TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST

Fetches a Trello checklist by its idChecklist, requiring the ID to refer to an existing checklist, and allows specifying which details of the checklist, its cards, and check items are returned.

SERVERTrello SOURCEmcp-server-trello

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 60 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST does on Trello

AI agents call TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST 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 whether to return card information for the checklist. Valid values: 'all', 'closed', 'none', 'open', 'visible'. Default: 'none'.
`fields`	string	—	Specifies which checklist fields to return. Use 'all' for all fields, or provide a comma-separated list of: 'idBoard', 'idCard', 'name', 'pos'. Default: 'all'.
`checkItems`	string	—	Determines whether to return check items for the checklist. Valid values: 'all', 'none'. Default: 'all'.
`card_fields`	string	—	Specifies which card fields to return if 'cards' is not 'none'. Use 'all' for all fields, or provide a comma-separated list of desired fields. Available fields:
`idChecklist`	string	—	The unique identifier of the checklist to retrieve.
`checkItem_fields`	string	—	Specifies which fields of the check items to return if 'checkItems' is 'all'. Accepts 'all' or a comma-separated list of: 'name', 'nameData', 'pos', 'state', 't

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST is rated Low

This is a read-only operation that queries and retrieves checklist information from Trello. It has no side effects—it neither creates, modifies, deletes, nor executes actions. The verb 'fetches' and the description of returning details confirm it is a data retrieval operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Fetches a Trello checklist by its `idChecklist`...allows specifying which details...are returned. The tool retrieves data without modifying or deleting anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_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_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST, this is the rule to start with:

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST Allowed

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST 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_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST": {}
  }
}

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_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST

What does the TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST tool do? +

Fetches a Trello checklist by its idChecklist, requiring the ID to refer to an existing checklist, and allows specifying which details of the checklist, its cards, and check items are returned. 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_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST accept? +

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST accepts 6 parameters: cards, fields, checkItems, card_fields, idChecklist, 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_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

Register the Trello MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_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_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

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

Can I rate-limit TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_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_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_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_GET_CHECKLISTS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_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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