Trello Helper — a free Chrome extension to hide lists, focus, filter cards & chart your board

[namlv_hust]

I've used Trello for years and kept hitting the same wall: boards with too many lists, no easy way to focus on just a few, and no quick way to see how cards are distributed. I couldn't find a simple tool that did it, so I built one — and figured I'd share it here in case it helps anyone else.

It's a free Chrome extension that runs entirely in your browser (no account, no server, settings saved per board):
- Hide lists you don't need right now, so the board isn't a mile wide
- Highlight / focus — dim every list except the ones you're working on
- Filter cards by name or custom field, right from the board
- Reports — pie charts (cards per list, by custom field) plus a Cumulative Flow Diagram so you can actually see how work moves over time
- Card detail default — auto-hide (or show) card details when you open a car

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I'd genuinely love feedback — especially from anyone running big or busy boards. What do you do to keep them readable, and is there a view or control you've always wished Trello had? I want to make this more useful than just my own setup.

[Liam Do - DevSamurai]

Thanks for sharing this @namlv_hust and Welcome to the Community!

I’ve installed and played around with it, and it feels like a really solid addition to Trello. The reporting features definitely give Trello more of a professional-tool vibe, and being able to hide and focus lists brings a much clearer view to busy boards.

@Brandy Waller it's working smoothly with the latest Chrome update on my end without any issues!

[Brandy Waller]

I realize this is from a while ago, but has anyone found other Trello extensions that pair well with Trello Helper? I love the idea of customizing my board view and am curious about new tools that might improve my workflow. Also, if anyone has tried Trello Helper lately, does it still work smoothly with the latest Chrome updates?

[Darryl Lee]

I'm not a big Trello user, but this sounds cool, and clearly was built as a labor of love.

You're talking about this extension, yes?

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/trello-helper/hepfmhkmhpdbbkoahgdcemldjicbdgko

[namlv_hust]

Yes, exactly. That’s the extension I was referring to.

It was built mainly to make working with Trello smoother and more convenient, so I’m really glad you noticed the effort behind it.