Trello API
Task & Project Tools Free key (no card)
AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitFree; 300 requests per 10 seconds per key, 100 per 10 seconds per token
Documentation: developer.atlassian.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
Trello's API lets you create cards, move them between lists, add comments, and pull board data into other tools. Everything you can do by dragging cards around, but automatic. It's free for all Trello users. A classic use: every new sale, support ticket, or form submission becomes a card on the right board without anyone touching it.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: Free; 300 requests per 10 seconds per key, 100 per 10 seconds per token
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: personal business developer
Setup
- Visit trello.com/app-key while logged in and copy your API key
- On the same page, click the Token link and authorize to get your token
- Keep the token private. It's like a password for your Trello
- Test with: https://api.trello.com/1/members/me/boards?key=YOUR_KEY&token=YOUR_TOKEN
- Use the card endpoints to create cards, move them between lists, or add checklists
Example
GET https://api.trello.com/1/members/me/boards?key={key}&token={token}Use cases
- Turn every new order or support email into a Trello card automatically
- Build a kanban dashboard that updates itself from your other tools
- Archive finished cards or nudge stale ones with a scheduled script