Auto-Search Notion When Discord Messages Arrive
Message mentions [keyword] in Discord → Notis searches Notion and replies with matching pages. Context stays in Discord.
Trigger
New Discord Message Trigger
Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.
Action
Search Notion page
Searches notion pages and databases by title; an empty query lists all accessible items, useful for discovering ids or as a fallback when a specific query yields no results.
Why this helps
Someone mentions a topic in Discord, and you have to manually search Notion or remember where info is stored. Context-switching kills momentum.
- Answers appear in Discord without context-switching
- Team finds info instantly instead of searching
- Reduces cognitive load for neurodivergent team members
- Keeps conversations flowing without interruption
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Discord and Notion to Notis (one-time in portal)
- 2Ask Notis: 'When a message in Discord mentions [keyword], search Notion for matching pages and reply in Discord with the top 3 results.' Or create via Automations > New Automation.
- 3Choose keywords to trigger searches (e.g., 'budget', 'roadmap', 'deadline')
- 4Select 'New Discord Message' as your trigger and pick your notification channel
- 5Type a test message mentioning your keyword in Discord and verify Notis replies with Notion search results
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis pick which search results to show?
By default, top 3 most-relevant matches from Notion. Customize: 'Show only pages updated in the last 7 days' or 'Filter by workspace' to narrow results.
Can I trigger on multiple keywords?
Yes. Tell Notis: 'Search when anyone mentions budget, roadmap, or sprint.' Or 'Search for any word in this list.' Flexible keyword matching.
What if the search returns too many results?
Ask Notis to 'Show only top result' or 'Filter by database type.' You control result depth based on your workflow needs.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Discord to Notion. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Discord triggers
Notion actions
New Discord Message Trigger
Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.
Add multiple content blocks (bulk, user-friendly)
Efficiently adds multiple standard content blocks to a notion page in a single api call with automatic markdown parsing. the 'content' field in notionrichtext blocks now automatically detects and parses markdown formatting including headers (# ## ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~), inline code (`code`), links ([text](url)), and more. ideal for bulk content creation, ai agents, and replacing multiple individual add page content calls. supports automatic text formatting, content splitting, and up to 100 blocks per request.
New Member Joined
Triggered when a new member joins a Discord server (guild) you manage.
Add content to Notion page
Deprecated: appends a single content block to a notion page or a parent block (must be page, toggle, to-do, bulleted/numbered list, callout, or quote); invoke repeatedly to add multiple blocks.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.
Append complex blocks (advanced, full control)
Appends complex blocks with full notion block structure to a parent block or page. use for advanced scenarios requiring precise control: code blocks, tables, embeds, nested children within blocks, or when working with pre-built notion block objects. requires full notion api block schema - use add multiple page content for simpler content creation.
New Thread Created
Triggered when a new thread is created in a Discord channel within a monitored server.
Archive Notion Page
Archives (moves to trash) or unarchives (restores from trash) a specified notion page.
Message Edited
Triggered when an existing message in a monitored Discord channel is edited.
Create comment
Adds a comment to a notion page (via `parent page id`) or to an existing discussion thread (via `discussion id`); cannot create new discussion threads on specific blocks (inline comments).
Create Notion Database
Creates a new notion database as a subpage under a specified parent page with a defined properties schema; use this action exclusively for creating new databases.
Create Notion page
Creates a new empty page in a notion workspace.
Delete a block
Archives a notion block, page, or database using its id, which sets its 'archived' property to true (like moving to "trash" in the ui) and allows it to be restored later.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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