TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD

Retrieves lists from a specified Trello board, with options to filter lists and include card details.

SERVERTrello SOURCEmcp-server-trello

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 50 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD does on Trello

AI agents call TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_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 should be returned within the lists. Valid values are 'all', 'closed', 'none', 'open', or 'visible'.
`fields`	string	—	Specifies the fields of the lists to be returned. Use 'all' for all fields, or provide a comma-separated list of specific fields. Valid fields include: closed,
`filter`	string	—	Filters the lists to be returned based on their status. Valid values are 'all', 'closed', 'none', or 'open'.
`idBoard`	string	—	The unique identifier of the Trello board from which to retrieve lists.
`card_fields`	string	—	Specifies the fields of cards to be returned if the 'cards' parameter is not 'none'. Use 'all' for all fields, or provide a comma-separated list of specific fie

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries data from Trello boards without side effects. It matches the 'Read' category definition: retrieves or queries data with no side effects. The severity is low because unauthorized access to board lists and card details has limited blast radius compared to write, execute, or destructive operations. Confidence is high because the intent is unambiguous from both name and description.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'GET' and description states 'Retrieves lists from a specified Trello board' — a query operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of external operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD Allowed

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_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_LISTS_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_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD

What does the TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD tool do? +

Retrieves lists from a specified Trello board, with options to filter lists and include card details. 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_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD accept? +

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD accepts 5 parameters: cards, fields, filter, idBoard, card_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_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD? +

Register the Trello MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_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_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD? +

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_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_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_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_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_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_LISTS_BY_ID_BOARD? +

TRELLO_GET_BOARDS_LISTS_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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