TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID

Retrieves a specific check item from a checklist using the checklist ID and check item ID.

SERVERTrello SOURCEmcp-server-trello

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 30 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/trello/trello-get-check-item-by-id.md

WHAT IT DOES

What TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID does on Trello

AI agents call TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID 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
`fields`	string	—	Determines which fields to include in the response. Specify 'all' or a comma-separated list of: 'name', 'nameData', 'pos', 'state', or 'type'.
`idCheckItem`	string	—	The ID of the check item to retrieve.
`idChecklist`	string	—	The ID of the checklist containing the check item.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID is rated Low

This tool only queries and returns data about a check item without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has no side effects and presents minimal risk if misused by an AI agent, as it cannot alter data or trigger external actions.

From the tool's definition Retrieves a specific check item from a checklist using the checklist ID and check item ID. The verb 'retrieves' and the operation nature (no side effects, only data retrieval) confirm this is a read-only action.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID Allowed

TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID 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_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID": {}
  }
}

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_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID

What does the TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID tool do? +

Retrieves a specific check item from a checklist using the checklist ID and check item ID. 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_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID accept? +

TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID accepts 3 parameters: fields, idCheckItem, idChecklist. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID 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_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID completely? +

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

TRELLO_GET_CHECK_ITEM_BY_ID 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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