Trello App

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The Trello app for Rocket.Chat allows you to receive notifications about Trello activities directly in your workspace. These notifications can include updates on created cards, new comments, completed checklist items, and uploaded attachments.

Prerequisites

  • A Trello account with active boards.

Install the Trello app

To install the Trello Rocket.Chat app,

  1. Go to Administration > Apps > Marketplace > Explore.

  2. Search for Trello, then click on the app from the results.

  3. Click Install and Agree to the required permissions to complete the installation.

After installation, you will receive a direct message from trello.bot with setup instructions.

Configure Trello app

Once the app is installed, the next step is to configure it with your Trello account's credentials.

  1. Open your direct message chat with trello.bot and run the slash command /trello setup. The bot will display a set of instructions, including your Rocket.Chat server URL. Copy the URL and save for later.

  2. In a new browser tab, log in to your Trello account and go to the Power-Up Admin portal.

  3. Select an existing Power-up or create a new one. To create a new Power-up:

    1. Click New.

    2. Enter the Power-up name and select the workspace.

    3. Add your email and support contact.

    4. Add your personal name or company name as the Author.

    5. Click Create.

  4. For the selected Power-Up, go to the API Key section and click Generate API key.

  5. In the Allowed Origins field, paste the Rocket.Chat server URL copied earlier from trello.bot and click Add.

  6. Copy both the API Key and OAuth Secret from the Trello page.

  7. In Rocket.Chat, go to the Trello App Info screen and navigate to Settings.

  8. Paste the API Key and OAuth Secret into the appropriate fields.

  9. Click Save.

After the app is configured, individual users must authorize their Trello account to begin using the integration. The next guide will onboard users on how to authorize and use the Trello integration.