Use scope + target + action + constraint
| Part | Question to answer | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Where should the job run? | On this board |
| Target | Which cards or lists qualify? | Cards in Leads without a due date |
| Action | What should change? | Add a due date seven days from today |
| Constraint | What must not change? | Skip archived cards |
Examples for individual card work
- “Add a launch checklist to the card named Website release.”
- “Assign Alex to the customer follow-up card and set the due date to Friday.”
- “Update the description of Campaign brief with the following approved text.”
- “Move the card with this Trello URL to Ready for Review.”
Examples for bulk board work
- “Add the Needs Review label to every card in Drafts.”
- “Move overdue cards assigned to me into Urgent.”
- “Create a checklist on all cards in Onboarding.”
- “Archive completed cards older than 90 days, but show me the full list before applying.”
Bulk jobs deserve extra review
Check both the count and the individual targets. One misunderstood selection rule can affect many cards even when the requested action itself is simple.
Let ambiguity become a question
If two cards share a name, a list is missing, or a request contains contradictory instructions, the safest result is a clarification question—not a guessed action. BoardPilot can return questions and warnings alongside the proposed action plan.
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