Trello MCP Server vs Ttctl
A side-by-side look at the Trello MCP Server and Ttctl MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Trello MCP Server for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Ttctl for workplace & productivity as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Trello MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
TRELLO_API_KEY, TRELLO_TOKEN. - You want tools like
list_my_boards, get_board, get_board_lists.
Choose Ttctl when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Workplace & Productivity | Workplace & Productivity |
| Quality signal | 51/100 · Good | 44/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | other |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | TRELLO_API_KEYTRELLO_TOKEN | None listed |
Tools & capabilities
Trello MCP Server tools 26
list_my_boardsList all boards for the authenticated userget_boardGet details of a single boardget_board_listsGet all lists on a boardcreate_listCreate a new list on a boardget_list_cardsGet all cards in a listget_board_cardsGet all cards on a boardget_cardGet details of a single cardcreate_cardCreate a new card in a listupdate_cardUpdate one or more fields on a cardmove_cardMove a card to a different list/boardarchive_cardArchive (close) a cardget_card_commentsGet all comments on a card- +14 more on the listing page
Ttctl tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Trello MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"trello-mcp-server-3": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"trello-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TRELLO_API_KEY": "YOUR_TRELLO_API_KEY_HERE",
"TRELLO_TOKEN": "YOUR_TRELLO_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Ttctl
{
"mcpServers": {
"ttctl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ttctl"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Trello MCP Server is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Ttctl belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Trello MCP Server for workplace & productivity work and Ttctl for workplace & productivity.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Trello MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Ttctl is listed as free. Auth: other. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add trello-mcp-server-3 and ttctl as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Trello MCP Server has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Ttctl has 44/100 (Fair) with 3 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.