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Automatically Create Trello Cards from Google Tasks #

Managing tasks across multiple platforms can be time-consuming. If you use Google Tasks to jot down personal to-dos and Trello to manage team projects, this no-code workflow bridges the gap by automatically creating cards from Google Tasks in Trello—instantly and without manual effort.

This simple automation turns every new Google Task into a Trello card, complete with the task’s title, notes, due date, and more. Whether you’re handling personal reminders or collaborative projects, this workflow keeps your task list and project board in perfect alignment.

With Workload’s no-code platform, you can build this automation in minutes—no copying, pasting, or switching between apps required.

Eliot from Workload explaining the basics of automation: trigger in Google Tasks and action in Trello.

💡Why Sync Trello Cards with Google Tasks? #

  • Centralize your task management by connecting personal to-dos with team projects
  • Eliminate duplicate effort by automating task creation across platforms
  • Stay organized with a unified, auto-updated workflow
  • Boost productivity by reducing manual data entry

This automation is especially helpful for users who want the simplicity of Google Tasks without sacrificing the collaborative power of Trello.

🔌 Essentials #

Before getting started, make sure you have:

  • Google Tasks account to manage your to-dos
  • Trello account to organize your projects
  • Workload account (free or paid) to build and run your automation

Workload makes connecting these tools effortless. Once you sign in and link your accounts, you’re ready to build—no code required.

⚙️ How to Sync Google Tasks with Trello #

Here’s how to create your task-to-card automation in Workload:

1. Set Google Tasks as the Trigger #

Workload dashboard with arrow pointing to the “Create Workflow” button in the top-left corner.
  • Give your workflow a title (ex: “Google Tasks to Trello”)
Workflow editor view showing empty trigger and action blocks titled “google tasks to trello card”.
  • Select the trigger app: Google Tasks
Selecting Google Tasks as the trigger app during setup to create cards from Google Tasks.
  • Choose the event: New Task
Choosing “New Task” as the trigger event in Google Tasks to automate Trello card creation.
  • Securely connect your Google account to Workload
Sign-in prompt for connecting Google Tasks to Workload during automation setup.
  • Pick the task list you want to monitor (ex: “Funsies”)
Selecting task list (ex:, Funsies) from Google Tasks to start automation.

2. Test the Google Tasks Trigger #

  • Click Test Trigger and Workload will pull the most recent task (ex: “Eat a juicy peach”)
Testing the trigger to pull recent data from Google Tasks and prepare to create Trello cards.
  • If you get a valid response, click Continue
A new task “Eat a juicy peach” retrieved from Google Tasks for building cards from Google Tasks.

3. Add Trello as the Action #

  • In the action step, select the Trello app
Choosing Trello as the action app to build a workflow that creates cards from Google Tasks.
  • Choose the event: Create Card
Selecting “Create Card” as the Trello action to complete the automation workflow.
  • Securely connect your Trello account to Workload
Signing into Trello to authorize Workload and enable card creation.
  • Select the board and list where you want new cards to appear (ex: “Test board” → “Most personal”)
Choosing the specific Trello list where new cards should be created.
  • Map the fields you want to use include in your Trello card from the trigger step and the dropdown menus. These are the options we used but you can customize the choices to fit your needs:
    • Name (required) → Task title from Google Tasks
    • Description → Notes or details from the task
    • Card Position → “Top” (so newest cards appear first)
    • Label Color → “Orange” (optional)
    • Start Date → Due date from Google Tasks
Mapping task data fields like title, notes, and position to the Trello card.
  • Click Continue

4. Test and Activate the Workflow #

  • Click Test Action to ensure a Trello card is created correctly
Testing the Trello action to confirm card creation with mapped task data.
  • Open your Trello board and confirm the card appears with the correct information
Trello board displaying the newly created card under the “Most personal” list.
  • Verify that each step in the Workload editor has a green light indicator.
Workflow editor showing successful setup of trigger and action with green indicators.
  • Once confirmed, click Activate in the top-right corner
Final step to activate the automation by toggling the workflow switch to ON.

🎨 Customize the Workflow #

Want more flexibility or to add your own personal style? Try these advanced options:

  • Use filters to send only certain types of tasks to Trello
  • Apply Trello labels dynamically based on task keywords
  • Add additional steps—like sending yourself a Slack DM or email when a card is created

Workload gives you the power to automate across multiple tools—all without code.

🧠 Learn More #

Prefer video? Check out the Workload University channel and join Eliot as he shows you exactly how to sync calendar events with tasks—without writing a single line of code. You can also explore more no-code automation ideas by visiting the Workload Help Center.

🔗 Build a Customized Sync Google Calendar Events with Tasks Workflow #

That’s it! You’ve now built a working workflow to automatically generate Trello cards from Google Tasks using Workload. It’s a fast, powerful way to manage your tasks in both tools without extra effort.

👉 Try it on Workload

Google Tasks, Trello

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