Can OpenClaw watch a single list instead of the whole board?

Yes. When registering a Trello webhook, set idModel to a list ID instead of a board ID. You'll only receive events for cards in that specific list.

Does this work on the Trello free plan?

Yes. The Trello API is available on all plans. The free plan allows up to 10 boards per workspace, but the API itself has no plan restrictions for automation.

Can OpenClaw read and write Trello custom fields?

Yes, via the Custom Fields Power-Up (free). Custom field values appear in card responses when you add customFieldItems=true to the request. OpenClaw reads and updates these to store workflow state.

Do I need to code anything?

No. Get your API key and token (4 minutes), find your board and list IDs, paste them into OpenClaw, and describe what you want automated.

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What OpenClaw does with Trello | Board

5 automation capabilities

Create and move cards from any external trigger

New lead → card in 'Prospects'. Stripe payment received → card moves to 'Paid'. GitHub PR merged → card moves to 'Done'. Your Trello board reflects reality without anyone dragging cards manually.

Enrich new cards automatically

When a card lands in a trigger list, OpenClaw adds a description, attaches files, applies labels, sets a due date, and adds members. A blank card title becomes a fully briefed work item in seconds.

Alert on overdue cards before they become problems

OpenClaw checks due dates on a schedule and sends Slack or email alerts to card members when deadlines are approaching or missed. Overdue cards can be moved to a dedicated list automatically.

Create onboarding checklists on new cards

When a card is created with a specific label, OpenClaw adds the right checklist — an onboarding card gets onboarding steps, a bug card gets a debugging checklist. Items get checked off as steps complete.

Replace Butler automations with no usage limits

Trello's Butler automation has monthly action limits on free and Standard plans. OpenClaw runs via the API with no per-automation limits and more conditional logic than Butler's rule-based system.

How simple is it?

Just tell OpenClaw what you need

You message OpenClaw:

“When a new card is added to the 'New Leads' list on our Sales board, look up the company on LinkedIn, add the details to the card description, and assign it to the right sales rep based on territory”

No workflow builder. No API docs. No configuration UI. Just plain English.

Ready-to-run workflows

Lead Intake to Trello Pipeline

New leads added as enriched Trello cards in the right list with contact and company data attached.

CRM Deal Stage Sync

Trello cards move between lists as deals progress in your CRM — both views stay in sync.

New Client Onboarding Cards

Closed deal → Trello card with full onboarding checklist, due dates, and team assignments.

Get connected in minutes

Get your Trello API key and token

4 min

Go to trello.com/power-ups/admin → create a Power-Up → copy the API Key. Then generate a token at the Trello authorization URL with read,write scope and 'never' expiration.

Find your board and list IDs

3 min

Call the Trello API with your key and token to list your boards and their IDs. Then list a board's lists to get list IDs. Add these to your OpenClaw config.

Test your first card automation

5 min

Have OpenClaw create a test card in a sandbox list. Confirm it appears with the right description, labels, and assignee. Then activate on your live board.

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