Trello MCP Server

Name: Trello MCP Server
Author: Jimdrews

by Jimdrewsversion 0.5.0i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.Jimdrews/fastmcp-trello

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Manage Trello boards, lists, and cards from any MCP-compatible AI assistant

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Docs, sheets & office work
You need to fill in: TRELLO_API_KEY, TRELLO_TOKEN

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

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Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: TRELLO_API_KEY, TRELLO_TOKEN

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

PyPIPython’s uv installed (for the uvx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fastmcp-trello": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fastmcp-trello"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRELLO_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "TRELLO_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add fastmcp-trello --env TRELLO_API_KEY=your-value --env TRELLO_TOKEN=your-value -- uvx fastmcp-trello

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fastmcp-trello": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fastmcp-trello"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRELLO_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "TRELLO_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "fastmcp-trello": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fastmcp-trello"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRELLO_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "TRELLO_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

TRELLO_API_KEY secret required env
Trello API key from https://trello.com/power-ups/admin
TRELLO_TOKEN secret required env
Trello API token

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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Still maintained
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Has a licence
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Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
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Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

More stars than 0% of the other 3540 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 6% of the other 3540 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3540 servers in this category

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Common questions

Is Trello MCP Server safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: TRELLO_API_KEY, TRELLO_TOKEN

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.5.0) reached the registry 7 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

Open the README

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A Trello MCP server — manage boards, cards, and lists from any AI assistant that supports the Model Context Protocol. MCP is an open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Copilot interact with external tools and services.

Trello MCP Tools

Tool	Description
`get_boards`	List all boards accessible to you
`get_board`	Get a board's details including its lists
`get_lists`	Get all open lists on a board
`create_board`	Create a new board
`update_board`	Update a board's name or description
`close_board`	Close (archive) a board
`get_cards`	Get all cards in a list
`get_card`	Get full details for a card including comments
`create_card`	Create a new card on a list
`update_card`	Update a card's fields or move it to a different list
`archive_card`	Archive (close) a card
`get_labels`	Get all labels defined on a board
`create_label`	Create a new label on a board
`delete_label`	Delete a label from a board
`add_label_to_card`	Add a label to a card
`remove_label_from_card`	Remove a label from a card
`create_list`	Create a new list on a board
`update_list`	Rename a list
`archive_list`	Archive (close) a list
`move_list`	Move a list to a new position
`get_attachments`	Get all attachments on a card
`add_attachment`	Add a URL attachment to a card
`delete_attachment`	Delete an attachment from a card
`add_comment`	Add a comment to a card
`search_cards`	Search for cards across boards, optionally scoped to a specific board

Prerequisites

You need a Trello API key and token:

Go to the Trello Power-Ups admin page
Create a new Power-Up (any name/workspace will do)
Generate a new API key
From the API key page, click the Token link to generate a token

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):

"mcpServers": { "trello": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["fastmcp-trello"], "env": { "TRELLO_API_KEY": "your-api-key", "TRELLO_TOKEN": "your-token" } } } }

Or run standalone:

TRELLO_API_KEY=your-api-key TRELLO_TOKEN=your-token uvx fastmcp-trello

Usage

Once installed in your MCP client, you can ask your AI assistant things like:

"Show me all my Trello boards"

"Create a card called 'Fix login bug' in the To Do list on my Project board"

Configuration

Variable	Required	Description
`TRELLO_API_KEY`	Yes	Your Trello API key
`TRELLO_TOKEN`	Yes	Your Trello authentication token

Development

git clone https://github.com/Jimdrews/fastmcp-trello.git

cd fastmcp-trello uv sync --group dev uv run pytest

See CONTRIBUTING.md for more details.

License

MIT

Trello MCP Server

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

Common questions

Alternatives

Agent-Native Calendar

Excel MCP Server

MCP Server for Excel

README from the maker

Trello MCP Tools

Prerequisites

Installation

Usage

Configuration

Development

License