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Notion

Notion is an all-in-one workspace that combines note-taking, project management, and wiki capabilities. By connecting Notion to Datagrid, you can seamlessly integrate your Notion data with other critical information, enabling enhanced reporting, analysis, and decision-making.

1. How-to

1. Prerequisites

To configure the Notion connector, follow these steps:

  • An active Notion account with the necessary permissions to access the pages and databases you want to import into Datagrid.
  • A Notion API key (Internal Integration Token). You can create this by creating a new integration in your Notion workspace settings.
  • Share the specific Notion pages and databases you want to access with your integration.
  • Select the data you want to import into Datagrid

2. Connect

Creating a dataset from the Notion connector involves selecting the specific data you want to import:

  1. Connect Notion App: a. Click on the "+ Create” Button on the top left of the screen. b. Select the "Connect Apps" item. c. Search for the Notion connector from the list. d. Enter your Notion API key (Internal Integration Token). Notion may prompt you to authorize Datagrid's access to your data. Grant the necessary permissions to proceed. e. Click on the “Next” button.
  2. Pick your Data: a. Pick the Notion data you want to include in your dataset (e.g., Databases, Pages, Blocks). b. Click on the “Start First Import” Button to start syncing your Notion dataset.

3. Set Up a Schedule

Scheduling regular data pulls ensures your Datagrid datasets remain up-to-date with the latest information from Notion:

  1. Navigate to Notion Dataset: a. Go to the left side panel and locate and click on the Notion dataset you created.
  2. Schedule Settings: a. Click on the “...” on the top right of the dataset. b. Click on “Edit Pipeline” to edit your connector's name. c. Click the “Schedule” button on the right, beside the “Import Configuration” button.
  3. Configure Schedule: a. Set the desired frequency for data pulls (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly). b. Specify the time of day for the data pull to occur. c. Specify downtime if needed – when the sync should not happen. d. Click the “Update” button to update the new configuration.

4. Data Access

  • Block
  • Page
  • Database
  • User
  • Comment
  • File
  • Emoji

5. Use Cases

  • Project Management: Import project tasks, deadlines, and status updates from Notion into Datagrid to track project progress and identify potential bottlenecks.
  • Content Management: Analyze content performance, track content creation workflows, and optimize content strategy by importing Notion pages and databases into Datagrid.
  • Knowledge Management: Centralize knowledge, improve information accessibility, and enhance collaboration by importing Notion wikis and documentation into Datagrid.
  • Meeting Management: Track meeting notes, action items, and decisions by importing Notion meeting pages into Datagrid.

6. FAQ

Q: What is a Notion API key? A: A Notion API key (Internal Integration Token) is a unique identifier that allows Datagrid to access your Notion data. You can create this by creating a new integration in your Notion workspace settings.

Q: What permissions are required to connect Notion to Datagrid? A: You need to grant Datagrid access to the specific Notion pages and databases you want to import.

Q: How often can I schedule data pulls from Notion? A: You can schedule data pulls daily, weekly, or monthly.

7. Support & Additional Resources