Is the Trello MCP Server MCP server free to use?

Yes. Trello MCP Server is listed on AllMCPs as a free, open Model Context Protocol server you can install into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

Is the Trello MCP Server MCP server free to use?

Yes. Trello MCP Server is listed on AllMCPs as a free, open Model Context Protocol server you can install into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

Trello MCP Server

Manage Trello boards, lists, and cards from any MCP-compatible AI assistant

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

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claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "trello-mcp-server-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

Documentation Overview

A Trello MCP server — manage boards, cards, and lists from any AI assistant that supports the Model Context Protocol. MCP is an open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Copilot interact with external tools and services.

Trello MCP Tools

Tool	Description
`get_boards`	List all boards accessible to you
`get_board`	Get a board's details including its lists
`get_lists`	Get all open lists on a board
`create_board`	Create a new board
`update_board`	Update a board's name or description
`close_board`	Close (archive) a board
`get_cards`	Get all cards in a list
`get_card`	Get full details for a card including comments
`create_card`	Create a new card on a list
`update_card`	Update a card's fields or move it to a different list
`archive_card`	Archive (close) a card
`get_labels`	Get all labels defined on a board
`create_label`	Create a new label on a board
`delete_label`	Delete a label from a board
`add_label_to_card`	Add a label to a card
`remove_label_from_card`	Remove a label from a card
`create_list`	Create a new list on a board
`update_list`	Rename a list
`archive_list`	Archive (close) a list
`move_list`	Move a list to a new position
`get_attachments`	Get all attachments on a card
`add_attachment`	Add a URL attachment to a card
`delete_attachment`	Delete an attachment from a card
`add_comment`	Add a comment to a card
`search_cards`	Search for cards across boards, optionally scoped to a specific board

Prerequisites

You need a Trello API key and token:

Go to the Trello Power-Ups admin page
Create a new Power-Up (any name/workspace will do)
Generate a new API key
From the API key page, click the Token link to generate a token

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["fastmcp-trello"],
      "env": {
        "TRELLO_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "TRELLO_TOKEN": "your-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Or run standalone:

bash

TRELLO_API_KEY=your-api-key TRELLO_TOKEN=your-token uvx fastmcp-trello

Usage

Once installed in your MCP client, you can ask your AI assistant things like:

"Show me all my Trello boards"

"Create a card called 'Fix login bug' in the To Do list on my Project board"

Configuration

Variable	Required	Description
`TRELLO_API_KEY`	Yes	Your Trello API key
`TRELLO_TOKEN`	Yes	Your Trello authentication token

Development

bash

git clone https://github.com/Jimdrews/fastmcp-trello.git
cd fastmcp-trello
uv sync --group dev
uv run pytest

See CONTRIBUTING.md for more details.

License

MIT

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Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "trello-mcp-server": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "Trello MCP Server"] } }

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Documentation Overview

Trello MCP Tools

Tool	Description
`get_boards`	List all boards accessible to you
`get_board`	Get a board's details including its lists
`get_lists`	Get all open lists on a board
`create_board`	Create a new board
`update_board`	Update a board's name or description
`close_board`	Close (archive) a board
`get_cards`	Get all cards in a list
`get_card`	Get full details for a card including comments
`create_card`	Create a new card on a list
`update_card`	Update a card's fields or move it to a different list
`archive_card`	Archive (close) a card
`get_labels`	Get all labels defined on a board
`create_label`	Create a new label on a board
`delete_label`	Delete a label from a board
`add_label_to_card`	Add a label to a card
`remove_label_from_card`	Remove a label from a card
`create_list`	Create a new list on a board
`update_list`	Rename a list
`archive_list`	Archive (close) a list
`move_list`	Move a list to a new position
`get_attachments`	Get all attachments on a card
`add_attachment`	Add a URL attachment to a card
`delete_attachment`	Delete an attachment from a card
`add_comment`	Add a comment to a card
`search_cards`	Search for cards across boards, optionally scoped to a specific board

Prerequisites

You need a Trello API key and token:

Go to the Trello Power-Ups admin page
Create a new Power-Up (any name/workspace will do)
Generate a new API key
From the API key page, click the Token link to generate a token

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trello": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["fastmcp-trello"],
      "env": {
        "TRELLO_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "TRELLO_TOKEN": "your-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Or run standalone:

bash

TRELLO_API_KEY=your-api-key TRELLO_TOKEN=your-token uvx fastmcp-trello

Usage

Once installed in your MCP client, you can ask your AI assistant things like:

"Show me all my Trello boards"

"Create a card called 'Fix login bug' in the To Do list on my Project board"

Configuration

Variable	Required	Description
`TRELLO_API_KEY`	Yes	Your Trello API key
`TRELLO_TOKEN`	Yes	Your Trello authentication token

Development

bash

git clone https://github.com/Jimdrews/fastmcp-trello.git
cd fastmcp-trello
uv sync --group dev
uv run pytest

See CONTRIBUTING.md for more details.

License

MIT

Frequently Asked Questions about Trello MCP Server

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "trello-mcp-server": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "Trello MCP Server"] } }