notion

Notion Integration

Connect your Notion workspace to OpenClaw for seamless knowledge management and project tracking.

When to Use This Skill

Use Notion when the user wants to:

• Add items to a database (backlog, todos, tracking)
• Create new pages in a database or as children of existing pages
• Query/search their Notion workspace for information
• Update existing pages (status, notes, properties)
• Read page content or database entries

Setup

1. Create Notion Integration

1. Go to notion.so/my-integrations
2. Click New integration
3. Name it (e.g., "OpenClaw")
4. Select your workspace
5. Copy the Internal Integration Token (starts with secret_)
6. Save this token securely in OpenClaw config or environment: NOTION_TOKEN=secret_...

2. Share Pages with Integration

Important: Notion integrations have NO access by default. You must explicitly share:

1. Go to any page or database in Notion
2. Click Share → Add connections
3. Select your "OpenClaw" integration
4. The skill can now read/write to that specific page/database

3. Get Database/Page IDs

From URL:

• Database: https://www.notion.so/workspace/XXXXXXXX?v=... → ID is XXXXXXXX (32 chars)
• Page: https://www.notion.so/workspace/XXXXXXXX → ID is XXXXXXXX

Note: Remove hyphens when using IDs. Use the 32-character string.

Core Operations

Query Database

Retrieve entries from any database you've shared.

// Using the Notion skill via exec
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js query-database ${databaseId}`
});

// With filters (example: status = "In Progress")
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js query-database ${databaseId} --filter '{"property":"Status","select":{"equals":"In Progress"}}'`
});

Returns: Array of pages with properties as configured in your database.

Add Database Entry

Create a new row in a database.

// Add entry with multiple properties
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js add-entry ${databaseId} \
    --title "My New Content Idea" \
    --properties '${JSON.stringify({
      "Status": { "select": { "name": "Idea" } },
      "Platform": { "multi_select": [{ "name": "X/Twitter" }] },
      "Tags": { "multi_select": [{ "name": "3D Printing" }, { "name": "AI" }] },
      "Priority": { "select": { "name": "High" } }
    })}'`
});

Get Page Content

Read the content of any page (including database entries).

await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js get-page ${pageId}`
});

Returns: Page title, properties, and block content (text, headings, lists, etc.).

Update Page

Modify properties or append content to an existing page.

// Update properties
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js update-page ${pageId} \
    --properties '${JSON.stringify({
      "Status": { "select": { "name": "In Progress" } }
    })}'`
});

// Append content blocks
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js append-body ${pageId} \
    --text "Research Notes" --type h2`
});

Search Notion

Find pages across your shared workspace.

await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js search "content ideas"`
});

Common Use Cases

Content Pipeline (Content Creator Workflow)

Database Structure:

• Title (title)
• Status (select: Idea → Draft → Scheduled → Posted)
• Platform (multi_select: X/Twitter, YouTube, MakerWorld, Blog)
• Publish Date (date)
• Tags (multi_select)
• Draft Content (rich_text)

OpenClaw Integration:

// Research scout adds findings to Notion
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js add-entry ${contentDbId} \
    --title "New 3D Print Technique" \
    --properties '${JSON.stringify({
      "Status": { "select": { "name": "Idea" } },
      "Platform": { "multi_select": [{ "name": "YouTube" }] },
      "Tags": { "multi_select": [{ "name": "3D Printing" }] }
    })}'`
});

// Later: Update when drafting
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js update-page ${entryId} \
    --properties '${JSON.stringify({
      "Status": { "select": { "name": "Draft" } },
      "Draft Content": { "rich_text": [{ "text": { "content": "Draft text here..." } }] }
    })}'`
});

Project Management (Solo Entrepreneur)

Database Structure:

• Name (title)
• Status (select: Not Started → In Progress → Blocked → Done)
• Priority (select: Low → Medium → High → Critical)
• Due Date (date)
• Estimated Hours (number)
• Actual Hours (number)
• Links (url)
• Notes (rich_text)

Weekly Review Integration:

// Query all "In Progress" projects
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js query-database ${projectsDbId} --filter '{"property":"Status","select":{"equals":"In Progress"}}'`
});

Customer/Quote CRM (3D Printing Business)

Database Structure:

• Customer Name (title)
• Status (select: Lead → Quote Sent → Ordered → Printing → Shipped)
• Email (email)
• Quote Value (number)
• Filament Type (select)
• Due Date (date)
• Shopify Order ID (rich_text)

Shopify Integration:

// New order → create CRM entry
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js add-entry ${crmDbId} \
    --title "${customerName}" \
    --properties '${JSON.stringify({
      "Status": { "select": { "name": "Ordered" } },
      "Email": { "email": customerEmail },
      "Shopify Order ID": { "rich_text": [{ "text": { "content": orderId } }] }
    })}'`
});

Knowledge Base (Wiki Replacement for MEMORY.md)

Structure: Hub page with nested pages:

• ? Home (shared with integration)
  • SOPs
  • Troubleshooting
  • Design Patterns
  • Resource Links

Query for quick reference:

// Search for "stringing" to find 3D print troubleshooting
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js search "stringing"`
});

Property Types Reference

When creating/updating database entries, use these property value formats:

// Title (always required for new pages)
{ "title": [{ "text": { "content": "Page Title" } }] }

// Select (single choice)
{ "select": { "name": "Option Name" } }

// Multi-select (multiple choices)
{ "multi_select": [{ "name": "Tag 1" }, { "name": "Tag 2" }] }

// Status (for new Status property type)
{ "status": { "name": "In progress" } }

// Text / Rich text
{ "rich_text": [{ "text": { "content": "Your text here" } }] }

// Number
{ "number": 42 }

// Date
{ "date": { "start": "2026-02-15" } }
{ "date": { "start": "2026-02-15T10:00:00", "end": "2026-02-15T12:00:00" } }

// Checkbox
{ "checkbox": true }

// Email
{ "email": "user@example.com" }

// URL
{ "url": "https://example.com" }

// Phone
{ "phone_number": "+1-555-123-4567" }

// Relation (link to another database entry)
{ "relation": [{ "id": "related-page-id-32chars" }] }

Security & Permissions

Critical Security Model:

• ✅ Integration ONLY sees pages you explicitly share
• ✅ You control access per page/database
• ✅ Token stored securely in ~/.openclaw/.env (never in code)
• ❌ Never commit NOTION_TOKEN to git
• ❌ Integration cannot access private teamspaces or other users' private pages

Best Practices:

1. Use a dedicated integration (don't reuse personal integrations)
2. Share minimum necessary pages (granular > broad)
3. Rotate token if compromised via Notion integration settings
4. Review shared connections periodically

Environment Setup

Add to ~/.openclaw/.env:

NOTION_TOKEN=secret_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Or set per-command:

NOTION_TOKEN=secret_xxx node notion-cli.js ...

Error Handling

Common errors and fixes:

Error	Cause	Fix
"API token is invalid"	Wrong token or integration deleted	Check token at notion.so/my-integrations
"object_not_found"	Page not shared with integration	Share page: Share → Add connections
"validation_error"	Property format incorrect	Check property type in database
"rate_limited"	Too many requests	Add delay between requests

Quick Install (One Command)

cd ~/.agents/skills/notion
./install.sh

Manual install (if above fails):

cd ~/.agents/skills/notion
npm install

That's it! No build step required for the standalone version.

Quick Test

# After setting NOTION_TOKEN in ~/.openclaw/.env
node notion-cli.js test

Smart ID Resolution

Reference entries by Notion auto-ID (e.g., #3) or direct UUID.

By Notion ID (Recommended for Manual Use)

Use the number you see in your database's ID column:

# Get entry #3
node notion-cli.js get-page '#3' DATABASE_ID

# Add content to entry #3
node notion-cli.js append-body '#3' --database DATABASE_ID \
  --text "Research notes" --type h2

# Add bullet to entry #3
node notion-cli.js append-body '#3' --database DATABASE_ID \
  --text "Key finding" --type bullet

By Direct UUID (For Automation)

# Using full UUID from Notion URL
node notion-cli.js get-page 2fb3e4ac...
node notion-cli.js append-body 2fb3e4ac... \
  --text "Content" --type paragraph

Auto-detection: Starts with # = Notion ID lookup. 32-char hex = Direct UUID.

Pro Tip: Add an ID property (type: unique ID) to auto-number entries as #1, #2, #3...

Page Body Editing

Add rich content to page bodies, not just properties.

Append Content Blocks

# Add heading
node notion-cli.js append-body PAGE_ID --text "Research Summary" --type h2

# Add paragraph (default)
node notion-cli.js append-body PAGE_ID --text "Detailed findings go here..."

# Add bullet list item
node notion-cli.js append-body PAGE_ID --text "First key finding" --type bullet

# Add numbered list item
node notion-cli.js append-body PAGE_ID --text "Step one description" --type numbered

# Add TODO checkbox
node notion-cli.js append-body PAGE_ID --text "Create video script" --type todo

# Add quote
node notion-cli.js append-body PAGE_ID --text "Important quote from source" --type quote

# Add code block
node notion-cli.js append-body PAGE_ID --text "const result = optimizeSupports();" --type code --lang javascript

Supported Block Types

Type	Description	Example Use
paragraph	Regular text (default)	Descriptions, explanations
h1, h2, h3	Headings	Section organization
bullet	Bulleted list	Key findings, features
numbered	Numbered list	Step-by-step instructions
todo	Checkbox item	Action items, tasks
quote	Blockquote	Source citations
code	Code block	Snippets, commands
divider	Horizontal line	Section separation

Get Page with Body Content

# Get full page including formatted body
node notion-cli.js get-page PAGE_ID

Returns:

• Page properties
• Formatted body blocks (type + content preview)
• Block count

Advanced: Raw JSON Blocks

For complex layouts, use raw Notion block JSON:

node notion-cli.js append-body PAGE_ID --blocks '[
  {"object":"block","type":"heading_2","heading_2":{"rich_text":[{"text":{"content":"Research Notes"}}]}},
  {"object":"block","type":"bulleted_list_item","bulleted_list_item":{"rich_text":[{"text":{"content":"Finding 1"}}]}},
  {"object":"block","type":"code","code":{"rich_text":[{"text":{"content":"console.log(1)"}}],"language":"javascript"}}
]'

Advanced: Webhook Sync

For bidirectional sync (Notion changes → OpenClaw):

1. Set up Notion webhook integration (requires Notion partner account)
2. Configure webhook endpoint to your OpenClaw Gateway
3. Skill processes incoming webhooks and updates memory files

See references/webhooks.md for implementation details.

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Need help? Check your Notion integration settings at https://www.notion.so/my-integrations

Using in OpenClaw

Quick Setup

# 1. Install
cd ~/.agents/skills/notion
npm install

# 2. Configure token
echo "NOTION_TOKEN=secret_xxxxxxxxxx" >> ~/.openclaw/.env

# 3. Test connection
node notion-cli.js test

From OpenClaw Agent

// Query database
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js query-database YOUR_DB_ID`
});

// Add entry
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js add-entry YOUR_DB_ID \\
    --title "New Content Idea" \\
    --properties '{"Status":{"select":{"name":"Idea"}}}'`
});

// Search
await exec({
  command: `node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js search "tree support"`
});

Cron Job Usage

Update your Research Topic Scout to push to Notion:

"message": "Research trends and add to Notion: 
  node ~/.agents/skills/notion/notion-cli.js add-entry DB_ID 
    --title '<title>' 
    --properties '{...,\"Platform\":{\"multi_select\":[{\"name\":\"X\"}]}}'"