TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD

SERVERTrello SOURCEmcp-server-trello

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 70 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/trello/trello-get-boards-checklists-by-id-board.md

WHAT IT DOES

What TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD does on Trello

AI agents call TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD to retrieve information from Trello without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`cards`	string	—	Determines which cards (and their checklists) are considered when fetching checklists. Valid values: 'all', 'closed', 'none', 'open', 'visible'.
`fields`	string	—	Specifies fields of the checklists to return; 'all' or a comma-separated list (e.g., idBoard, idCard, name, pos).
`filter`	string	—	Filters the checklists to be returned. Valid values: 'all' (all matching checklists) or 'none' (no checklists).
`idBoard`	string	—	The ID of the Trello board from which to retrieve checklists.
`checkItems`	string	—	Determines if check items (individual items within a checklist) are included in the response. Valid values: 'all', 'none'.
`card_fields`	string	—	Specifies fields of associated cards to return; 'all' or a comma-separated list (e.g., name, idList, badges).
`checkItem_fields`	string	—	Specifies fields of check items to return; 'all' or a comma-separated list (e.g., name, nameData, pos, state, type).

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves data from a Trello board without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward data retrieval operation with customizable field filtering. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could over-retrieve checklist data but cannot cause harm through this tool alone. Severity is low because it only reads existing data without side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Retrieves checklists (primarily structure/metadata, not detailed item history)' with options to include 'associated card and check item details'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD Allowed

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD

What does the TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD tool do? +

Retrieves checklists (primarily structure/metadata, not detailed item history) from a Trello board, with options to include associated card and check item details and to control which fields are returned for each entity. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Trello MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD accept? +

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD accepts 7 parameters: cards, fields, filter, idBoard, checkItems, card_fields, checkItem_fields. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD? +

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

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD 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_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD completely? +

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

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_BOARD 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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