How to Use the Trello MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I use Trello and Cursor for project status checks?

Absolutely. You can call listboardcards or searchcards. The results are fed into your editor, letting you write logic based on the real-time card data.

Q: Can I list all Trello boards using Cursor?

Yes, use the listboards tool to get a comprehensive inventory of every board you have access to. You can then pick one to inspect further with getboard.

Q: What if I need to track Trello labels using Cursor?

You use the dedicated tools: first, call listlabels to get the IDs, and then pass those IDs into addlabeltocard when you're updating a card.

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The `search_cards` tool lets you write logic that finds matching cards based on keywords, pulling real context into your code. This is way better than just reading a status report. Need to list everything? You can execute `list_board_cards` or run `list_cards` for all items within one specific column.

Manage Trello data using the MCP Server in Cursor

You'll use tools like `create_card` and `update_card` to model project flow directly in your code. The AI calls these functions, getting live data back for you to write against. Think about automating a process? You can even add labels using `add_label_to_card` as part of a larger coding task.

Inspect Trello board structure with Cursor

Start by calling `get_board` to understand the overall context and available lists. The `list_lists` tool confirms the column names on the board. If you need a user record, `get_me` pulls your current profile details from Trello so you can include them in your code's logic.

Setup guide

Set up Trello MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Trello MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Trello transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Trello tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Trello MCP in Cursor

You write a function, and the AI fills in the required API calls. For example, to create a card, you just tell it to run `create_card`, and the resulting data is ready for your code.

Absolutely. You can call `list_board_cards` or `search_cards`. The results are fed into your editor, letting you write logic based on the real-time card data.

The server handles text strings for titles and descriptions, board metadata, list names, user membership details, label IDs, comments, and checklist items. It's standard project management text.

Yes, use the `list_boards` tool to get a comprehensive inventory of every board you have access to. You can then pick one to inspect further with `get_board`.

You use the dedicated tools: first, call `list_labels` to get the IDs, and then pass those IDs into `add_label_to_card` when you're updating a card.

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