How to create list in Trello

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Board ID idBoard	string	Required	Trello board ID — 24-char hex. Find via List Boards.
List Name name	string	Required	List Name. Example: In Progress
Position pos	options	Optional	Position. Options: Top, Bottom

Sample request

{
  "idBoard": "e.g. 5abbe4b7ddc1b351ef961414",
  "name": "e.g. In Progress",
  "pos": "{{trigger.pos}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "list123",
  "pos": 16384,
  "name": "In Progress",
  "idBoard": "board123"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Create List.

What does the Create List action do in Trello?

Creates a new list on a Trello board with name and position. Used for templated board scaffolding (Backlog, In Progress, Done).

What inputs does Create List require?

Required: Board ID, List Name. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Trello returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create List support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create List inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Trello's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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