Trello MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Trello as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add trello --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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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.
Claude Code registers Trello as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Trello data drives decisions without human intervention.
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 Claude Code 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 Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Trello MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Trello
Ask Claude: "Using Trello, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Trello MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Trello through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Trello tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Trello + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Trello MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Trello tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Trello nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Trello outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Trello status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Trello MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Trello to Claude Code 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 Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code 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 Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Trello to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Trello + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Trello MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Trello with your favorite client
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Connect Trello to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.