TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST

Retrieves cards associated with a specific, valid Trello checklist ID, allowing for filtering and customization of card and related entity data fields.

SERVERTrello SOURCEmcp-server-trello

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 120 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST does on Trello

AI agents call TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_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
`limit`	string	—	Maximum number of cards to return (1-1000, e.g., '50').
`since`	string	—	Return cards updated on or after this date/time (ISO 8601 format or 'null').
`before`	string	—	Return cards updated on or before this date/time (ISO 8601 format or 'null').
`fields`	string	—	Card fields to return (e.g., 'name,desc,due'). Comma-separated list or 'all'.
`filter`	string	—	Filter cards by status ('all', 'closed', 'none', 'open').
`actions`	string	—	Action types to return for each card (e.g., 'all', 'commentCard,createCard'). Comma-separated list or 'all'.
`members`	string	—	Whether to include member data on cards ('true' or 'false').
`stickers`	string	—	Whether to include sticker data on cards ('true' or 'false').
`checklists`	string	—	Whether to include checklist data (beyond the main one) on the cards ('all' or 'none').
`attachments`	string	—	Whether to include attachments: 'true' for all, 'false' to omit, or 'cover' for card cover attachments.
`idChecklist`	string	—	The ID of the checklist to retrieve cards from.
`member_fields`	string	—	Member fields to return (e.g., 'fullName,username,bio'). Comma-separated list or 'all'.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves existing Trello checklist data. It performs a read operation with no ability to create, modify, delete, or execute code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only access cards associated with a checklist it has permission to view, presenting a low severity information disclosure risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains GET and description states 'Retrieves cards associated with a specific, valid Trello checklist ID' with 'filtering and customization of card and related entity data fields'.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (14 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_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_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST, this is the rule to start with:

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST Allowed

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_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_CARDS_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_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST

What does the TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST tool do? +

Retrieves cards associated with a specific, valid Trello checklist ID, allowing for filtering and customization of card and related entity data fields. 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_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST accept? +

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST accepts 12 parameters: limit, since, before, fields, filter, actions, members, stickers, checklists, attachments, idChecklist, member_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_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

Register the Trello MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_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_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_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_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_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_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_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_CARDS_BY_ID_CHECKLIST? +

TRELLO_GET_CHECKLISTS_CARDS_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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