TRELLO_GET_SEARCH

Searches Trello content (e.g., boards, cards, members) within specified organizations using a query and customizable result 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-search.md

WHAT IT DOES

What TRELLO_GET_SEARCH does on Trello

AI agents call TRELLO_GET_SEARCH 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
`query`	string	—	The search query string. Must be between 1 and 16384 characters long.
`idCards`	string	—	A comma-separated list of card IDs to search for.
`partial`	string	—	Whether to enable partial matching for the search query ('true' or 'false').
`idBoards`	string	—	A comma-separated list of board IDs to search within. Default is 'mine' (boards the user is a member of).
`card_list`	string	—	Whether to include the list object for each card returned ('true' or 'false').
`card_board`	string	—	Whether to include the board object for each card returned ('true' or 'false').
`cards_page`	string	—	Page number for paginated card results. Must be 0-100. Default is 0.
`modelTypes`	string	—	Types of Trello objects to search (e.g., 'cards,boards' or 'all' from 'actions', 'boards', 'cards', 'members', 'organizations'). Default is 'all'.
`card_fields`	string	—	Fields for found cards; 'all' or a comma-separated list (e.g., 'name,due'). Default is 'all'.
`cards_limit`	string	—	Maximum number of card results. Must be 1-1000. Default is 1.
`board_fields`	string	—	Fields for found boards; 'all' or a comma-separated list (e.g., 'name,url'). Default is 'name and idOrganization'.
`boards_limit`	string	—	Maximum number of board results. Must be 1-1000. Default is 1.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why TRELLO_GET_SEARCH is rated Low

This tool performs a query/search operation that retrieves existing data from Trello without modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The return of search results is a classic Read operation. The blast radius is low—misuse would at worst expose information the user already has access to, but cannot cause data loss or financial harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'GET_SEARCH' and description states it 'Searches Trello content (e.g., boards, cards, members)' with 'customizable result fields.' Search and retrieval operations are read-only with no side effects.

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query) · High parameter count (20 properties)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs TRELLO_GET_SEARCH 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_SEARCH, this is the rule to start with:

TRELLO_GET_SEARCH Allowed

TRELLO_GET_SEARCH 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_SEARCH": {}
  }
}

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_SEARCH call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about TRELLO_GET_SEARCH

What does the TRELLO_GET_SEARCH tool do? +

Searches Trello content (e.g., boards, cards, members) within specified organizations using a query and customizable result 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_SEARCH accept? +

TRELLO_GET_SEARCH accepts 12 parameters: query, idCards, partial, idBoards, card_list, card_board, cards_page, modelTypes, card_fields, cards_limit, board_fields, boards_limit. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on TRELLO_GET_SEARCH? +

Register the Trello MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for TRELLO_GET_SEARCH: 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_SEARCH? +

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

Can I rate-limit TRELLO_GET_SEARCH? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the TRELLO_GET_SEARCH 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_SEARCH completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for TRELLO_GET_SEARCH. 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_SEARCH? +

TRELLO_GET_SEARCH 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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