• NEW CARDS
  • LIST MATCHING
  • HUMAN REVIEW
  • BOARD SYNC

How to create Trello cards with your AI client

Connect your Trello board to your AI client once. After that, you can turn any part of your conversation into a structured task.

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Short answer

How do I turn my chat into Trello cards?

Your AI uses the Trello MCP to find your existing lists and write new cards to them. You just tell the AI which list needs the task, and it handles the entry. You'll get organized boards without manual typing.

Task destinations.

Where your tasks land.

The AI organizes your thoughts into these specific outcomes.

NEW CARDS

Tasks appear instantly

The AI creates new cards based on your chat. These show up on your board as soon as the command finishes.

LIST MATCHING

Correct column placement

The AI checks your board structure to find the right lists. It places tasks in the specific columns you name.

HUMAN REVIEW

Manual check required

You should verify the card details once they are created. The AI handles the data entry, but you own the final task.

BOARD SYNC

Live board updates

Your Trello board stays current with your conversation. You don't have to switch tabs to keep your project moving.

The workflow

What your AI does when a task arrives.

The AI moves from reading your board to writing your data.

  1. Find your lists

    The AI looks at your Trello workspace to see what lists are available for your project.

    list_lists

  2. Identify the target

    It compares your request to the existing list names to find the right destination.

    list_lists

  3. Write the card

    The AI writes the title and description you discussed directly into the chosen list.

    create_card

  4. Confirm creation

    The AI verifies the card was successfully added so you can keep working.

    create_card

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Trello MCP.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual Trello list names or project details.

Trello Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bxbRgRtxn68tpG3Qa9O6ybDvBZGMXWDfoSwf4Kod/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Trello capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bxbRgRtxn68tpG3Qa9O6ybDvBZGMXWDfoSwf4Kod/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a new card in my 'Backlog' list called 'Fix login bug' with the details from our chat.

  • Look at my Trello lists and add a task to the 'In Progress' column about the client meeting.

  • Based on our discussion about the marketing campaign, create a card in the 'To Do' list.

  • Find my 'Urgent' list and add a card for the server maintenance task we just talked about.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Trello once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start using the tools in any MCP-compatible client immediately.

Connect Trello to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete cards from my Trello board?

    No. This MCP only has the tools to list lists and create cards. It cannot delete or move existing cards.

  • 02

    Does the AI see all my Trello boards?

    The AI can see the lists within the boards you grant it access to, but it only interacts with the ones you specify in your prompt.

  • 03

    Can I add labels to cards using the AI?

    No. The current tools only allow for creating new cards and listing existing lists. It cannot modify card properties like labels or due dates.

  • 04

    How does the AI know which list to use?

    It uses the list_lists tool to see your available columns, then matches your verbal request to the names it finds.

  • 05

    Do I need to keep the chat window open?

    No. Once the AI executes the create_card tool, the card is live on Trello regardless of what you do with the chat.

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