Trello MCP

What is Trello MCP?

Trello MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to query Trello boards and cards. It is designed for developers who want to interact with Trello data through MCP‑compatible tools.

How to use Trello MCP?

Install the server with npx @azareljacobs/trello-mcp (recommended) or via npm install -g @azareljacobs/trello-mcp. Provide your Trello API credentials using environment variables (TRELLO_API_KEY, TRELLO_TOKEN), a .env file, or the env section of your MCP configuration file. After setup, invoke MCP tools such as get_boards, get_boards_summary, get_board_details, get_cards, get_lists, and search.

Key features of Trello MCP

• Provides six MCP tools to retrieve Trello boards, lists, cards, and search results.
• Offers two board retrieval modes: comprehensive (get_boards) and fast summary (get_boards_summary).
• Returns detailed board and card information via get_board_details and get_cards.
• Supports optional card filtering by visibility (get_cards filter parameter).
• Authenticates using a Trello API key and token, configurable in three ways.

Use cases of Trello MCP

• AI assistant fetching an overview of all Trello boards for a project status update.
• Searching across Trello for specific cards or content by keyword.
• Retrieving detailed information about a single board, including its lists and cards.
• Getting a filtered list of cards (e.g., only visible cards) from a board.

FAQ from Trello MCP

What are the prerequisites for using Trello MCP?

Node.js v14 (or higher) and a Trello API key and token are required.

How do I obtain Trello API credentials?

Create a Trello Power‑Up at trello.com/power-ups/admin, then generate an API key and a token from the API Key tab.

What authentication methods are supported?

Credentials can be provided via environment variables, a .env file, or the env section of an MCP configuration file (e.g., ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json).

Which MCP tools are available?

The server offers get_boards, get_boards_summary, get_board_details, get_cards, get_lists, and search.

Are there any tools that require no input parameters?

Yes, get_boards and get_boards_summary require no parameters.