Connect one Trello board to a client mind so Armbrain can keep its open cards, descriptions, and checklists current.
Before you connect
You need three values from Trello:
- Open trello.com/app-key while signed into the Trello account that can read the board.
- Copy the API key shown on that page.
- Use the token link on the same page to generate a token with read access, then copy the token.
- Open the board in Trello. Its address looks like
https://trello.com/b/AbCd1234/board-name. Copy the value after/b/-AbCd1234in this example - as the board ID.
Treat the API key and token like passwords. Do not paste them into email or a shared document.
Connect
- Open Settings → Connectors in Armbrain HQ.
- Choose Trello.
- Select the client mind that should receive the board's cards.
- Paste the API key, read-only token, and board ID.
- Select Continue.
Armbrain checks the credentials, resolves the short board ID to Trello's stable long ID, and encrypts the API key and token before storage.
What Armbrain imports
- Open cards on the selected board.
- Each card's name and description.
- Checklist names and items, including completed and incomplete state.
Archived cards are skipped. Armbrain checks the board every 15 minutes. When a card is edited or moved, Trello updates its activity time and Armbrain ingests the new version without duplicating the earlier version.
Troubleshooting
- API key or token rejected: Generate a new read-only token from trello.com/app-key and confirm the API key came from the same Trello account.
- Board not found: Copy the value immediately after
/b/in the board URL. Also confirm the connected Trello account can open that board. - Card missing: Archived cards are intentionally excluded. For an open card, make a small edit and allow up to 15 minutes for the next sync.
- Checklist missing: Confirm the checklist is attached to the card itself, not only referenced in a linked Power-Up.