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How to Migrate from Trello to GitScrum?
How to migrate from Trello to GitScrum?
Migrating from Trello to GitScrum is straightforward since both use Kanban boards. Export Trello board as JSON, map lists to GitScrum columns, import cards as tasks, and configure WIP limits and auto-assign rules. GitScrum adds developer-specific features like Team Standup and NoteVault that Trello lacks. Migration typically takes a few hours.
Migration steps:
- Export Trello board - Download as JSON
- Create GitScrum project - Set up new project
- Create columns - Match Trello lists
- Import cards - Add as tasks
- Assign members - Map users
- Configure WIP limits - Add flow control
- Set up Team Standup - Enable async dailies
- Create NoteVault docs - Add documentation
Data mapping reference
| Trello Element | GitScrum Element |
|---|---|
| Board | Project |
| List | Column |
| Card | Task |
| Labels | Labels |
| Members | Assignees |
| Checklist | Checklist |
| Description | Description |
| Due date | Due date |
| Attachments | Attachments |
Features gained after migration
| New Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| WIP Limits | Prevent overload |
| Auto-assign Users | Automatic assignment |
| Auto-assign Labels | Automatic categorization |
| Team Standup | Async daily updates |
| NoteVault | Project documentation |
| Column Subscribers | Smart notifications |
| CFD Reports | Flow analytics |
Power-Ups vs GitScrum native
| Trello Power-Up | GitScrum Native |
|---|---|
| WIP limits plugin | ✓ Built-in |
| Calendar | Timeline features |
| Custom fields | ✓ Supported |
| Butler automation | Auto-assign rules |
| - | Team Standup |
| - | NoteVault docs |
Migration timeline
| Phase | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Export | 15 min | Download Trello data |
| Setup | 30 min | Create GitScrum project |
| Import | 1 hour | Add tasks, configure |
| Configure | 30 min | WIP limits, auto-assign |
| Training | 1 hour | Team onboarding |
Post-migration setup checklist
| Setup | Description |
|---|---|
| ☐ WIP Limits | Set per column |
| ☐ Auto-assign users | Configure per column |
| ☐ Auto-assign labels | Configure per column |
| ☐ Team Standup | Enable for project |
| ☐ NoteVault | Create initial docs |
| ☐ Column subscribers | Set up notifications |
Common migration questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lose data? | No, all data migrates |
| Keep labels? | Yes, colors and names |
| Archive cards? | Yes, includes archived |
| Comments? | Yes, with author |
| Attachments? | Yes, files included |
What to configure after migration
| Configuration | Reason |
|---|---|
| WIP limits | Flow control |
| Auto-assign | Automation |
| Team Standup | Async updates |
| NoteVault | Documentation |
| Labels | Organize tasks |
| Subscribers | Notifications |
Benefits comparison
| Aspect | Trello | GitScrum |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Kanban | ✓ | ✓ |
| WIP Limits | Power-Up | Native |
| Async Standup | - | Team Standup |
| Documentation | Card-based | NoteVault |
| Auto-assign | Butler | Native |
| Dev focus | General | Developer-first |