How to Use the Trello MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: How do I search for cards using Trello and OpenAI Agents SDK?

Run searchcards with a keyword. It returns matching cards, giving you the board and list context instantly. This is way better than scrolling through everything manually.

Q: Does the MCP Server support listing labels for Trello using OpenAI Agents SDK?

Yep. You can use listlabels to get all available label IDs for a board. Then, you pass those IDs into the addlabeltocard tool to tag cards accurately.

Q: Can I view a full board overview using Trello and OpenAI Agents SDK?

You'll use listboardcards. This tool is designed to pull all cards across every single list on a given Trello board. It’s the most complete status check you can get.

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Manage Boards and Cards with the MCP Server

You can use `list_boards` to see all Trello boards attached to your account. Once you know the board, `get_board` pulls down all its current details. This gives your agent a full picture of what's happening across multiple lists and cards. The agent also runs `list_cards`, which shows every single card inside one specific list on a board. It’s how you get that complete overview needed to know exactly where project work is stalled.

Update and Create Trello Items via OpenAI Agents SDK

Need to change something? The `update_card` tool lets your agent modify an existing card—say, changing its description or adding a new label. Better yet, if nothing exists, the `create_card` function makes it for you right away. Don't worry about cleanup; while `delete_card` works, prefer using the update process to set cards as closed instead. It keeps your historical data intact.

Track Activity and Members with Trello

The `add_comment` tool lets you log updates directly into a card's activity feed, notifying everyone watching the board. You can also check who’s on the payroll using `list_members`, which gives every agent a list of people associated with the board. If you need to get started, the `get_me` tool pulls your personal user details from Trello. It's good for setting up context so the AI knows whose name or handle it should use when writing comments.

Setup guide

Set up Trello MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Trello tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Trello tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Trello tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="Trello Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Trello tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about Trello MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Run `search_cards` with a keyword. It returns matching cards, giving you the board and list context instantly. This is way better than scrolling through everything manually.

Yep. You can use `list_labels` to get all available label IDs for a board. Then, you pass those IDs into the `add_label_to_card` tool to tag cards accurately.

It handles core Board or Card details, including names, descriptions, associated lists, and member IDs. The agent works directly off these types of structured data points.

You'll use `list_board_cards`. This tool is designed to pull all cards across every single list on a given Trello board. It’s the most complete status check you can get.

The agent's built-in guardrails validate every action before it runs. This means if a tool call is malformed or the API returns unexpected data, your agent fails loudly—no silent errors.

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