Integrating AI into Notion Workspace

Introduction

• Use AI to autonomously create items and databases in Notion.
• Build a second brain faster with AI integration.
• Focus on MCP server for Notion and integration with Claude.

Setting Up the Environment

1. MCP Server Repository

• Access a GitHub repository without downloading code.

2. Requirements

• Install NodeJS to run the JavaScript-based MCP server.

Integration Steps

1. Creating a New Integration

• Visit the integrations page for your Notion account.
• Create "MCP" integration, scope it to a specific workspace.
• Copy the secret key for command usage.

2. Configuring Claude

• Adjust Claude's configuration file to include MCP server.
• Use MPX command for NodeJS application.
• Locate and edit Claude's configuration file to add API token.

Testing the Setup

1. Initial Content Retrieval

• Ask Claude to list pages in the Notion workspace.
• Explicitly grant page permissions for integrations.

Creating Structured Data

1. Setting Up the Workspace

• Use settings like "Extended Thinking" in Claude.
• Claude can create major life area databases (e.g., task management, health).

2. Executing the Plan

• Use MCP integrations for creating pages and databases.
• Collaborate with Claude in real-time to edit and add content.

Practical Example

1. Adding a New Book

• Start a new chat to add a new book to the database.
• Paste book description and use MCP integration to find the appropriate database.
• Claude autonomously finds and inserts the book data.

Conclusion

• Demonstrated ability of Claude to autonomously configure and populate Notion.
• Encourages trying out AI integration with Notion.
• Invitation to join AI engineering community for further learning.