Import from Google Keep

[mr.karotte]

Hi, can someone tell me how I can import all my tasks from Google keep into trello?

I was thinking of exporting via json and making it a CSV, which I can then import to trello. But perhaps there is an easier solution.

[Matthias B · Accepted solution]

I went with a slightly different solution.

I exported the Keep Data to xml, loaded that into a python list of objects. Then I used the Trello API, which is really easy to use) to add the cards.

[James Dougherty]

Do you happen to have an example of that code? Seems to me that you could use the Keep API to eliminate the XML part and get some automation?

https://github.com/kiwiz/gkeepapi

Also, this brings up a workflow question. I'm a big fan of Trello but the ease of being able to create a Keep entry for the first level of an idea has pushed me to explore it a bit more. I used to have a Main Trello board where ideas or goals would germinate. Some might be moved to another board, some might grow a bit before they are moved, and some might die. Keep seems to be easier for this. For example, when in my car it's super easy to add a detailed Keep entry while driving to XYZ. (If I could only get my Galaxy watch's voice/text notes to sync the world would be a happier place. )

So my question to you and the board is, am I thinking in the correct way? I know that workflow is personal in many ways but are there any other genius ideas?

[Iain Dooley]

@mr.karotte if you're doing the import as a one off, the process you've described sounds about right

[Benjamin J Kershner]

If you want to make trello cards from a check-box list in a single Google Keep note:

1. Click "hide checkboxes" from the "3-dots" menu on your Keep note.

2. Select the text of the entire note and press CTRL-C to copy.

3.  In Trello, click "Add a card."

4. Paste your text.  Trello will ask if you want to make each line-item into a separate card.

see https://help.trello.com/article/751-importing-data-into-trello

[Ahmet AKDEL]

hopefully trello or google will sync together