notion-tool
Notion integration tool for searching, reading, creating, and updating pages and databases via the API. Use when: editing Notion pages, adding database rows, or searching a workspace.
Best use case
notion-tool is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Notion integration tool for searching, reading, creating, and updating pages and databases via the API. Use when: editing Notion pages, adding database rows, or searching a workspace.
Teams using notion-tool should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/notion-tool/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How notion-tool Compares
| Feature / Agent | notion-tool | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Notion integration tool for searching, reading, creating, and updating pages and databases via the API. Use when: editing Notion pages, adding database rows, or searching a workspace.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Notion Tool
External tool for searching, reading, creating, and updating Notion pages and databases via the Notion API.
## Invocation via Bash
Use **Bash** with `animaworks-tool notion <subcommand> [args]`. See Actions below for syntax.
## Actions
### search — Search workspace
```json
{"tool_name": "notion", "action": "search", "args": {"query": "search term", "page_size": 10}}
```
### get_page — Get page metadata
```json
{"tool_name": "notion", "action": "get_page", "args": {"page_id": "page-id"}}
```
### get_page_content — Get page body
```json
{"tool_name": "notion", "action": "get_page_content", "args": {"page_id": "page-id"}}
```
### get_database — Get database metadata
```json
{"tool_name": "notion", "action": "get_database", "args": {"database_id": "database-id"}}
```
### query — Query database
```json
{"tool_name": "notion", "action": "query", "args": {"database_id": "database-id", "filter": {}, "sorts": [], "page_size": 10}}
```
- `filter`: Notion API filter JSON (optional)
- `sorts`: Array of sort conditions (optional)
### create_page — Create page
```json
{"tool_name": "notion", "action": "create_page", "args": {"parent_page_id": "parent-page-id", "properties": {"title": [{"text": {"content": "Title"}}]}}}
```
- Either `parent_page_id` or `parent_database_id` is required
- `children`: Array of page content blocks (optional)
### update_page — Update page
```json
{"tool_name": "notion", "action": "update_page", "args": {"page_id": "page-id", "properties": {}}}
```
### create_database — Create database
```json
{"tool_name": "notion", "action": "create_database", "args": {"parent_page_id": "parent-page-id", "title": "DB name", "properties": {}}}
```
## CLI Usage (S/C/D/G-mode)
```bash
animaworks-tool notion search [query] -j
animaworks-tool notion get-page PAGE_ID -j
animaworks-tool notion get-page-content PAGE_ID -j
animaworks-tool notion get-database DATABASE_ID -j
animaworks-tool notion query DATABASE_ID [--filter JSON] [--sorts JSON] [-n 10] -j
animaworks-tool notion create-page --parent-page-id ID --properties JSON -j
animaworks-tool notion update-page PAGE_ID --properties JSON -j
animaworks-tool notion create-database --parent-page-id ID --title "name" --properties JSON -j
```
## Notes
- Notion API Token must be configured in credentials
- Page/database IDs accept both hyphenated and non-hyphenated formats
- Property structures follow the Notion API schemaRelated Skills
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