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Copy Trello Checklists

This bookmarklet simplifies the process of copying checklists from one Trello card to another. No need to fumble around with the "Copy items from…" dropdown with a gazillion checklists to choose from. The tool is also capable of handling multiple checklists, enabling you to copy all the checklist items to your clipboard and then effortlessly paste them into a different list.

Tip: If the button won't drag, right-click it and choose "Bookmark This Link".

Trello checklists interface showing multiple items

How it works

  1. Drag the bookmarklet button to your bookmarks bar
  2. Open any Trello card with checklists
  3. Click the bookmarklet in your bookmarks
  4. Select your copy mode (All/Unchecked/Checked items)
  5. Optionally enable numbering
  6. Click "Copy to Clipboard"
  7. Paste the checklist items wherever you need them

Limitations: Strikethrough formatting is not preserved when pasting. Items will copy as plain text with markdown formatting for bold, italics, and links.

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Easiest way to copy paste Trello checklists

Trello's native "Copy items from…" feature becomes unwieldy when you have multiple checklists across different cards. This bookmarklet eliminates the hassle by copying all checklist items directly to your clipboard in one click.

  • No more scrolling through endless dropdown menus
  • Copy multiple checklists at once
  • Paste anywhere: other Trello cards, documents, emails
  • Works instantly without API keys or sign-ups

Powerful features

This isn't just a simple copy tool. It includes smart features to give you complete control over how your checklists are copied.

Three Copy Modes
Choose to copy all items, only ☐ unchecked items, or only ☑ checked items
Format Preservation
Keeps bold, italics, code formatting, and clickable links intact
Auto Numbering
Optionally add sequential numbers to your checklist items
Smart Scrolling
Automatically loads lazy-loaded items before copying
Interface showing three copy mode options

Changelog

Track how the Copy Trello Checklists tool evolved over time. Toggle a version to see what changed.

  1. v3.0

    v3.0 - September 2024

    Major feature update with copy modes and enhanced functionality

    Checklist Titles: Now fetches and includes the title of each checklist, making it easier to organize copied content.
    Three Copy Modes: Choose between copying all items, unchecked items only, or checked items only to match your workflow needs.
    Auto-scroll Feature: Automatically scrolls to the bottom of the card to force lazy-loaded items to appear before copying.
    Optional Numbering: Add sequential numbering to checklist items for better organization and reference.
  2. v2.0

    v2.0

    Added formatting preservation for richer content like bold, italics, and code.

  3. v1.0

    v1.0

    Initial release with core functionality