Trello MCP Server
Wire your coding agent into Trello so it can create cards, move lists, and keep sprint boards in sync while you ship.
Overview
fastmcp-trello is a MCP server for the Build phase that lets AI assistants manage Trello boards, lists, and cards through stdio tools.
What is this MCP server?
- Full Trello board, list, and card management exposed as MCP tools
- stdio transport via PyPI package fastmcp-trello (runtimeHint: uvx)
- Requires TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_TOKEN from Trello Power-Ups admin
- Version 0.5.0 in official MCP server schema
- Works with any MCP-compatible assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf)
- Server version 0.5.0
- 2 required secret environment variables (TRELLO_API_KEY, TRELLO_TOKEN)
What problem does it solve?
You lose flow when every Trello update means leaving the terminal or IDE to click through boards manually.
Who is it for?
Solo builders who run sprints or personal kanban on Trello and use Claude Code or Cursor daily.
Skip if: Teams on Linear, GitHub Issues only, or anyone unwilling to create Trello API key and token pairs.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you register the server and set Trello credentials, your agent can create and reorganize cards and lists without you opening Trello.
- MCP tools callable for board, list, and card CRUD on your Trello account
- Agent-driven updates to sprint columns and task descriptions
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Journey fit
Trello is where many solo builders track build work and handoffs; this MCP sits on the integrations shelf because it connects the agent to an external PM system during product construction. Board, list, and card operations are classic third-party tool bridges, not frontend or backend code generation.
How it compares
MCP integration to Trello, not an in-repo agent skill or standalone PM app.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is fastmcp-trello for?
Indie developers and small teams who already use Trello for task tracking and want their MCP-capable coding agent to update boards from the same session.
When should I use fastmcp-trello?
Use it during build and ship when you want the agent to file tasks, move cards across lists, or sync board state while implementing features or fixing bugs.
How do I add fastmcp-trello to my agent?
Add the io.github.Jimdrews/fastmcp-trello MCP entry to your client config, run via uvx fastmcp-trello with stdio transport, and set TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_TOKEN environment variables.