Is there a work around for sharing an automation rule, or rules, outside of your workspace?

Question

I have created Board template to share with people in my industry that include Butler automation rules. I understand these are not automatically copied when someone creates a board from the template, but is there a way to share these automations? They will be outside of my workspace. So, the rule library doesn't help.

Is there a way to copy/paste or share these for the new user to add to their board?

Thanks!

Paige Acton · Answer

Thanks Mike! This is a clever work around. So, do you think it would be beneficial to have the board templates and automation library set in that workspace? Or, you provide the link for the template and then add them to that workspace to copy the automation library over? Appreciate your insight!

Paige Acton · Answer

That's what I was afraid of... Appreciate the input tho! Do you think this is an update trello will make in the future? Thanks!

Mike - Dreamsuite Consulting · Answer

Hi @Paige Acton

As someone who uses Trello automation to build solutions for people, this is a pain I have encountered many times.

I'd love if Trello included Automations being copied with boards.

* The way I get round this is by creating a temporary workspace called Transfer.  I normally enable the Trello premium 14 day trial also
* I then copy the board I have made, to this workspace and then set the automation libraries for the board to shared
* I then add the people I want to share it with, send them a video guide to show how they download the automation library.
* They can then copy the board their workspace and enable the automations.

Of course this only works if all automations are in a library:

https://support.atlassian.com/trello/docs/working-with-command-libraries/

I would recommend making 1 library for 1 board and name it something relevant to the board to make it easier for the people you are sharing it with