Make Your Project Management Easier
Do you manage multiple Trello boards but find it challenging to get a unified view of all your work? Switching between boards can be time-consuming and lead to fragmented project management.
The Projects Power-up for Trello solves this problem by combining multiple boards into a single, powerful project management solution. Your tasks, timelines, and resources will be visible in one place, making coordination seamless.
This could help in many cases. For example:
Project managers overseeing multiple workstreams that span different departments and boards
Agencies managing various client projects while needing a centralized view of all resources
Product teams coordinating development, design, and marketing activities across separate boards
Watch Our Setup Tutorial
Below is a short video showing how to set up your unified project view using the Projects Power-up and get insight on your tasks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIgJaoymBuA
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Follow these simple steps to create your first unified project:
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1. Enable the Power-up:
• Open your Trello board • Click the "Rocket" icon in the top-right corner • Click "Add Power-ups" • Search for "Projects by Placker" • Click "Add" and then "Add" again | 
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2. Sign up and import a board: • Click the gear icon that now appears in the Trello menu • Check the box to agree to the terms • Click "Sign up for Placker" • In the pop-up window, scroll down and click "Allow" • Click "Import board" |   |
3. Access the Gantt view: • When viewing your board, click the icon with compass in the Trello menu • Select a view such as "Gantt" from the dropdown • The Gantt chart view will load, showing your cards on a timeline | 
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4. Use the Gantt features: • Cards with dates will appear as bars on the timeline • Create dependencies by clicking and dragging the circles next to the task bars • Change the layout options to view your project in different ways • Click "Export" to generate a PDF of your timeline • There are other useful views such as Board and Report | 
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Tip: If you close any setup window by mistake, just go back to your Trello board and click the gear icon to continue setup.
Project Options Made Simple
When setting up your project, you can choose from several options:
Views to enable: Gantt chart, Board, Planner or Report
Boards to include: Select which boards should be part of the unified board group
Synchronization: Choose how changes in one board affect others
Dependencies: Set up task relationships within and across boards
Resources: Configure team members and their availability
Custom fields: Create project-specific fields for better organization
Filters: Set up saved views for different project aspects
Reporting: Configure dashboards to monitor project health
How This Makes Your Life Easier
Using the Projects Power-up helps you:
See everything in one place: No more switching between boards to get the full picture
Coordinate better: Manage dependencies across teams and boards
Save time: Reduce administrative overhead with automated cross-board updates
Optimize resources: Allocate team members efficiently across all projects
Stay on schedule: Track progress against timelines with the Gantt view
Make better decisions: Base choices on comprehensive project data
Need Help?
Having trouble with setup? Questions about how things work? Click the chat button in the lower right corner of this page to talk with our support team. We're happy to help!
Once everything is set up, your unified project view will give you complete visibility and control over all your Trello boards, helping you deliver projects more efficiently.