move_card

Move a card to a different list, potentially on a different board

SERVERTrello SOURCE@delorenj/mcp-server-trello

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What move_card does on Trello

AI agents use move_card 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 move_card is rated Medium

This tool modifies card metadata (its list/board location) but does not delete, destroy, or create new cards—the operation is reversible by moving the card back. It does not execute arbitrary code, query data without side effects, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'move_card' and description 'Move a card to a different list, potentially on a different board' indicate modification of card state/position.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs move_card 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 move_card, this is the rule to start with:

move_card Rate-limited

move_card 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": {
    "move_card": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_card_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 move_card call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about move_card

What does the move_card tool do? +

Move a card to a different list, potentially on a different board. 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 move_card? +

Register the Trello MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_card: 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 move_card? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_card? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the move_card 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 move_card completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for move_card. 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 move_card? +

move_card 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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