ActionTrelloUpdated September 2026

How do I update a Trello list?

Short answer: You can update list in Trello by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Trello Update List action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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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
List ID listId	string	Required	List ID
New Name name	string	Optional	New Name. Example: Done
Archived closed	boolean	Optional	Archive this list

Sample request

{
  "listId": "{{trigger.listId}}",
  "name": "e.g. Done",
  "closed": "{{trigger.closed}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "list123",
  "name": "Done"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update List.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Trello

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Trello

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Update List.

What does the Update List action do in Trello?

Updates a Trello list's name or position. Use when list names track sprint numbers, weeks, or release versions that change over time.

What inputs does Update List require?

Required: List ID. 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 run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Trello returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.

Does Update List support batch operations?

Run Update List inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within Trello's rate limits.

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