How to Launch Make.com Automations with Notion Databases

Presenter

• Tom Nasser, the Automation Alchemist

Overview

• Automate actions in Notion using Make.com
• Trigger automations with new pages, database updates, or document content changes
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Watch Database or Pages Module

Description:

• Trigger Module: Launch scenarios in Make.com
• Runs when a page/database is created or updated in Notion

Setup:

1. Select Type: Choose to watch databases or pages
2. Optional Query: Enter a keyword search
3. Item Limit: Set a limit and run the scenario to gather test data
4. Test Data: Retrieves data for future scenario steps
5. Filter (example): Send Slack message with page name and URL

Filter Conditions:

• Only for new pages: created time == last edited time
• Only for updated pages: created time != last edited time
• Filter by: title, contributor, tag, etc.

Watch Database Items Module

Description:

• Trigger automations on adding/updating database items

Setup:

1. Select Watch Type: Created time or updated time
   • Created: Runs on new entry
   • Updated: Runs on updates or new entry
2. Database ID: Obtain and enter the database ID from Notion URL
3. Test Data: Run the module to gather test data
4. Example Action: Send Slack message with update link

Watch Page Contents Module

Description:

• Trigger automations on page content updates

Setup:

1. Select Page: Choose from a list (ensure unique title)
2. Content Block Limit: Set limit for each automation run
3. Test Data: Run the module to gather test data
4. Example Action: Send Slack message for each content block

Filter Conditions:

• Example: Run only if content is a heading (type contains heading)

Final Notes

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