Mcp Server Trello
Drive Trello boards from your coding agent with typed, rate-limited MCP calls for cards, lists, and boards.
Overview
MCP Server Trello is a MCP server for the Build phase that lets coding agents manage Trello boards with rate-limited, type-safe API access.
What is this MCP server?
- Comprehensive Trello REST API coverage through MCP
- Built-in rate limiting for safer automation
- Type-safe server implementation (@delorenj/mcp-server-trello)
- Requires TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_TOKEN env secrets
- Version 1.5.6 on npm with stdio transport
- 2 required secret env vars (TRELLO_API_KEY, TRELLO_TOKEN)
Community signal: 381 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Agents cannot update your real Trello board without custom scripts and easy-to-hit rate limits.
Who is it for?
Indie builders who plan and track shipping work in Trello and want hands-free board updates from the agent.
Skip if: Teams on Linear/Jira only or workflows that forbid third-party board automation.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After install, your agent can list, create, and update Trello resources through MCP with guarded API usage.
- Agent-driven Trello board and card operations
- Rate-limited Trello API access over MCP
- Type-safe npm stdio MCP server at v1.5.6
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Journey fit
How it compares
Trello-specific MCP connector, not a generic kanban methodology skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.delorenj/mcp-server-trello for?
Solo developers and small teams using Trello who want Claude Code or Cursor to read and write boards via MCP.
When should I use io.github.delorenj/mcp-server-trello?
Use it during Build pm when you want the agent to sync tasks, move cards, or summarize board state without leaving the editor.
How do I add io.github.delorenj/mcp-server-trello to my agent?
Create a Trello API key and token, set TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_TOKEN, install @delorenj/mcp-server-trello, and register the stdio MCP server.