feature requestProductivity · Automation & WorkflowssituationalWorkflowsUXTask ManagementSAAS

Trello automation settings are hard to locate in the interface

Users report difficulty finding where to configure automations within Trello's interface, suggesting the automation feature is buried or poorly signposted. This is a minor discoverability/UX complaint rather than a distinct market opportunity.

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