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# Build an app with Trello

> Create apps that update Trello boards in real time, or turn your board into a client-facing apps, custom dashboards, and more.

## How it works

Turn your Trello boards into custom apps that can be accessed and updated by your clients, team, partners, and other users — without paying for additional Trello seats.

Once connected, Zite can read and update boards, lists, and cards. By connecting Trello, you can:

* Create, update, and close Trello boards from your Zite app
* Display boards as charts, graphs, and other views in your Zite app
* Create, update, and move lists between boards
* Set app triggers to move cards between lists or boards
* Pull tasks, statuses, or project info from your board into your app
* Manage checklists, comments, and attachments on a card

## How to sync data to Trello

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect to Trello">
    In the chat box, request your app to be integrated with Trello or click the `plug icon` <Icon icon="plug" /> on the top right. Then, sign in to your account.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/zite/CV9a9BjpBj1wREn7/images/image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CV9a9BjpBj1wREn7&q=85&s=d58a93ce02623930d59d84cc2baad17e" alt="Image" width="1374" height="172" data-path="images/image.png" />
    </Frame>

    Alternatively, you can click the `plus icon` **+** in the chat box to connect.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter use case">
    Tell Zite how you want to use Trello in your app and include the name of the board you'd like to use. For example, we have a Trello board managed by our engineering team. We'd like to give other teams a way to propose new releases without giving them access to the Trello board.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/zite/U0w9YiOFd0fV2FJb/images/Screenshot-2026-09-11-at-4.16.56-PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=U0w9YiOFd0fV2FJb&q=85&s=8fe202469033c07eaf0b8edec146bea1" alt="Screenshot 2026 09 11 At 4 16 56 PM" width="2880" height="1616" data-path="images/Screenshot-2026-09-11-at-4.16.56-PM.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test">
    Be sure to test the app to ensure everything's working properly. In this case, we'll check if the releases display in our Trello board

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/zite/U0w9YiOFd0fV2FJb/images/Screenshot-2026-09-11-at-4.40.17-PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=U0w9YiOFd0fV2FJb&q=85&s=65a9360fcc7453c13af9747f1ce766ca" alt="Screenshot 2026 09 11 At 4 40 17 PM" width="2630" height="620" data-path="images/Screenshot-2026-09-11-at-4.40.17-PM.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy and share">
    Click `Publish` in the upper right corner and [**share**](/help/platform/access/share-to-web) your app.
  </Step>
</Steps>

[Modify the theme](https://zite.com/help/platform/how-to-build/design-tools) or [style the components](/help/platform/basics/selective-edits) of your app to personalize it or match it with your brand.

## Common use cases

With a Trello connection, you can create apps like:

* **Content Managers:** Let your team manage calendars, workflows, and publishing tasks
* **Client Portals:** Let clients view project progress, and updates without accessing Trello
* **Release Planners:** Let your team track upcoming releases, tasks, and progress
* **Event Planners:** Let your team organize events, tasks, and deadlines
* **Sales Pipelines:** Let your sales team track leads, contacts, and sales activities