trello

Automate Trello board, list, and card management via the REST API.

2|Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/moshehbenavraham/crocbot --skill trello-moshehbenavraham
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: trello
Source: https://github.com/moshehbenavraham/crocbot/tree/main/skills/trello
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moshehbenavraham/crocbot --skill trello-moshehbenavraham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the management of Trello boards, lists, and cards via the Trello REST API, reducing manual work and enabling consistent workflows across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, list, update, and move cards programmatically.
  • Retrieve boards and lists metadata to populate dashboards and reports.
  • Use cases include onboarding tasks, project setup, and status tracking across teams.

Quick Start

Set environment variables TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_TOKEN, then run crocbot trello to manage boards and cards.

Frequently Asked Questions about trello

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate Trello board and card management via the REST API?

Automate Trello board and card management by using the Trello REST API with curl and jq to create, list, update, and move cards programmatically. This reduces manual work and enables consistent workflows across teams.

What do I need to interact with the Trello API for project automation?

Interacting with the Trello API for project automation requires a Trello API key and token. You must set the TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_TOKEN environment variables before executing commands to manage boards and cards.

Can I use curl and jq to retrieve Trello boards and lists metadata?

Yes, you can use curl with jq to retrieve Trello boards and lists metadata via the REST API. This allows you to populate dashboards and reports for onboarding tasks, project setup, and status tracking across teams.

What's the best way to programmatically move Trello cards across lists?

The best way to programmatically move Trello cards across lists is by sending curl requests to the Trello REST API. This skill applies to organizing boards, lists, and cards across projects, onboarding, and status-tracking workflows.

Does Trello API automation work for onboarding and status-tracking workflows?

Trello API automation works effectively for onboarding and status-tracking workflows by programmatically creating, updating, and moving cards. It uses curl with jq to interact with the REST API, ensuring consistent team workflows.

Why does Trello REST API automation require setting environment variables?

Trello REST API automation requires setting TRELLO_API_KEY and TRELLO_TOKEN environment variables to authenticate your curl requests. Without these credentials, the API cannot authorize interactions to manage your boards, lists, and cards.