copy_checklist

Copy a checklist (with all its items) from one card to another. Works across different boards.

SERVERTrello SOURCE@delorenj/mcp-server-trello

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-delorenj-mcp-server-trello/copy-checklist.md

WHAT IT DOES

What copy_checklist does on Trello

AI agents use copy_checklist to create or update resources in Trello, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Trello environment.

RISK

Why copy_checklist is rated Medium

The tool creates new checklist items on a destination card, which is a reversible modification (the copied checklist can be deleted). It does not delete, execute code, move money, or have irreversible effects. While it modifies data, the operation is reversible and scoped to checklist duplication across cards.

From the tool's definition copy_checklist copies data from one card to another, creating new checklist items on the destination card. This is a create/modify operation that results in new data on the target card.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs copy_checklist safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Trello, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For copy_checklist, this is the rule to start with:

copy_checklist Rate-limited

copy_checklist stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "copy_checklist": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy_checklist_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Trello, apply this rule, and every copy_checklist call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about copy_checklist

What does the copy_checklist tool do? +

Copy a checklist (with all its items) from one card to another. Works across different boards. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Trello MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on copy_checklist? +

Register the Trello MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copy_checklist: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Trello. Nothing to install.

What risk level is copy_checklist? +

copy_checklist is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit copy_checklist? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the copy_checklist rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block copy_checklist completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for copy_checklist. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides copy_checklist? +

copy_checklist is provided by the Trello MCP server (@delorenj/mcp-server-trello). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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