Trello

Trello is a visual collaboration tool that helps individuals and teams organize tasks, projects, and workflows. It uses a board-and-card system, allowing users to create, assign, and track tasks efficiently. With its simple drag-and-drop interface and integration capabilities, Trello is widely used for project management, task tracking, and team collaboration.

How to Integrate Trello with ZBrain Flow

Integrating Trello with ZBrain Flow allows seamless task automation, real-time updates, and better workflow management.

Steps to Integrate Trello:

1. Open ZBrain Flow – Navigate to ZBrain Flow.

2. Click the ‘+’ Button – Initiate a new integration setup.

3. Search for Trello – Type "Trello" in the search bar.

4. Choose an Action – Select the specific task you want to automate.

How to Create a Trello Connection in ZBrain Flow

To establish a connection between Trello and ZBrain Flow, follow these steps:

Steps to Connect Trello:

1. Enter Connection Name – Assign a unique name for easy identification.

2. Enter API Key and Token – These credentials authenticate your connection with Trello.

3. Click Save – Finalize and establish the connection.

How to Obtain an API Key and Token from Trello

To integrate Trello, you must retrieve an API key and API token for authentication.

Step 1: Generate an API Key

1. Visit Trello’s Developer Page

   • Open your browser and go to the Trello Power-Up Admin Page.
2. Create a Power-Up (if not already done)

   • If you haven’t created a Trello Power-Up, you need to do so to access Trello’s API.

3. Generate API Key

   • Navigate to the API Key tab.

   • Click on ‘Generate a New API Key’ to retrieve your unique key.

4. Copy and Store the API Key Securely

   • Your API key is public, but you must keep it safe for future use.

Step 2: Generate an API Token

1. Authorize Your Application

   • Use the API key to generate an API token by visiting the following URL:

     https://trello.com/1/authorize?expiration=1day&scope=read&response_type=token&key={YourAPIKey}

   • Replace {YourAPIKey} with the actual key generated in Step 1.

2. Grant Access

   • A webpage will open asking for authorization. Click ‘Allow’ to grant access.

3. Copy the API Token

   • Once authorized, Trello will display your API token. Copy and securely store it.

Actions Available in Trello Integration

1. Create Card

Allows you to create a new card in a Trello board to track tasks and activities.

Steps to Create a Card:

• Select an Existing Connection or Create a New One – Choose a previously configured Trello connection or set up a new one.

• Select the Board – Choose the Trello board where the card should be created.

• Select the List – Pick a specific list within the selected board to place the new card.

• Enter the Task Name – Provide a title for the card.

• Enter the Task Description – Add relevant details about the task.

• Select the Position – Choose whether the card should appear at the Top or Bottom of the list.

• Select Labels to Assign – Apply labels for better task categorization.

2. Get a Card

Retrieves details of a specific Trello card by its unique ID.

Steps to Retrieve a Card:

• Select an Existing Connection or Create a New One – Choose or set up a Trello connection.

• Enter the Card ID – Provide the unique identifier of the card to fetch its details.