Does Zorpa connect directly to Trello?

Zorpa works within Monday.com. The connection to Trello goes through Zapier or Make. Zorpa handles the dropdown trigger; the integration tool handles the Trello action.

Is there a delay between the dropdown change and the Trello action?

Zorpa fires the trigger instantly. The end-to-end delay depends on your integration method: native Monday integrations are near-instant; Zapier adds 1-15 minutes; Make/webhooks are typically under 30 seconds.

Can I trigger Trello actions from Monday.com form submissions?

Yes — this is one of Zorpa's key advantages. Unlike native Monday automations, Zorpa intercepts form submissions and fires dropdown triggers correctly, which then connect to Trello through your integration.

Monday.com Dropdown Automation with Trello

Why Connect Monday.com Dropdowns to Trello

Trello is a core tool for many teams. When a dropdown value changes on your Monday.com board — a deal stage advancing, a task status updating, a priority escalating — that change often needs to trigger an action in Trello.

The problem: Monday.com's native automations don't trigger on dropdown column changes. So even if you have a Monday-Trello integration set up, dropdown changes won't fire it.

Zorpa bridges this gap. It adds dropdown triggers to Monday.com, which then connect to Trello through zapier or make.

How It Works

The integration flow:

Dropdown changes → Zorpa fires trigger → Zapier or Make → Trello action

Zorpa monitors your dropdown columns for value changes
When a change matches your rule conditions, Zorpa fires the trigger
The trigger connects to Trello via zapier or make
Trello executes the configured action

Example Workflows

Move card to Done list when Monday dropdown is Complete

Set up a Zorpa rule on your Monday.com board to trigger when the relevant dropdown value changes. The trigger sends the event data through zapier or make, which then executes the Trello action. This runs automatically for every matching dropdown change — including form submissions, which native Monday integrations miss.

Create card when new category is assigned

Sync labels with dropdown values

Setup Guide

1. Install and Configure Zorpa

Install Zorpa from the Monday Marketplace. Open the Zorpa Board View and create a rule for your trigger dropdown.

2. Set Up the Trello Connection

Create a Zap in Zapier with a Monday.com trigger (or webhook trigger) and a Trello action. Configure the trigger to listen for Zorpa's dropdown change events.

3. Test End-to-End

Change a dropdown value on your board and verify that the Trello action executes correctly. Check both manual changes and form submissions.

Who Uses This Integration

Cybersecurity teams connect dropdown status changes to Trello for real-time workflow automation
Health Insurance teams connect dropdown status changes to Trello for real-time workflow automation
Fintech teams connect dropdown status changes to Trello for real-time workflow automation
Real Estate (Residential) teams connect dropdown status changes to Trello for real-time workflow automation

Why Not Just Use Native Monday.com + Trello Integration?

Monday.com has third-party Trello integration. The problem: it doesn't trigger on dropdown column changes. Status column changes work. Dropdown columns are silently ignored.

This means your Trello integration never fires when:

Someone changes a dropdown value manually
A form submission sets a dropdown value
A cascading dropdown auto-updates a dependent column

Zorpa fills this gap by adding dropdown triggers that work with your existing Monday-Trello integration. No need to rebuild anything — just install Zorpa and your dropdown changes start flowing to Trello.

Tips and Best Practices

Test with form submissions first — this is where most teams discover the native limitation. Zorpa handles it correctly.
Use specific dropdown values in your triggers rather than "any change" to reduce noise in Trello
Start with one high-impact workflow and expand after validating the integration works end-to-end
Monitor execution logs in Zorpa's Board View to verify triggers are firing as expected
Consider latency requirements — native integrations are near-instant; Zapier adds 1-15 minutes; Make and webhooks are typically under 30 seconds

Get Started

Install Zorpa to add dropdown triggers to your Monday.com boards, then connect to Trello for automated cross-tool workflows. The free tier covers core dropdown triggers — no credit card required.