# Trello

Trello is a visual project management tool that organizes work into boards, lists, and cards. Teams use it to track tasks, assign responsibilities, and manage workflows across projects. Connecting Trello to Coupler.io lets you pull your board data into spreadsheets, dashboards, or AI tools — automatically and on a schedule.

**Why connect Trello to Coupler.io?**

* Export board cards, card activity, and checklist items into Google Sheets, Excel, BigQuery, or Looker Studio
* Send Trello data to AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to summarize progress, flag blockers, or generate reports
* Combine data from multiple Trello boards using the Append transformation
* Keep your destination always up to date with scheduled refreshes

## Prerequisites

* A Trello account with access to the board(s) you want to export
* The URL of the Trello board you want to connect (you'll need this during setup)
* Coupler.io account (free plan works)

## Quick start

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If you want a ready-made report, check if a Trello template is available in the Coupler.io template gallery — it can save you setup time.
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## How to connect

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**Create a new data flow.** In Coupler.io, click **Add data flow**, then search for and select **Trello** as your source.
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**Authorize your Trello account.** Click **Connect** and sign in to Trello via OAuth. Coupler.io will ask for permission to read your boards — approve it.
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**Select an entity and enter your board URL.** Choose what you want to import — Board cards, Cards updates, or Checklist items. Then paste the URL of the Trello board you want to pull data from. You can find the board URL in your browser's address bar when viewing the board in Trello.
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**Choose a destination.** Select where you want your data to go — Google Sheets, Excel, BigQuery, Looker Studio, or an AI destination like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Follow the prompts to connect your destination account.
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**Run your data flow.** Click **Run** to do a manual run. Once it completes successfully, your Trello data will appear in your destination.
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## Available entities

| Entity          | What it contains                                                                        |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Board cards     | All cards on a board — names, descriptions, lists, labels, members, due dates, and more |
| Cards updates   | Activity log for cards — who did what and when (useful for tracking changes over time)  |
| Checklist items | Individual checklist tasks within cards, including completion status                    |