Skip to main content
Glama

update-list

Modify Trello lists by updating their name, position, subscription status, or archiving them using the list ID.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
listIdYesID of the list to update
nameNoNew name for the list
closedNoWhether the list should be closed (archived)
posNoPosition of the list
subscribedNoWhether to subscribe to the list

Implementation Reference

  • The handler function for the 'update-list' tool. It constructs update data from provided parameters and sends a PUT request to the Trello API endpoint `/lists/{listId}` to update the list's name, closed status, position, or subscription.
    async ({ listId, name, closed, pos, subscribed }) => {
    	try {
    		if (!credentials.apiKey || !credentials.apiToken) {
    			return {
    				content: [
    					{
    						type: 'text',
    						text: 'Trello API credentials are not configured',
    					},
    				],
    				isError: true,
    			};
    		}
    
    		const updateData: any = {};
    		if (name !== undefined) updateData.name = name;
    		if (closed !== undefined) updateData.closed = closed;
    		if (pos !== undefined) updateData.pos = pos;
    		if (subscribed !== undefined) updateData.subscribed = subscribed;
    
    		const response = await fetch(
    			`https://api.trello.com/1/lists/${listId}?key=${credentials.apiKey}&token=${credentials.apiToken}`,
    			{
    				method: 'PUT',
    				headers: {
    					'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    				},
    				body: JSON.stringify(updateData),
    			}
    		);
    		const data = await response.json();
    		return {
    			content: [
    				{
    					type: 'text',
    					text: JSON.stringify(data),
    				},
    			],
    		};
    	} catch (error) {
    		return {
    			content: [
    				{
    					type: 'text',
    					text: `Error updating list: ${error}`,
    				},
    			],
    			isError: true,
    		};
    	}
    }
  • Zod input schema for the 'update-list' tool, defining parameters: listId (required string), and optional name (string), closed (boolean), pos (number or string), subscribed (boolean).
    {
    	listId: z.string().describe('ID of the list to update'),
    	name: z.string().optional().describe('New name for the list'),
    	closed: z.boolean().optional().describe('Whether the list should be closed (archived)'),
    	pos: z.union([z.number(), z.string()]).optional().describe('Position of the list'),
    	subscribed: z.boolean().optional().describe('Whether to subscribe to the list'),
    },
  • Registration of the 'update-list' tool using server.tool(), including schema and inline handler function within registerListsTools.
    server.tool(
    	'update-list',
    	{
    		listId: z.string().describe('ID of the list to update'),
    		name: z.string().optional().describe('New name for the list'),
    		closed: z.boolean().optional().describe('Whether the list should be closed (archived)'),
    		pos: z.union([z.number(), z.string()]).optional().describe('Position of the list'),
    		subscribed: z.boolean().optional().describe('Whether to subscribe to the list'),
    	},
    	async ({ listId, name, closed, pos, subscribed }) => {
    		try {
    			if (!credentials.apiKey || !credentials.apiToken) {
    				return {
    					content: [
    						{
    							type: 'text',
    							text: 'Trello API credentials are not configured',
    						},
    					],
    					isError: true,
    				};
    			}
    
    			const updateData: any = {};
    			if (name !== undefined) updateData.name = name;
    			if (closed !== undefined) updateData.closed = closed;
    			if (pos !== undefined) updateData.pos = pos;
    			if (subscribed !== undefined) updateData.subscribed = subscribed;
    
    			const response = await fetch(
    				`https://api.trello.com/1/lists/${listId}?key=${credentials.apiKey}&token=${credentials.apiToken}`,
    				{
    					method: 'PUT',
    					headers: {
    						'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    					},
    					body: JSON.stringify(updateData),
    				}
    			);
    			const data = await response.json();
    			return {
    				content: [
    					{
    						type: 'text',
    						text: JSON.stringify(data),
    					},
    				],
    			};
    		} catch (error) {
    			return {
    				content: [
    					{
    						type: 'text',
    						text: `Error updating list: ${error}`,
    					},
    				],
    				isError: true,
    			};
    		}
    	}
    );
  • src/index.ts:89-89 (registration)
    Invocation of registerListsTools in the main MCP server setup, which registers the 'update-list' tool among others.
    registerListsTools(server, credentials);
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Install Server

Other Tools

Latest Blog Posts

MCP directory API

We provide all the information about MCP servers via our MCP API.

curl -X GET 'https://glama.ai/api/mcp/v1/servers/adriangrahldev/advanced-trello-mcp-server'

If you have feedback or need assistance with the MCP directory API, please join our Discord server