Model Context Protocol server for Trello API integration
Project description
Trello MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic access to Trello's API. Manage boards, lists, cards, and organizations directly from any MCP-compatible client.
Quick Start
1. Install
# Using uvx (recommended)
uvx trello-mcp-server
# Using uv
uv tool install trello-mcp-server
# Using pip
pip install trello-mcp-server
2. Get API Key
Visit https://trello.com/power-ups/admin/new and create a Power-Up to get your API key (free, takes seconds).
3. Configure MCP Client
Add to your MCP settings configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"trello": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["trello-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"TRELLO_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
4. Authenticate
On first use, the server automatically opens your browser to authorize access. Click "Allow" and you're done!
Features
- Boards: List and get board details
- Lists: List and create board lists
- Cards: List, create, and update cards (including moving between lists)
- Organizations: Manage workspaces, boards, and team members
Development
Setup
# Quick setup
./setup.sh
# Or manually
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
Authentication
# Interactive (opens browser)
python -m trello_mcp_server.auth --interactive
# Manual (copy-paste token)
python -m trello_mcp_server.auth --manual
# Check status
python -m trello_mcp_server.auth --check
Testing
# Run tests
python -m pytest
# Test organization tools
python test_organizations.py
Documentation
- docs/AUTHENTICATION.md - Detailed authentication flows
- docs/ORGANIZATIONS.md - Organization management guide
- docs/STARTUP_FLOW.md - Server startup process
- docs/FUTURE_FEATURES.md - Planned features
- CHANGELOG.md - Version history
Architecture
- Language: Python 3.8+
- Protocol: MCP with stdio transport
- Authentication: OAuth 1.0a with automatic token caching
- Token Storage:
~/.trello_mcp_token.json(600 permissions)
Security
- API keys stored in MCP configuration (safe to share within team)
- Tokens stored in home directory (never committed)
- Automatic file permissions (600) on token cache
- Tokens never expire unless manually revoked
Support
- Trello API: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/trello/
- Get API Key: https://trello.com/power-ups/admin/new
- Manage Tokens: https://trello.com/my/account
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
Development Setup
git clone https://github.com/cargom98/gm-trello-mcp.git
cd gm-trello-mcp
./setup.sh
Running Tests
python -m pytest
python test_auth.py
python test_organizations.py
Releasing
See RELEASING.md for detailed release instructions.
Quick release:
./release.sh
License
See LICENSE file for details.
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