How to Use the Trello MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I search for Trello cards using Claude Code?

Execute the searchcards command, passing your keywords. The output delivers matching cards along with their associated board and list context. It's perfect for CI/CD data checks.

Q: Can I manage labels on Trello boards using Claude Code?

Yes. First, run listlabels to get the IDs needed. Then, pass those IDs into addlabeltocard. This sequence allows your script to tag cards automatically.

Q: What if I need details about Trello boards using Claude Code?

The getboard tool fetches a complete data dump of the specific board. It's designed for headless environments where you need all the raw metadata.

Q: How does Claude Code handle deleting Trello cards?

Best practice is to archive by calling updatecard and setting it as closed (true). If deletion is necessary, use deletecard, but always validate the required cleanup steps.

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Board Structure Mapping

To get a full board overview, run `list_board_cards`. This tool retrieves every card across all lists in the specified Trello board. You can also map out the column structure using `list_lists`. If you need to see every single item within one column, use `list_cards` for a focused list.

Card Lifecycle Management

`create_card` lets your script spin up new cards on the board. If data changes, `update_card` modifies existing card details. Don't forget to use `add_checklist` if you need to add specific items to track status. Adding labels requires a two-step process: first run `list_labels`, then execute `add_label_to_card`.

Accessing Board Data

`get_board` fetches all the details for a single Trello board, perfect for initial setup checks. You can also run `search_cards`, passing keywords to pull relevant cards across the whole structure. Need user context? The `list_members` tool shows who is associated with that specific board.

Setup guide

Set up Trello MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see trello-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Trello transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Trello tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http trello-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Trello MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Trello MCP in Claude Code

Execute the `search_cards` command, passing your keywords. The output delivers matching cards along with their associated board and list context. It's perfect for CI/CD data checks.

Yes. First, run `list_labels` to get the IDs needed. Then, pass those IDs into `add_label_to_card`. This sequence allows your script to tag cards automatically.

The `get_board` tool fetches a complete data dump of the specific board. It's designed for headless environments where you need all the raw metadata.

Best practice is to archive by calling `update_card` and setting it as closed (`true`). If deletion is necessary, use `delete_card`, but always validate the required cleanup steps.

The server handles board and card metadata, including member lists, label IDs, checklists, comments, and descriptive text. It's all project structure data.

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