Using Trello Search API, how to escape double quote?

Question

I use the search API for almost all my "cards" queries.

I search tags and lists with tag:"tag name", list:"list name".

Almost every queries works, special characters, accentued, until I have a double-quote inside the tag or list name.

I don't have these issues with members or boards, because I can use ID instead of names.

I tried multiple way to escape or encode a double-quote inside my query, but I never got the results I was looking for.

If my list is called [this is "my" list], how can I search for it, using the query api?

sample query:

sort:edited is:open board:xxxyyyzzz List:"this is "my" list"

Thank you.

Garrett_89d460 · Answer

Hey Frederic,

The team is looking into escape methods currently, I cannot say how it will work right now. Once we have a solution determined, our API docs will be updated accordingly.

Thanks!

Frederic Malenfant · Answer

Thank you! And, when it will be fixed, do I escape my double-quote with a backslash?

something like 
sort:edited is:open board:xxxyyyzzz List:"this is \"my\" list" ?

Thank you!

Garrett_89d460 · Answer

Hi Frederic,

Looks like you found a bug, nice! I was able to reproduce this, and I've passed it on to the team for additional investigation.

We don't have an ETA on when a fix for the issue will be pushed, but as soon as one is available we will deploy it.

Thanks for the heads up on this!