You can now create Trello cards directly from Google Chat messages without leaving your conversation. The Trello for Google Workspace app lets you turn chat discussions into actionable tasks on your Trello boards—no tab-switching, no copy-pasting, no forgetting that brilliant idea someone mentioned at 3pm on a Tuesday.

If your team already uses both Google Workspace and Trello, this integration closes a gap that's probably cost you hours of manual work. Ideas get lost in chat threads. Action items slip through the cracks. This fixes that.

What does Trello for Google Workspace actually do?

The app connects your Google Workspace environment—specifically Gmail and Google Chat—to your Trello boards. When someone shares an idea, flags a problem, or assigns a task in a chat message, you can convert that message into a Trello card right there. The card gets created on your chosen board, and you stay in your conversation.

This isn't brand new territory. Trello for Gmail has existed for a while, letting you create cards from emails. The updated app now adds Google Chat to the mix and bundles everything under one installation. If you've been using the Gmail version, you don't need to reinstall or re-authorise anything—it just works.

How do you set it up?

For administrators, you can install the app across your organisation from the Google Workspace Marketplace. This means your team gets access without each person hunting down the app themselves. Google's Help Centre has details on installing Marketplace apps for your domain.

For individual users (if your admin allows it):

Go to the Google Workspace Marketplace
Search for "Trello for Google Workspace"
Click install and follow the prompts
To use it in Chat, add the Trello app to a Chat space or direct message
Complete the sign-in prompt to connect your Trello account

That's it. You'll need an existing Trello account—the app connects the two services but doesn't create a Trello account for you.

Who benefits most from this?

Teams that live in Google Chat but track work in Trello. That's a lot of organisations, frankly.

Think about your typical project discussion. Someone mentions a bug. Someone else suggests a feature. Your manager asks for a report by Friday. Without an integration like this, someone has to remember to log all that in Trello later. Usually, they don't. Or they do it three days late when half the context is gone.

With the app, you capture the task when it's mentioned, with the context still fresh. It's particularly useful for:

Remote and hybrid teams where most coordination happens in chat
Agencies and consultancies juggling multiple client projects
Operations teams fielding requests from across the business

For more on how Google Workspace supports distributed teams, see our Google Workspace solutions page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to reinstall if I already use Trello for Gmail?
No. The updated app replaces the previous Gmail-only version automatically. Your existing setup continues working, and you now have the Chat features available too.

Is this available on all Google Workspace plans?
Yes. The integration works for all Google Workspace customers, including those on personal Google accounts. You will need a Trello account (free or paid) to create cards.

Can I create cards from Chat spaces and direct messages?
Both. Add the Trello app to any Chat space or DM thread, sign in once, and you can create cards from messages in that conversation.

Does my admin need to enable this first?
Possibly. If your organisation restricts third-party app installations, your admin will need to approve or install the Trello app before you can use it.

Get help setting up Google Workspace integrations

If you're running Google Workspace and want to get more out of it—whether that's connecting Trello, configuring admin policies, or just making sure your team's actually using the tools you're paying for—Blue Chip Technologies Ltd. can help. We support businesses worldwide with remote setup and ongoing management.

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