# Create cards in Trello

> Formspree Docs · Using the CLI · Updated July 14, 2023

Adding the **Trello** action in the `formspree.json` file has the same effect as adding the Trello plugin in the Formspree dashboard. If you want to know more about Trello and Formspree, access our [help article](/articles/plugins/use-trello-to-create-cards/).

## Get your credentials

Visit the [Trello Developer page](https://trello.com/app-key) to create an **API Key** and a **Server Token**. Store your **Key** and click on **Token** to create a **Server Token**.

![Screenshot\_2020-12-01\_Developer\_API\_Keys.png](/images/zendesk/75d61b67678850bb.png)  
  
You will be redirected to an authorization page. Accept the terms and you will receive a **Server Token**.

## formspree.json configuration

| Key | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `app` |  String | Must be `trello` |
| `type` |  String | Must be `createCard` |
| `apiKey` |  String | The API Key that you have copied in **Get your credentials** step |
| `serverToken` |  String | The ServerToken that you have generated in **Get your credentials** step |
| `boardName` |  String | The Trello board name that you want to create cards. Only open/active boards are available |
| `listName` |  String | The Trello list name that you want to create cards. Only open/active lists are available |

**Example**

```javascript
{
  "forms": {
    "sales-funnel": {
      "name": "Sales Funnel",
      "actions": [
        {
          "app": "trello",
          "type": "createCard", 
          "apiKey": "$TRELLO_API_KEY",
          "serverToken": "$TRELLO_SERVER_TOKEN",
          "boardName": "Sales",
          "listName": "leads"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Validation rules

No validation rules are implicitly configured.