Trello MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Trello as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="trello_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Trello. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Trello MCP Server
Connect your Trello organizational account to any AI agent and take full control of your agile project management workflows through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Trello tools. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Boards & Lists — Fetch all your active boards and inspect the lists (columns) organizing your workflow directly from the Trello cloud
- Card Management — Query all cards from any target list or search across the board using unique IDs
- Deep Card Inspection — Fetch complete metadata, descriptions, assignee fields, due dates, and exact status metrics for specific individual cards
- Workflow Automation — Create new cards on the fly, update existing ones, or easily move them between lists inside your agent
- User Profiling — Retrieve the underlying credentials and profile information for your Trello workspace members
The Trello MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Trello to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Trello MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 10 tools from Trello automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Trello MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Trello through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Trello tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Trello tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Trello tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Trello tool responses in an isolated environment
Trello + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Trello MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Trello while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Trello, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Trello data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Trello responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Trello MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Trello to AutoGen via MCP:
create_card
Create a new Trello card
delete_card
Prefer updating closed to true for archiving instead. Permanently delete a Trello card
get_board
Get details for a specific Trello board
get_card
Get details for a specific Trello card
get_me
Get current Trello user details
list_boards
List Trello boards for the user
list_cards
List cards in a specific Trello list
list_lists
List lists (columns) in a Trello board
list_members
List members of a Trello board
update_card
Update an existing Trello card
Example Prompts for Trello in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Trello immediately.
"List all the boards under my Trello account right now."
"Can you check the cards currently inside the 'To Do' list ID 618ab221?"
"Create a new board card called 'Verify Webhooks' with the description 'Check timeout limits under high load' on list 618ab221."
Troubleshooting Trello MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Trello to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Trello + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Trello MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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Connect Trello to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.