Can my AI automatically gather details of a specific card by its ID?

Yes! Use the `get_card` tool with exactly the Card ID. Your agent will respond with complete metadata, assignee fields, standard labels, and precise notes within seconds.

How do I move a card from 'To Do' to 'Done' seamlessly?

Simply ask the agent to run the `move_card` command. Providing the Card ID and the destination List ID (often found with `list_lists` first). It will transition your task across phases transparently.

Does the integration allow completely destructive operations like deleting my entire board?

No. The agent is limited to safe mutations related to Cards—creating, updating, and removing cards. It does not contain tools to delete large configurations like Boards or Columns, protecting your company’s structure.

Trello MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Trello
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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "url": "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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Trello into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Trello and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Trello MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Trello

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Trello, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Trello MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Trello through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Trello + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Trello MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Trello MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Trello to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting Trello to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Trello + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Trello MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.