How to Create Custom Buttons in Trello with Butler: Automate Repetitive Tasks Effortlessly

As a seasoned Trello user and productivity expert, I've relied on Butler—a robust third-party Power-Up—to build custom buttons that automate everyday repetitive actions on cards and boards. These tailored buttons supercharge your workflow, saving hours of manual effort.

Butler intelligently suggests buttons based on your most common Trello activities, making automation even more intuitive.

Installing the Butler Power-Up in Trello

If you're new to Trello Power-Ups, here's a straightforward guide to get Butler set up:

1. Open Trello, navigate to your target board, and click Power-Ups in the right sidebar.
2. Search for 'Butler' and select Add.
3. Click the gear icon, then Power-Up Settings.
4. Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then hit Authorize.
5. Review Butler's permissions in the popup and click Allow.

Butler is now linked to that board. Repeat for others as needed.

Building Custom Buttons in Trello

1. Click the Butler icon on your board.
2. Opt for Card Buttons (for quick card actions) or Board Buttons; the process is identical.
3. Select your category and click Create a new button. Customize the name, icon, and triggers.
4. For cards: Move/archive, add/remove labels/stickers/due dates/members, mark complete, edit names/comments/descriptions.
5. For boards: Add cards/lists, archive, sort/shuffle cards.

Watch the process unfold in the video below:

Butler offers precise control—from adding a green label to a single card to relocating all green-labeled cards to a list.

Free plans limit you to one card button, one board button, and 25 clicks weekly. Upgrade to $10/month for 250 commands and unlimited buttons, or $20/month for 1,000 commands.