Trello Projects

Manage Trello boards, lists, cards, comments, labels, checklists, and project workflows via the Trello API. Use this skill when users want to create boards, manage cards, track tasks, or automate Trello project management workflows.

Manage Trello boards, lists, cards, comments, labels, checklists, members, and project workflows from chat via the Trello API.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Trello API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Install	Step 2: Pair Account	Step 3: Connect Trello
		App-specific connection GIF coming soon
Run the install command in OpenClaw	Sign in and approve the device	Open the dashboard and connect Trello

How It Works

┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│   Trello API     │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │                  │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
         │  3. Connect Trello   │                       │
         │                       │  4. Secure Token      │
         │                       │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │  Trello │
   │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │ Account │
   └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Trello again."

Quick Start

# List boards
clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_get_boards" --params '{}'

# Get a board with lists and cards
clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_get_board" --params '{"board_id": "BOARD_ID"}'

# Create a card
clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_add_card" --params '{"id_list": "LIST_ID", "name": "New task"}'

Authentication

All Trello tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Trello account OAuth token.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Trello API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=trello and connect Trello.
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for trello in the list.

Verify Connection

clawlink_list_tools --integration trello

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Trello.

Reconnect

If Trello tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=trello
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration trello

Security & Permissions

• Access is scoped to the Trello account connected during OAuth setup and the workspaces/boards accessible to that account.
• All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Board deletion, card deletion, and list archiving are high-impact.
• Confirm before bulk operations, member removals, or board deletions.
• Board visibility and workspace permissions affect what operations are available.

Tool Reference

Boards

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_boards	List all boards the member is associated with	Read
trello_get_board	Get board details including lists, cards, and members	Read
trello_add_board	Create a new board	Write
trello_update_board	Update board name, description, or preferences	Write
trello_delete_board	Permanently delete a board and all its contents	Write
trello_close_board	Archive a board	Write
trello_get_board_actions	Get recent actions on a board	Read
trello_get_board_labels	List labels on a board	Read
trello_create_board_label	Create a new label on a board	Write
trello_update_board_label	Update a label's name or color	Write
trello_delete_board_label	Delete a label from a board	Write

Lists

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_lists	List all lists on a board	Read
trello_add_list	Create a new list on a board	Write
trello_update_list	Update a list's name or position	Write
trello_archive_list	Archive a list and all its cards	Write
trello_move_list	Move a list to a different position	Write
trello_archive_all_list_cards	Archive all cards in a list	Write

Cards

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_cards	List all cards on a board	Read
trello_get_card	Get card details including description, members, and checklists	Read
trello_add_card	Create a new card in a list	Write
trello_update_card	Update a card's name, description, or position	Write
trello_move_card	Move a card to a different list or position	Write
trello_delete_card	Permanently delete an archived card	Write
trello_archive_card	Archive a card	Write
trello_close_card	Archive and close a card	Write

Card Members & Labels

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_add_member_to_card	Assign a member to a card	Write
trello_remove_member_from_card	Remove a member from a card	Write
trello_add_label_to_card	Add a label to a card	Write
trello_remove_label_from_card	Remove a label from a card	Write
trello_create_card_label	Create and add a new label to a card	Write

Comments & Activity

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_card_comments	List all comments on a card	Read
trello_add_comment	Add a text comment with optional @mentions	Write
trello_delete_comment	Delete a specific comment from a card	Write
trello_get_card_actions	Get all actions on a card	Read
trello_add_reaction_to_action	Add an emoji reaction to an action	Write
trello_delete_reaction_from_action	Remove a reaction from an action	Write

Checklists

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_card_checklists	List all checklists on a card	Read
trello_add_checklist	Add a checklist to a card	Write
trello_add_checklist_item	Add an item to an existing checklist	Write
trello_toggle_checklist_item	Toggle a checklist item's completion state	Write
trello_delete_checklist	Delete a checklist from a card	Write
trello_delete_checklist_item	Remove an item from a checklist	Write
trello_convert_checklist_item_to_card	Convert a checklist item to a new card	Write

Attachments

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_card_attachments	List all attachments on a card	Read
trello_add_attachment	Add a file attachment or URL to a card	Write
trello_delete_attachment	Remove an attachment from a card	Write

Members

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_board_members	List members on a board	Read
trello_add_member_to_board	Invite a member to a board	Write
trello_remove_member_from_board	Remove a member from a board	Write
trello_get_member	Get a member's profile	Read

Organizations (Workspaces)

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_organizations	List organizations the member belongs to	Read
trello_get_organization	Get an organization's details	Read
trello_create_organization	Create a new organization/workspace	Write
trello_update_organization	Update an organization's settings	Write
trello_delete_organization	Delete an organization	Write

Power-Ups

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_get_board_power_ups	List enabled Power-Ups on a board	Read
trello_enable_board_power_up	Enable a Power-Up on a board	Write
trello_disable_board_power_up	Disable a Power-Up on a board	Write

Webhooks

Tool	Description	Mode
trello_create_webhook	Create a webhook for board/card changes	Write
trello_list_webhooks	List all webhooks for the account	Read
trello_delete_webhook	Delete a webhook	Write

Code Examples

Get a board with all lists and cards

clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_get_board" \
  --params '{
    "board_id": "BOARD_ID"
  }'

Create a new card

clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_add_card" \
  --params '{
    "id_list": "LIST_ID",
    "name": "Review Q2 budget proposal",
    "desc": "Please review and approve by Friday.",
    "pos": "bottom"
  }'

Add a checklist to a card

clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_add_checklist" \
  --params '{
    "id_card": "CARD_ID",
    "name": "Definition of Done"
  }'

Add a comment with @mention

clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_add_comment" \
  --params '{
    "id_card": "CARD_ID",
    "text": "@JaneDoe please review the updated design by EOD."
  }'

Move a card to a different list

clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_move_card" \
  --params '{
    "card_id": "CARD_ID",
    "id_list": "TARGET_LIST_ID",
    "pos": "top"
  }'

Create a new board

clawlink_call_tool --tool "trello_add_board" \
  --params '{
    "name": "Project Alpha",
    "desc": "Tracking deliverables for the alpha release",
    "id_org": "ORGANIZATION_ID",
    "visibility": "org"
  }'

Discovery Workflow

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Trello is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration trello to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration trello.
5. If no Trello tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=trello.

Execution Workflow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → describe → search                             │
│                                                             │
│  Example: List boards → Get board → Get card → Show details│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  describe → preview → confirm → call                        │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Preview card creation → User approves → Create   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, get, and search operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

• Board, list, and card IDs are required for most operations — resolve them from board/card lookups first.
• Card moves between boards require both card_id and id_board parameters.
• Checklist items converted to cards cannot be customized during conversion — the card inherits basic properties.
• Archived cards and boards can be restored via the Trello web UI but not via the API.
• Webhooks require a publicly accessible callback URL — they will not work with localhost.
• Label operations on cards require knowing the label ID, which comes from trello_get_board_labels.
• Organization (workspace) membership determines which boards are accessible.

Error Handling

Status / Error	Meaning
Tool not found	The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration trello.
Missing connection	Trello is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=trello.
board_not_found	The board ID does not exist or is not accessible.
list_not_found	The list ID does not exist on the target board.
card_not_found	The card ID does not exist or was archived.
member_not_found	The member ID or username does not match any board member.
invalid_token	The OAuth token is invalid or expired. Reconnect Trello.
webhook_not_found	The webhook ID does not exist.
model_not_found	The target resource (card, board, etc.) was not found.
Write rejected	User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:

   openclaw plugins list
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.
3. If a fresh chat does not help, run:

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Card Operations Fail

1. Verify the list ID exists on the target board — use trello_get_lists to confirm.
2. Check that the card is not already archived — archived cards cannot be moved, only deleted.
3. Confirm the board's permission settings allow the operation.

Resources

• Trello API Documentation
• Trello REST API Reference
• Trello Power-Ups
• ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=trello-projects
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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