Trello MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants, editors, and automation tools to interact with your Trello boards, lists, cards, and more. This server provides a standardized interface for managing Trello workflows through any MCP-compatible client.

🚀 Quick Start

1. Clone and Setup

2. Get Trello API Credentials

1. Go to Trello Developer Portal

2. Copy your API Key

3. Generate a Token (click "Token" link on the same page)

4. Create a .env file:

   cp .env.example .env

5. Edit .env and replace the placeholder values with your actual credentials:

   TRELLO_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here TRELLO_API_TOKEN=your_actual_token_here

3. Test the Server

🛠️ Using with Different Tools

Cursor IDE

Method 1: Built-in MCP Support

1. Start the MCP server in a terminal:

   node build/index.js

2. Configure Cursor (if needed):

   • Open Cursor Settings (Ctrl+,)

   • Search for "MCP" or "Model Context Protocol"

   • Add server configuration if required

3. Use MCP tools directly in Cursor:

   • Ask: "Get all my Trello boards"

   • Ask: "Create a card in my 'To Do' list with title 'Fix login bug'"

   • Ask: "Move card 'Update docs' from 'In Progress' to 'Done'"

Method 2: Command Palette

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)

2. Type "MCP" and look for MCP-related commands

3. Select "Connect to MCP Server" or similar

4. Enter server details:

   • Command: node

   • Arguments: /path/to/trello-mcp-server/build/index.js

   • Environment: Set TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_API_TOKEN

Claude AI Assistant

Method 1: Direct Integration

1. Start the server:

   node build/index.js

2. In Claude, you can now ask:

   • "Show me all my Trello boards"

   • "Create a new card in my project board"

   • "Move the card 'Design review' to the 'Done' list"

   • "Add a comment to card 'Bug fix' saying 'This looks good'"

Method 2: MCP Configuration

1. In Claude's settings, look for MCP configuration

2. Add the server path: /path/to/trello-mcp-server/build/index.js

3. Set environment variables for Trello credentials

Installing via Smithery

To install trello-mcp for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

VS Code

Method 1: Terminal Integration

1. Open VS Code and the project folder

2. Open integrated terminal (Ctrl+`` )

3. Start the server:

   node build/index.js

4. Use MCP tools through VS Code's AI features or extensions

Method 2: MCP Extension

1. Install an MCP client extension for VS Code

2. Configure the extension to point to your Trello MCP server

3. Use the extension's interface to interact with Trello

Other MCP-Compatible Tools

General Configuration

For any MCP-compatible tool, you'll typically need:

1. Server Path: /path/to/trello-mcp-server/build/index.js

2. Command: node

3. Environment Variables:

   • TRELLO_API_KEY=your_key

   • TRELLO_API_TOKEN=your_token

Examples for Popular Tools:

• Continue: Add to ~/.continue/config.json

• Sweep: Configure in sweep settings

• Custom Scripts: Use the MCP protocol directly

📋 Available Commands

Get Information

• "Get all my Trello boards" - Lists all your boards

• "Show lists in board 'Project X'" - Lists all lists in a specific board

• "Get cards in list 'To Do'" - Shows all cards in a list

Create Items

• "Create a card in 'To Do' list with title 'New task'" - Creates a new card

• "Create a red label called 'Urgent' on my project board" - Creates a new label

Manage Cards

• "Move card 'Task name' from 'In Progress' to 'Done'" - Moves a card between lists

• "Archive card 'Old task'" - Archives a card

• "Add comment to card 'Task name' saying 'This is complete'" - Adds a comment

Batch Operations

• "Move all cards from 'In Progress' to 'Done'" - Moves multiple cards

• "Create 3 cards in 'To Do': 'Task 1', 'Task 2', 'Task 3'" - Creates multiple cards

🔧 Advanced Configuration

Environment Variables

Copy the sample environment file and fill in your credentials:

Then edit .env with your actual values:

MCP Protocol Details

The server supports:

• Stdio transport (default)

• HTTP transport (if PORT is set)

• JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol

Available Resources

• trello://boards - All user boards

• trello://boards/{boardId}/lists - Lists in a board

• trello://lists/{listId}/cards - Cards in a list

Available Tools

• get-boards - Retrieve all boards

• get-lists - Get lists in a board

• create-card - Create a new card

• move-card - Move a card between lists

• add-comment - Add comment to a card

• create-label - Create a new label

• archive-card - Archive a card

• And many more...

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. "Server not found"

   • Ensure the server is running: node build/index.js

   • Check the path in your MCP configuration

2. "Authentication failed"

   • Verify your Trello API credentials in .env

   • Ensure the token has proper permissions

3. "Tool not available"

   • Check if the server is properly initialized

   • Verify the MCP protocol version compatibility

Debug Mode

Run with debug logging:

Test the Server

Test the MCP server directly:

📚 Examples

Basic Workflow

1. Start server: node build/index.js

2. Ask your AI tool: "Show me all my Trello boards"

3. Create a card: "Create a card in 'To Do' list with title 'Review pull request'"

4. Move the card: "Move card 'Review pull request' to 'In Progress'"

5. Add comment: "Add comment to 'Review pull request' saying 'Starting review now'"

Project Management

• Daily standup: "Show me all cards in 'In Progress' list"

• Sprint planning: "Create cards in 'Backlog': 'Feature A', 'Feature B', 'Bug fix'"

• Code review: "Move card 'PR #123' from 'Review' to 'Done'"

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository

2. Create a feature branch

3. Make your changes

4. Test with your Trello account

5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

ISC License - see LICENSE file for details

🔗 Links

• MCP Protocol Documentation

• Trello API Documentation

• Cursor MCP Integration

• Claude MCP Support

👨‍💻 Author

Praveen CS