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Research & Documentation

Enables comprehensive research workflows: search for information across your Notion workspace, fetch and analyze relevant pages, synthesize findings, and create well-structured documentation.

Quick Start

When asked to research and document a topic:

1. Search for relevant content: Use Notion search to find pages
2. Fetch detailed information: Read full page content
3. Synthesize findings: Analyze and combine information from multiple sources
4. Create structured output: Write documentation to Notion

Research Workflow

Step 1: Search for relevant information

• Search with the research topic
• Filter by teamspace if scope is known
• Review search results to identify most relevant pages

Step 2: Fetch page content

• Fetch each relevant page URL
• Collect content from all relevant sources
• Note key findings, quotes, and data points

Step 3: Synthesize findings

Analyze the collected information:

• Identify key themes and patterns
• Connect related concepts across sources
• Note gaps or conflicting information
• Organize findings logically

Step 4: Create structured documentation

Structure output with:

• Clear title and executive summary
• Well-organized sections with headings
• Citations linking back to source pages
• Actionable conclusions or next steps

Output Formats

Choose the appropriate format based on request:

Research Summary

• Executive summary (2-3 paragraphs)
• Key findings (bullet points)
• Source citations
• Recommended actions

Comprehensive Report

• Executive summary
• Background/context
• Methodology
• Detailed findings by topic
• Analysis and implications
• Conclusions
• Appendices with source material

Quick Brief

• One-page summary
• Top 3-5 key points
• Critical sources
• Next steps

Comparison Report

• Overview of items compared
• Comparison table/matrix
• Pros and cons for each
• Recommendation with rationale

Best Practices

1. Cast a wide net first: Start with broad searches, then narrow down
2. Cite sources: Always link back to source pages using mentions
3. Verify recency: Check page last-edited dates for current information
4. Cross-reference: Validate findings across multiple sources
5. Structure clearly: Use headings, bullets, and formatting for readability

Page Placement

By default, create research documents as standalone pages. If the user specifies:

• A parent page → create as child page
• A database → add to that database with appropriate properties
• A teamspace → create in that context

Common Issues

Issue	Solution
No results found	Try broader search terms or different teamspaces
Too many results	Add filters or search within specific pages
Can't access page	User may lack permissions, ask them to verify access
Information is outdated	Note the last-edited date, flag for user review