Trello MCP Server

Provider: Atlassian (Official) Endpoint: https://mcp.trello.com/v1 Auth: OAuth 2.0 Transport: Streamable HTTP License: Apache 2.0 Status: Available (Beta) Repository: github.com/atlassian/trello-mcp-server

Overview

The official Trello MCP server is a cloud-hosted bridge between your Trello account and any MCP-compatible AI assistant. Once connected, AI tools can read boards, lists, cards, and checklists — and take actions on your behalf based on the permissions you grant.

Atlassian now offers official MCP servers across their entire product suite: Jira, Confluence, and Trello. This makes MCP the standard integration layer for Atlassian's AI ecosystem.

What You Can Do

• Read boards, lists, cards — Query Trello content from AI assistants
• Create and update cards — Manage tasks without switching apps
• Manage checklists — Add, update, and complete checklist items
• Search across workspaces — Find cards and boards by keyword
• Archive (no delete) — Cards and lists can be archived but not permanently deleted
• Workspace-scoped access — Each connection authorizes one workspace (multi-workspace planned)

Use Cases for Business Operators

1. Daily standup automation: Ask your AI assistant "What's on my Trello board today?" and get a prioritized task list.
2. Cross-tool workflows: Connect Trello tasks to Slack alerts, email summaries, or GitHub issues through your AI agent.
3. Project reporting: Query Trello for project status, blocked cards, and upcoming deadlines — all from chat.
4. Bulk operations: Update multiple cards, reorder lists, or assign tasks without clicking through the Trello UI.

Before You Connect

• A Trello account (any plan works — Free, Standard, Premium, or Enterprise)
• Access to a supported MCP client
• A modern browser for the OAuth authorization flow

Setup

Option 1: Claude (Desktop or claude.ai)

1. Open Claude → Settings → Connectors
2. Click Add → Add custom connector
3. Fill in:
4. Name: Trello
5. URL: https://mcp.trello.com/v1
6. Click Add, then click Connect
7. In the browser popup, choose your Trello workspace and review permissions
8. Click Authorize

Alternatively, install from the Claude connector directory.

Option 2: ChatGPT

Install directly from the ChatGPT Trello listing.

Option 3: Cursor

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "url": "https://mcp.trello.com/v1"
    }
  }
}

Then go to Customize → MCPs → click Authenticate on the Trello server.

Option 4: VS Code / GitHub Copilot

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "url": "https://mcp.trello.com/v1"
    }
  }
}

Option 5: Gemini CLI

Refer to the Gemini CLI MCP documentation and add the Trello endpoint.

Security Model

• OAuth 2.0 — Industry-standard authentication
• Workspace-scoped — AI tools only access the workspace you explicitly authorize
• Permission-respecting — All actions respect your existing Trello permissions; AI can't do anything you can't
• No destructive deletes — Cards and lists can be archived, never permanently deleted
• Revocable — Disconnect at any time from Trello or your AI client settings

Limitations

• Single workspace per connection — Each MCP connection supports one Trello workspace. Multi-workspace is planned.
• No permanent delete — Archive-only for safety. Manual deletion still available in Trello directly.
• Beta status — The server is marked as beta; API surface may change.

Comparison with Atlassian Jira/Confluence MCP

Feature	Trello MCP	Atlassian MCP (Jira/Confluence)
Focus	Lightweight task management	Engineering + documentation
Auth	OAuth 2.0	OAuth 2.0
Transport	Streamable HTTP	Streamable HTTP
Hosting	Atlassian Cloud	Atlassian Cloud
Primary audience	Operators, marketers, teams	Engineers, product managers
Multi-workspace	Planned	Multi-project supported

FAQ

Q: Does Trello MCP cost extra? A: No. It's included with any Trello plan, including Free.

Q: Can I use this with multiple Trello workspaces? A: Currently, each MCP connection supports one workspace. Multi-workspace support is planned.

Q: What happens if I disconnect? A: The AI assistant loses access immediately. Reconnect to restore — no data is lost.

Q: Can the AI permanently delete my Trello cards? A: No. Destructive delete operations are not supported. The AI can archive cards and lists but cannot permanently delete them.

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