Automate Trello & Typeform

Stop paying for mismatched spreadsheets. Sync data between Trello and Typeform in real-time, so you can manage your operations without the busywork.

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How the Data Flows

graph LR
    subgraph Source ["Trello"]
        T1(["Card Archived Legacy"])
    end
    
    subgraph Middleware ["Enterprise Integration Core"]
        W[CRON API
Poller] --> V{Validation
& Auth}
        V -->|Fail| DLQ[Dead Letter
Queue]
        V -->|Pass| Map[Data Mapping
& Transformation]
        Map --> Retry[Rate Limiting
& Retries]
    end
    
    subgraph Target ["Typeform"]
        A1(["Create an Empty Form"])
    end

    T1 -->|JSON Payload| W
    Retry -->|Authenticated API POST| A1

    style Source fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Target fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Middleware fill:#f8fafc,stroke:#94a3b8,stroke-width:2px
    style T1 fill:#3b82f6,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
    style W fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style V fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Map fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Retry fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style DLQ fill:#ef4444,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style A1 fill:#e11d48,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff

When Trello and Typeform operate independently, project managers often encounter a significant delay in task updates. For instance, when a Typeform submission is made for a new project task, the data must be manually entered into Trello, leading to potential errors in task descriptions or due dates. This manual entry wastes time for project managers who could be focusing on higher-level planning instead of repetitive data entry, resulting in lost productivity and miscommunication within the team.

Top Ways to Automate Trello & Typeform

Automated Task Creation: Instantly create Trello cards from Typeform submissions, ensuring that every response is tracked and actionable without manual input.
Real-Time Project Updates: Automatically update Trello boards based on Typeform responses, keeping your team informed and aligned with the latest information.
Enhanced Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports in Trello by aggregating data from Typeform, providing insights into user feedback and project metrics at a glance.

How to Build the Trello → Typeform Sync

Create a new webhook in Trello by navigating to the board settings and selecting 'Webhooks'. Set the callback URL to your server endpoint that will handle incoming data.
Listen for the 'cardCreated' event in your webhook payload. This will include details such as card ID, name, and description.
Extract the relevant data from the webhook payload, specifically the card name and description.
Use the Typeform REST API to insert the data into Typeform. Make a POST request to the endpoint: https://api.typeform.com/forms/{form_id}/responses.
In the POST request, include the extracted card name and description in the JSON body under the appropriate fields that correspond to your Typeform structure.
Test the integration by creating a new card in Trello and verifying that the data appears correctly in Typeform.

Developer Warnings & API Gotchas

Ensure that the card name matches the Typeform field exactly; any discrepancies in naming conventions could lead to data not being mapped correctly.
Be cautious of the payload size limitations when sending data to Typeform; if the card description is too lengthy, it may get truncated or cause an error.
Verify that the Typeform form is set to accept responses from the API; if the form is closed or not accepting responses, your POST requests will fail.

Supported API Operations

We leverage official, stable endpoints to ensure secure data transfer. No deprecated legacy routes.

When this happens in Trello... Card Archived (Legacy)

Do this in Typeform Create an Empty Form
When this happens in Trello... Card Due

Do this in Typeform Duplicates an Existing Form
When this happens in Trello... Card Moved to List

Do this in Typeform Update Dropdown, Multiple Choice or Ranking Question Options

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