TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD
Adds a checklist to a Trello card: use value to add a specific existing checklist, idChecklistSource to create a new checklist by copying an existing one (optionally using name for the new checklist's name), or name to create a new empty checklist from scratch.
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What TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD does on Trello
AI agents use TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_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.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
name | string | — | The name for the new checklist. Used when creating a new checklist from scratch or when copying from `idChecklistSource`. If `value` specifies an existing check |
value | string | — | The ID of a pre-existing checklist to add directly to the card. If an ID is provided here, that specific checklist is added. If `null` or omitted, a new checkli |
idCard | string | — | The ID or shortLink of the card to which the checklist will be added. |
idChecklistSource | string | — | The ID of an existing checklist to copy. If provided (and `value` is not an ID of an existing checklist to add), a new checklist is created on the card by dupli |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD is rated Medium
This tool creates or modifies checklist data on Trello cards, which is a reversible Write operation. It has low severity because checklists are typically low-criticality metadata that can be easily deleted or modified. There is no data deletion, financial impact, or code execution involved.
From the tool's definition Tool description uses 'Adds a checklist' and provides options to 'create a new checklist' or 'create a new empty checklist from scratch,' indicating data creation/modification operations.
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The rule that runs TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_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 TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD, this is the rule to start with:
TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Trello, apply this rule, and every TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD
Adds a checklist to a Trello card: use value to add a specific existing checklist, idChecklistSource to create a new checklist by copying an existing one (optionally using name for the new checklist's name), or name to create a new empty checklist from scratch. 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.
TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD accepts 4 parameters: name, value, idCard, idChecklistSource. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Trello MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_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.
TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_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.
TRELLO_ADD_CARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CARD is provided by the Trello MCP server (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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