TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST

Adds a new check item to a specified Trello checklist; this action does not update existing check items.

SERVERTrello SOURCEmcp-server-trello

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 40 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/trello/trello-add-checklists-check-items-by-id-checklist.md

WHAT IT DOES

What TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST does on Trello

AI agents use TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_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.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`pos`	string	—	Position for the new check item: 'top', 'bottom', or a positive number. Defaults to bottom.
`name`	string	—	Name for the new check item (1-16384 characters).
`checked`	string	—	Initial completion status: 'true' or 'false'. Defaults to unchecked.
`idChecklist`	string	—	ID of the checklist to add the new check item to.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST is rated Medium

This tool creates a new checklist item within an existing Trello checklist. It modifies data in a reversible manner (the item can be deleted later) and has no destructive, financial, or code execution aspects. The blast radius is limited to a single checklist item in a Trello board, making it low severity. It is clearly a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Adds a new check item to a specified Trello checklist', using the verb 'Adds' which indicates creation of new data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST Rate-limited

TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_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": {
    "TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trello_add_checklists_check_items_by_id_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 TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST

What does the TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST tool do? +

Adds a new check item to a specified Trello checklist; this action does not update existing check items. 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.

What parameters does TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST accept? +

TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST accepts 4 parameters: pos, name, checked, idChecklist. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

Register the Trello MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_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 TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

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

Can I rate-limit TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_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 TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_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 TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

TRELLO_ADD_CHECKLISTS_CHECK_ITEMS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST 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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