Connect Bot for Slack to Trello
Automate workflows between Bot for Slack and Trello. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
Bot for Slack
Communication
DeskFerry agent
Create item when new message received
Runs on its own
Trello
Productivity
Popular workflows
What you can automate between Bot for Slack and Trello
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Bot for Slack and Trello. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create item when new message received
Add a new task, page, or item automatically when a new message arrives in a channel.
Send message when new item created
Post a message to a channel automatically when a new task, page, or item is created.
Sync Bot for Slack changes to Trello
Keep Trello updated when someone mentions you or your team.
Get Bot for Slack alerts for Trello
Never miss important Trello updates with instant Bot for Slack notifications.
How data flows
What syncs between Bot for Slack and Trello
Key messages and action items from Bot for Slack automatically create tasks or pages in Trello. Turn conversations into trackable work items.
Data from Bot for Slack
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
Data from Trello
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
Step-by-step guide
How to connect Bot for Slack to Trello
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Bot for Slack account with permission to install apps
- An active Trello account
- A free DeskFerry account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Step 01
Create your DeskFerry account
Sign up at deskferry.app — it takes 30 seconds and starts a 7-day free trial. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
- Step 02
Authenticate Bot for Slack
Click "Add Connection" and select Bot for Slack from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Bot for Slack's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
- Step 03
Authenticate Trello
Same process for Trello. Click "Add Connection," select Trello, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new message received in bot for slack or new item created in trello. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
- Step 05
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create item in trello. Map the data fields between Bot for Slack and Trello so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Bot for Slack and Trello. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — DeskFerry handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Benefits
Why connect Bot for Slack and Trello?
Conversations in Bot for Slack create work. Tasks in Trello generate updates. Without automation, your team wastes time relaying information between the two. Connect them and let context flow automatically.
Tips
Tips for your Bot for Slack + Trello integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Use cases
Who uses the Bot for Slack + Trello integration?
Teams across industries connect Bot for Slack and Trello to streamline their workflows.
Team leads managing multiple channels who rely on Trello for productivity
Project management offices who need real-time data from Bot for Slack
Remote teams and project management offices collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Bot for Slack to Trello?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Bot for Slack and Trello via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing communication events to productivity actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Bot for Slack and Trello?
Popular automations include: create Trello tasks from Bot for Slack messages, post Trello deadline reminders to Bot for Slack channels, update Trello item statuses when Bot for Slack reactions are added, and archive completed Trello tasks in Bot for Slack threads. You can also trigger custom workflows from specific Bot for Slack keywords.
Is the Bot for Slack and Trello integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your Bot for Slack-to-Trello workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Bot for Slack data secure when connected to Trello?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Bot for Slack or Trello passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your communication data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your DeskFerry dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Bot for Slack and Trello?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Bot for Slack or Trello. For example, create a workflow where Bot for Slack events update Trello, and a separate one where Trello changes sync back to Bot for Slack. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Bot for Slack and Trello?
No coding is required. DeskFerry's builder is prompt-based: you describe the trigger and what should happen in plain English, and the agent handles the field mapping. If you can use Bot for Slack and Trello, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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