

# Trello MCP Server A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with the Trello API. Credentials are stored securely in

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Trello MCP server?

Connect Trello to Claude, Cursor or any other MCP client and it stops being a tab you switch to. # Trello MCP Server A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with the Trello API. Credentials are stored securely in your OS credential manager, not in plaintext files. ## Features - **Secure Credential. The trello mcp server is what makes that connection.

What the server does

  • Secure Credential Storage — Credentials stored in OS credential manager (Windows Credential Manager, macOS Keychain, or Linux libsecret)
  • No Plaintext Secrets — No .env files, no environment variables for credentials
  • Trello Integration — Complete access to Trello boards, lists, cards, and more
  • Comprehensive API Coverage — Support for all major Trello operations
  • Type Safety — Full TypeScript support with proper typing for Trello objects
  • Error Handling — Robust error management throughout the codebase

Available tools

The toolset is worth reading before you wire it up, because it tells you what the integration is really for:

  • get_boards — Get all boards for the authenticated user
  • get_board — Get a specific board by ID
  • create_board — Create a new board
  • update_board — Update an existing board
  • delete_board — Delete a board
  • get_board_lists — Get all lists on a board
  • get_board_members — Get all members of a board
  • get_board_labels — Get all labels on a board
  • close_board — Close (archive) a board
  • reopen_board — Reopen a closed board
  • get_list — Get a specific list by ID
  • create_list — Create a new list on a board

Installation

Setup follows the usual MCP pattern — install or clone the server, register it in your client's configuration file, restart the client. The configuration blocks on this page cover the common clients.

Credentials and setup notes

  • Node.js 18 or higher - npm - Trello API key and token (see below) Linux only: Install libsecret ```bash

Where it fits

This sits in the planning and project tracking group, where several servers overlap in what they claim to do but differ sharply once you actually set them up. Trello's toolset — get_boards, get_board, create_board and 11 more — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by v4lheru; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

This entry was verified against Trello's own documentation before publication; SyncDev keeps the directory reviewed rather than auto-generated.

Worth knowing first

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • With 14 tools registered it takes up a noticeable share of the context window; turn it off in projects that never touch Trello.
  • Keep per-call confirmation enabled while you learn its behaviour; it is the cheapest safeguard you have.

Available tools

ToolWhat it does
get_boardsGet all boards for the authenticated user
get_boardGet a specific board by ID
create_boardCreate a new board
update_boardUpdate an existing board
delete_boardDelete a board
get_board_listsGet all lists on a board
get_board_membersGet all members of a board
get_board_labelsGet all labels on a board
close_boardClose (archive) a board
reopen_boardReopen a closed board
get_listGet a specific list by ID
create_listCreate a new list on a board
update_listUpdate an existing list
archive_listArchive a list

How to install the Trello MCP server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["C:/path/to/trello-mcp-server/build/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

  • Node.js 18 or higher - npm - Trello API key and token (see below) Linux only: Install libsecret ```bash

Example prompts to try

  • Use Trello to get boards.
  • Use Trello to get board.
  • Use Trello to create board.

Frequently asked questions

Credentials are stored in your OS credential manager (Windows Credential Manager, macOS Keychain, or Linux libsecret) using your login credentials.