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TriggerTrelloReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a Trello card changes?

Short answer: Drop the "Trello → Card Updated" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Trello, not on a polling schedule.

Use this triggerAll 7 Trello triggers
Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder
Trigger
Card Updated
When the matching event happens
new card updatedwatch for card updatedon card updatedcard changedcard modifiedwhen a card is updated in trellowhen card updated
What this trigger returns
for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "card": "Sample Card",
  "board": "Project Board",
  "event": "updateCard"
}
Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

FieldTypeExample
cardstring"Sample Card"
boardstring"Project Board"
eventstring"updateCard"
Pairs with

Drop these actions after Card Updated.

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FAQ

Questions about Card Updated.

How does the Card Updated trigger work in Trello?
Fires whenever any field on a Trello card changes (name, description, due date, labels, members, custom fields). Combine with a field filter to react only to specific changes.
Is the Card Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Card Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Trello.
What data does Card Updated return?
The full event payload from Trello. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Card Updated so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Trello admin permissions to use Card Updated?
For most Trello accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Trello plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Trello's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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