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Question 1

What is the Trello MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that allows you to interact with Trello boards programmatically using the Model Context Protocol. It simplifies Trello API interactions, handles rate limiting, and ensures type safety.

Question 2

What are the benefits of using this server?

Accepted Answer

Benefits include full Trello board integration, built-in rate limiting to avoid API limits, type-safe implementation with TypeScript, robust input validation, and detailed error handling for smoother development.

Question 3

How do I install the Trello MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it using npm with the command: `npm install @modelcontextprotocol/mcp-server-trello`. Then, configure your MCP settings with your Trello API key, token, and board ID.

Question 4

How does the server handle rate limiting?

Accepted Answer

The server uses a token bucket algorithm to automatically manage rate limits, respecting Trello's API limits of 300 requests per 10 seconds per API key and 100 requests per 10 seconds per token.

Question 5

What kind of actions can I perform with this server?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve cards, lists, and recent activity; add and update cards and lists; archive items; and fetch cards assigned to the current user.

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