Project Management Integration
Best AI Assistant for Trello
Carly is an AI assistant that connects to Trello so you can create cards, move them between lists, get board summaries, and manage checklists — all by email or text. No opening Trello, no dragging cards.
Try Carly →What Carly can do with Trello
Create cards from email
Email Carly with a task and she'll create a Trello card on the right board and list. Include a due date, assignee, or labels and she'll set those too.
Move cards between lists
Tell Carly to move a card from "In Progress" to "Done" — or whatever your lists are called. She'll find the card and move it without you opening Trello.
Get a summary of any board
Ask Carly for a snapshot of a Trello board and she'll reply with how many cards are in each list, what's overdue, and who's assigned to what.
Add comments and checklists to cards
Email Carly to add a comment to an existing card or attach a checklist with specific items. Useful for updating cards with new details after a meeting or call.
Why teams are using AI to manage Trello boards
Trello's strength is simplicity — boards, lists, and cards. But that simplicity breaks down when you're managing multiple boards, fielding requests from teammates, and trying to keep cards updated throughout the day. Every time you need to create a card, move it to a new list, or add a checklist, you're opening a tab, navigating to the right board, and clicking through the UI. Those small interruptions stack up.
AI tools for Trello let you skip the interface entirely. Instead of opening Trello to create a card after a client call, you send a message with the details and it's done. Instead of dragging a card to "Done" at the end of the day, you tell your assistant and the board updates itself. The result is a Trello workspace that stays current because updating it takes five seconds instead of five clicks.
How Carly works as your AI Trello assistant
Carly connects to your Trello account through OAuth. Once linked, you manage your boards by emailing or texting Carly — the same way you'd ask a team member to update a card for you.
Need to create a card? Email Carly with the card name, board, list, assignee, due date, and labels and she'll create it in the right place. Want to move a card from "In Progress" to "Review"? Tell Carly and she'll move it. Need a quick snapshot of a board before your Monday meeting? Ask Carly and she'll send you a breakdown of cards by list, what's overdue, and who's assigned to what.
Carly works from outside Trello, which means she can also pull information from your email, calendar, or Slack and push it into Trello cards. Forward a client email to Carly and she'll create a card with the relevant details already filled in. That cross-tool capability is something Trello Power-Ups can't do on their own.
Who uses an AI assistant for Trello
Freelancers and small agencies managing client work across multiple Trello boards who need a faster way to create and update cards. Marketing teams tracking campaigns on Trello who want to keep the board current without constant manual updates. Solopreneurs using Trello as a lightweight task manager who don't want to open the app every time something comes in. If you like Trello's visual simplicity but wish updating it were faster, Carly fills that gap.
See it in action
How to connect Trello to Carly
Sign up for Carly
Create your account in under 2 minutes.
Connect Trello
Authorize the Trello integration from your Carly dashboard. One click, and you're connected.
Start giving instructions
Email or text Carly with what you need done in Trello. She handles the rest.
Automate Trello in 2 minutes
No complex setup. No code. Just tell Carly what you need.
Get Started →Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI for Trello?
Carly is an AI assistant that connects to your Trello boards and lets you create cards, move them between lists, add checklists, and get board summaries just by sending an email or text. Unlike Trello Power-Ups that add features inside the app, Carly works from outside — you message her like a colleague, and she handles the Trello updates for you.
Can AI automate Trello cards?
Yes. With Carly, you can email or text instructions like "create a card on the Marketing board in To Do, assign to Jamie, due Friday" and Carly will create it with all the details. You can also forward emails to Carly and she'll turn them into Trello cards automatically.
How does Carly connect to Trello?
Go to your Carly dashboard, click Connect next to Trello, and authorize access. Once connected, Carly can create cards, update boards, and manage your lists.
Is Carly different from Trello Power-Ups?
Yes. Trello Power-Ups add features inside the Trello app — you still need to open Trello to use them. Carly works from outside Trello as an assistant you email or text. She can also pull information from your calendar, email, Slack, and other tools and push it into Trello cards, which Power-Ups can't do on their own.
Can Carly work with multiple Trello boards?
Yes. Just tell Carly which board you're referring to and she'll take action on the right one. She can access any board you've authorized during setup.
Can I use AI to get a Trello board summary?
Yes. Ask Carly for a snapshot of any board and she'll send you a breakdown of how many cards are in each list, what's overdue, what's assigned to whom, and what's coming up. It's a fast way to prep for standups or check project status without opening Trello.
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