Query Trello Data in MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench allows users to administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. When paired with CData Connect (on-premise or Connect Server), you get live access to Trello data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Trello in Connect and work with live Trello data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Trello Data

CData Connect uses a straightforward, point-and-click interface to connect to data sources and generate APIs.

1. Login to Connect and click Connections.
2. Select "Trello" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Trello.

   Trello uses token-based authentication to grant third-party applications access to their API. When a user has granted an application access to their data, the application is given a token that can be used to make requests to Trello's API.

   Trello's API can be accessed in 2 different ways. The first is using Trello's own Authorization Route, and the second is using OAuth1.0.

   • Authorization Route: At the moment of registration, Trello assigns an API key and Token to the account. See the Help documentation for information on how to connect via the Authorization route.
   • OAuth Route: Similar to using Authorization, OAuth creates an Application Id and Secret when you create your account. See the Help documentation for information on how to to connect.

4. Click Save Changes
5. Click Privileges -> Add and add the new user (or an existing user) with the appropriate permissions.

With the virtual database created, you are ready to connect to Trello from MySQL Workbench.

Query Trello from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual Trello database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live Trello data.

Connect to Trello through Connect

1. In MySQL Workbench, click to add a new MySQL connection.
2. Name the connection (CData Connect).
3. Set the Hostname, Port, and Username parameters to connect to the SQL Gateway.
4. Click Store in Vault to set and store the password.
5. Click Test Connection to ensure the connection is configured properly and click OK.

Query Trello Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Trello data, like SELECT * FROM trellodb.Boards;

With access to live Trello data from MySQL Workbench, you can easily query and update Trello, just like you would a MySQL database. Request a demo of the CData Connect and start working with Trello just like a MySQL database today.