Automatically Create Action Items from Discord Messages
'Someone in Discord mentions an action → It shows up in your Notion task database. No manual typing, no forgotten tasks.'
Trigger
New Discord Message Trigger
Triggers when new messages appear in a specified channel.
Action
Insert row database
Creates a row in a shared Notion database; long text in child blocks may be truncated.
Why this helps
Your team mentions things to do in Discord, but tracking happens in Notion. You manually rewrite tasks or forget them entirely.
- Every task mentioned in Discord becomes trackable
- Reduces manual data entry and cognitive load
- Builds an authoritative task list in Notion
- Team sees what's committed without duplicating effort
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Discord and Notion to Notis (one-time setup)
- 2Ask Notis: 'When someone posts a message in [channel] that mentions an action or task (e.g., starts with TODO, ACTION, or [TASK]), create a new item in my Notion Tasks database.' Or use Automations > New Automation.
- 3Specify the Discord channel where tasks are mentioned
- 4Select 'New Discord Message' as the trigger and choose your notification channel
- 5Post a test message like 'TODO: Review project scope' in Discord and verify it appears in Notion
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis know what's a task vs. a regular message?
You tell it. Customize your prompt: 'Only capture messages starting with TODO or [TASK]' or 'Any message that mentions a deadline.' Notis learns your task language.
Can the automation assign tasks to specific people?
Yes. If you mention names or use @tags in Discord, Notis can parse those and assign the task in Notion: 'If @john is mentioned, assign the task to John.' Or 'Use the message author as the owner.'
What if I want tasks from multiple channels?
You can create one automation per channel, or ask Notis to 'Watch all channels except #general and #random.' No extra setup needed.
When this happens · Trigger
Triggers when new messages appear in a specified channel.
Do this · Action
Creates a row in a shared Notion database; long text in child blocks may be truncated.
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
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add multiple content blocks (bulk, user-friendly)
Adds multiple content blocks to a Notion page or supported block; simplified text may be truncated.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add single content block to Notion page (Deprecated)
Deprecated: Adds content to a Notion page or block; requires access and permission to insert content.
New Discord Message Trigger
Triggers when new messages appear in a specified channel.
Append raw Notion blocks (advanced API)
Deprecated: Appends raw blocks to a Notion page or block.
Archive Notion Page
Archives a page to the trash or restores it; workspace-level pages must be archived in the interface.
Append code blocks (code, quote, equation)
Appends code, quote, or equation blocks; each code text field is limited to 2,000 characters.
Create comment
Adds a comment to a page or an existing discussion thread.
Append layout blocks (divider, TOC, columns)
Appends layout blocks, including dividers, tables of contents, breadcrumbs, or columns.
Create Notion Database
Creates a database as a subpage of a specified parent page.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Discord and Notion, or any other combination from 1,500+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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