Trello Desktop MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRELLO_TOKEN | Yes | Your Trello Token with read/write access that never expires (generate it from https://trello.com/app-key) | |
| TRELLO_API_KEY | Yes | Your Trello API Key (get it from https://trello.com/app-key) |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| prompts | {} |
| resources | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| trello_searchA | Universal search across all Trello content (boards, cards, members). Use this to find specific items by keywords or phrases. |
| trello_get_user_boardsA | Get all boards accessible to the current user. This is the starting point for exploring your Trello workspace. |
| get_board_detailsB | Get detailed information about a specific Trello board, including its lists and cards. Useful for understanding board structure and content. |
| get_cardC | Get detailed information about a specific Trello card, including its content, status, members, and attachments. |
| create_cardA | Create a new card in a Trello list. Use this to add tasks, ideas, or items to your workflow. |
| update_cardB | Update properties of an existing Trello card. Use this to change card details like name, description, due date, or status. |
| move_cardA | Move a card to a different list. Use this to change a card's workflow status (e.g., from "To Do" to "In Progress"). |
| trello_add_commentA | Add a comment to a Trello card. Use this to add notes, updates, or discussions to cards. |
| trello_get_list_cardsA | Get all cards in a specific Trello list. Use this to see all tasks/items in a workflow column. |
| trello_create_listA | Create a new list in a Trello board. Use this to add workflow columns like "To Do", "In Progress", or "Done". |
| list_boardsA | List all Trello boards accessible to the user. Use this to see all boards you have access to, or filter by status. |
| get_listsA | Get all lists in a specific Trello board. Use this to see the workflow columns (like "To Do", "In Progress", "Done") in a board. |
| trello_get_memberA | Get details about a specific Trello member/user, including their boards and profile information. |
| trello_get_board_cardsB | Get all cards from a Trello board with optional filtering and detailed information like attachments and members. |
| trello_get_card_actionsA | Get activity history and comments for a specific Trello card. Useful for tracking changes and discussions. |
| trello_get_card_attachmentsA | Get all attachments (files, links) for a specific Trello card. |
| trello_get_card_checklistsB | Get all checklists and their items for a specific Trello card. |
| trello_get_board_membersB | Get all members who have access to a specific Trello board. |
| trello_get_board_labelsA | Get all labels available on a specific Trello board for categorizing cards. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 19 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is some overlap between get_board_details and trello_get_user_boards/list_boards, as well as trello_get_board_cards and trello_get_list_cards, which could cause confusion. However, descriptions help clarify their specific focuses, such as detailed board info versus user-accessible boards.
Naming is inconsistent with mixed conventions: some tools use verb_noun (e.g., create_card, get_board_details), while others use trello_verb_noun (e.g., trello_add_comment, trello_create_list). This lack of a uniform pattern makes the set harder to navigate and predict.
With 19 tools, the count is slightly high but reasonable for a Trello integration covering boards, cards, lists, members, and actions. It provides comprehensive functionality without being overwhelmingly bloated, though it could be streamlined.
The tool set offers complete CRUD/lifecycle coverage for Trello's domain, including creating, reading, updating, and moving cards, managing boards and lists, handling comments, attachments, checklists, and search. No obvious gaps are present, enabling full agent workflows.