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OpenClaw Notion Workflow

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Build a complete Notion workspace management system via OpenClaw Ultra. From creating databases and pages to querying content and generating status reports, operate your entire Notion workspace from a single chat interface.

Core System Overview

ℹ️ Info

This is a closed-loop Notion workspace management workflow. OpenClaw Ultra handles database operations, page creation, content search, task tracking, and report generation via the Notion API, so you can manage your workspace without opening the Notion app.

System Layer Core Function Final Output
Connection Layer API token setup, workspace authentication, connection verification Verified Notion API connection
Database Layer Create databases, query entries, manage schemas Structured database with defined properties
Content Layer Create pages, update blocks, manage page hierarchy Published pages and documents
Search Layer Workspace search, content retrieval, cross-database queries Ranked search results with context
Task Layer Task databases, status tracking, due date management Tracked task pipeline
Reporting Layer Database summaries, status reports, workspace analytics Periodic workspace reports
Optimization Layer Workspace structure review, automation rule suggestions, template creation Improved workspace organization

Prerequisites

Item Requirement
OpenClaw Ultra Installed and running
Notion Account Active workspace with admin or write access
Notion Integration Token Internal integration token from notion.com/my-integrations

Step 0 — Initialize Your Notion System

Set up OpenClaw Ultra as your dedicated Notion workspace manager.

Operation Steps

  1. Open OpenClaw Ultra new chat session
  2. Create a Notion internal integration and copy the token
  3. Share the relevant databases/pages with your integration
  4. Paste the initialization prompt

Ready-to-Use Prompt

Act as my Notion workspace manager.

My Notion workspace:
- Workspace name: [name]
- Integration token: [token]
- Key databases: [list of database names and their purposes]

Build a complete Notion management system that covers:
- database creation and querying
- page creation and editing
- content search and retrieval
- task tracking
- status reporting
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Step 1 — Connect to the Notion API

Establish a verified connection between OpenClaw Ultra and your Notion workspace.

1.1 Create and Configure an Integration

Walk me through creating a Notion internal integration.

I need:
1. A token from notion.com/my-integrations
2. The integration shared with the databases I want to manage
3. The Notion-Version header to use

When done, test the connection by listing the databases shared with the integration.
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1.2 Verify Connection and List Databases

Test my Notion API connection using this token: [token]

Run these checks:
1. Call GET /v1/users/me to verify the token works
2. Call POST /v1/search with filter "value": "data_source" to list all shared databases
3. For each database, return: its name, ID, and data source IDs

If any step fails, explain what is wrong and how to fix it.
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Step 1 Output

Verified Notion API connection with a list of accessible databases and their IDs.

Step 2 — Create and Configure Databases

Build structured databases directly from chat.

2.1 Create a New Database

Create a Notion database with these specifications:

Title: [database name]
Parent page: [page ID or "workspace"]
Properties:
- Name: title (default)
- Status: select with options: To Do, In Progress, Done
- Priority: select with options: Low, Medium, High, Urgent
- Due Date: date
- Assignee: people
- Tags: multi-select

After creation, return the database ID, data source ID, and a confirmation that it is ready.
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2.2 Add Database Properties

Add these properties to the database [database ID or name]:

- [property name]: [type — text / number / select / date / people / relation]
- [property name]: [type]

Use the Update Data Source API. Confirm each property was added by retrieving the schema.
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2.3 Query Database Entries

Query the database [database ID or name] with these filters:

Filters:
- Status contains "To Do" OR Status contains "In Progress"
- Due Date is not empty

Sort by Due Date ascending, limit to 20 results.

Return:
- Total matching entries
- Each entry: page name, status, due date, assignee
- Any entries past their due date flagged as overdue
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Step 2 Output

Configured databases with defined properties and queryable data.


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