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Slack + Trello: kanban in chat, chat in kanban.

Post Trello card events to Slack channels and create Trello cards from Slack messages or reactions. Lightweight task capture from chat.

Trigger app
Slack as the trigger

Workflows fire when something happens in Slack.

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Action app
Trello as the action

Workflows do something in Trello, instantly.

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Both directions

Pick the way that fits your stack.

Pair pages are mirrored. Each direction gets its own dedicated page.

SlackTrello

When something happens in Slack, do it in Trello.

13 Slack triggers wired to 21 Trello actions. Most-used pairing: App Home OpenedAdd Checklist Item.

TrelloSlack

Or fire it the other way around.

7 Trello triggers wired to 45 Slack actions downstream.

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Popular pairings

Common Slack → Trello workflows.

Pick a pairing to set it up in two minutes. Each one is a fully editable recipe.

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When app home opened in Slack, add checklist item in Trello.

Fires when a user opens your Slack app's Home tab or DM. Useful for refreshing the Home view, lazy-loading user-specific data, or tracking app engagement.

When app home opened in Slack, add comment in Trello.

Fires when a user opens your Slack app's Home tab or DM. Useful for refreshing the Home view, lazy-loading user-specific data, or tracking app engagement.

When app home opened in Slack, add label to card in Trello.

Fires when a user opens your Slack app's Home tab or DM. Useful for refreshing the Home view, lazy-loading user-specific data, or tracking app engagement.

When app home opened in Slack, add member to card in Trello.

Fires when a user opens your Slack app's Home tab or DM. Useful for refreshing the Home view, lazy-loading user-specific data, or tracking app engagement.

When app mentioned in Slack, add checklist item in Trello.

Fires when your Slack app is mentioned in a message. The standard hook for chatbots that answer when summoned with @your-app.

When app mentioned in Slack, add comment in Trello.

Fires when your Slack app is mentioned in a message. The standard hook for chatbots that answer when summoned with @your-app.

When app mentioned in Slack, add label to card in Trello.

Fires when your Slack app is mentioned in a message. The standard hook for chatbots that answer when summoned with @your-app.

When app mentioned in Slack, add member to card in Trello.

Fires when your Slack app is mentioned in a message. The standard hook for chatbots that answer when summoned with @your-app.

When new channel in Slack, add checklist item in Trello.

Fires when a new Slack channel is created in the workspace. Useful for auto-adding the bot, welcome messages, or governance audit logs.

How it works

Connect Slack and Trello in five steps.

No code, no glue, no half-day setup. Each step is one click.

  1. 1
    Connect
    Authorize Slack and Trello

    Open Tiny Command, authorize Slack and Trello once each. Both connections are available to every workflow on your account.

  2. 2
    Trigger
    Pick a Slack trigger

    Drop the Slack → App Home Opened trigger onto the canvas. Tiny Command auto-registers the webhook.

    POST /v1/webhooks/slack.trigger-app-home-opened
  3. 3
    Transform
    Add a filter or AI step

    Optionally add a Filter node ("subject contains URGENT") or an AI step ("classify intent") between trigger and action.

  4. 4
    Action
    Add the Trello action

    Drop the Trello → Add Checklist Item action below it. Map fields from the Slack payload into the Trello inputs.

    trello.add-checklist-item
  5. 5
    Publish
    Publish and forget

    Hit Publish. Tiny Command runs it in production from second one. Watch the run-log fill up.

FAQ

Questions about Slack + Trello.

How do I create Trello cards from Slack messages?
Slack Reaction Added (e.g., :memo:) → Trello Create Card on chosen board with title = message text, description with Slack URL + author. Reactions become the capture verb.
Can I post Trello card moves to Slack?
Yes. Trello Card Moved → Slack Send Message in #project channel with card name + source list + destination list. Visual workflow updates in chat.
How do I DM the Trello card assignee in Slack?
Map trello_member_id → slack_user_id. After Trello Card Updated, Slack Send DM with card context. Personal heads-up beyond Trello's native pings.
Can Slack slash commands create Trello cards?
Yes. /trello-card command with text → Trello Create Card on chosen board. Useful for capturing ideas from team discussions without leaving Slack.
How do I avoid Slack channel noise from busy Trello?
Filter Trello triggers to significant events (card created, moved to specific lists). Skip per-comment, per-label-change. Aggregate via daily digests.
Can I include Trello card preview in the Slack message?
Yes. Use Slack Block Kit attachments with card name, description, due date, labels, members as fields. Renders as rich preview inline.
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Wire Slack to Trello in 2 minutes.

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