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Trello connector

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Connect one Trello board to a client mind. Armbrain keeps its open cards, descriptions, and checklists current.

Before you connect

You need three values from Trello:

  1. Open trello.com/app-key while signed into the Trello account that can read the board.
  2. Copy the API key shown on that page.
  3. Use the token link on the same page to generate a token with read access, then copy the token.
  4. Open the board in Trello. Its address looks like https://trello.com/b/AbCd1234/board-name. Copy the value after /b/ - AbCd1234 in 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

  1. Open Settings → Connectors in Armbrain HQ.
  2. Choose Trello.
  3. Select the client mind that should receive the board's cards.
  4. Paste the API key, read-only token, and board ID.
  5. Select Continue.

Armbrain checks credentials and converts the short board ID to Trello's stable long ID. It 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 changes or moves, Trello updates its activity time. Armbrain imports the new version without duplicating the earlier one.

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.