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Overview
The node provides advanced integration with Notion, specifically allowing users to interact with Notion databases among other resources. For the Database - Get operation, it retrieves detailed information about a specific Notion database by its ID. This is useful when you want to fetch metadata or schema details of a database in Notion for further processing or automation workflows.
Practical examples include:
- Fetching database structure before querying or updating records.
- Validating database existence and properties before performing operations.
- Integrating Notion database metadata into reporting or synchronization workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Database ID | The unique identifier of the Notion database to retrieve. |
| Additional Fields | Collection of optional fields (Icon, Cover, Archive) — not applicable for "Get" operation. |
Note: For the Get operation on the Database resource, only the Database ID property is required and used.
Output
The output JSON contains the full response from the Notion API for the requested database. It includes:
object: Type of the returned object (should be"database").id: The database's unique ID.created_time,last_edited_time: Timestamps for creation and last modification.title: The title of the database.properties: Schema definition of the database columns and their types.- Other metadata such as
parentinfo,icon,cover, and whether the database is archived.
This output allows downstream nodes or workflows to access all relevant database metadata.
Dependencies
- Requires valid Notion API credentials configured in n8n.
- Uses Notion API endpoints to fetch database data.
- No additional external dependencies beyond the Notion API and n8n credential setup.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Notion API credentials: The node checks credentials at runtime; ensure your API key/token is correct and has access to the target database.
- Database ID errors: If the provided Database ID is invalid or inaccessible, the node will throw an error. Verify the ID format and permissions.
- API rate limits: Frequent calls may hit Notion API rate limits; consider adding delays or error handling for retries.
- JSON parsing errors: Not applicable for this operation since no complex JSON input is required.