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Trello Desktop MCP Wiki
Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for Trello Desktop MCP - a powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless Trello integration for Claude Desktop.
🎯 Project Overview
Trello Desktop MCP enables Claude to interact with your Trello boards, cards, lists, and team members through a secure local connection. With 20 comprehensive tools organized across 6 categories, this MCP server transforms Claude into a powerful Trello productivity assistant.
📚 Documentation Structure
Getting Started
- Installation Guide - Complete setup instructions
- Quick Start - Get running in 5 minutes
- Configuration - Detailed configuration options
Core Documentation
- Available Tools - Complete tool reference
- API Reference - Technical API documentation
- Architecture - System design and structure
Usage Guides
- Usage Examples - Practical usage scenarios
- Best Practices - Recommended workflows
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
Development
- Development Guide - Contributing and development
- Tool Development - Creating custom tools
- Testing - Testing strategies and examples
Advanced Topics
- Security - Security considerations
- Performance - Optimization and monitoring
- Deployment - Production deployment guide
🚀 Key Features
Universal Trello Integration
- Search & Discovery: Universal search across all Trello content
- Board Management: Complete board and list operations
- Card Operations: Full card lifecycle management
- Team Collaboration: Member management and comments
Production-Ready Architecture
- Robust Error Handling: Comprehensive error categorization
- Rate Limit Management: Automatic retry with exponential backoff
- Observability: Full logging and telemetry integration
- Type Safety: Complete TypeScript implementation
Claude Desktop Optimized
- Seamless Integration: Automatic credential management
- Natural Language Interface: Intuitive command processing
- Rich Responses: Structured data with summaries
- Real-time Updates: Live board and card synchronization
🛠️ Tool Categories
| Category | Tools | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | 5 tools | Core functionality for basic Trello operations |
| Board Management | 3 tools | Board and list operations |
| Card Operations | 4 tools | Complete card lifecycle management |
| Collaboration | 3 tools | Team member and comment management |
| Search & Discovery | 1 tool | Universal search capabilities |
| Advanced Features | 6 tools | Attachments, history, and detailed operations |
📊 Quick Stats
- 20 Total Tools across 6 categories
- 100% TypeScript with comprehensive type safety
- Production-Ready with full observability
- Azure Integration with Application Insights
- MCP Protocol Compliant with full specification support
🔗 Quick Links
💡 Use Cases
Project Management
- Track project progress across multiple boards
- Automate card creation and updates
- Generate project status reports
- Manage team assignments and deadlines
Team Collaboration
- Facilitate team communication through card comments
- Monitor team member activity and contributions
- Coordinate cross-functional project workflows
- Maintain project documentation and knowledge sharing
Personal Productivity
- Organize personal tasks and goals
- Track habit formation and routine management
- Plan and execute learning objectives
- Manage personal project portfolios
Next Steps: Start with the Installation Guide to set up your Trello Desktop MCP server.