Give a new product effort its own GitLab project
When your Notion structure signals a distinct engineering effort, Notis can set up a corresponding GitLab project from your instruction.
Trigger
Data Source Created
Triggers when a new Notion data source is created. Fires workspace-wide. The payload's `data.parent` carries the data source's tree parent (typically the teamspace) for downstream filtering. A single template-based database creation can fire multiple `data_source.created` events at once — one per data source the template instantiates.
Action
Create Project
Tool to create a new project in gitlab. implements post /projects endpoint.
Why this helps
A new initiative can get underway before anyone remembers to create its engineering home.
- Reduce a setup task at the start of a new effort.
- Make room for engineering work when a relevant data source appears.
- Keep project creation tied to a clear Notion planning signal.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notion and GitLab to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal, or ask Notis conversationally to create one.
- 3Write one instruction defining which new data sources deserve a GitLab project and its purpose.
- 4Choose the Notion Data Source Created trigger and select a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a relevant new data source and verify the project created in GitLab.
Questions about this workflow
Does this trigger when a database container is created?
No. Data Source Created is for a new data source. Database Created is a separate event for creation of the database container.
Could a template create multiple projects?
A template-based database can create multiple data sources. Use the prompt to distinguish relevant data sources before creating projects.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Notion to Gitlab. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Notion triggers
Gitlab actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Archive Project
Tool to archive a project. use when you need to mark a project read-only after finishing active development. call after confirming no further changes are required.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create GitLab Group
Tool to create a new group in gitlab. use when you need to establish a new group for projects or collaboration.
All Page Events
Triggers when any Notion page is created or updated across the workspace.
Create Project
Tool to create a new project in gitlab. implements post /projects endpoint.
Comment Created
Triggers when a new comment is created in Notion. Optional `page_id` filter scopes to comments on a specific page. When omitted, fires for any new comment in the workspace the integration has access to. Requires the 'Read comments' capability on the Notion integration. If a connection was authorized before that capability was enabled, the user must re-authorize the connection for comment events to flow.
Create Project Issue
Tool to create a new issue in a gitlab project. use when you need to report a bug, request a feature, or track a task within a specific project.
New Comment
Triggers when a new comment is added to a specified Notion block or page.
Create Repository Branch
Tool to create a new branch in a project. use when you need to create a new branch from an existing branch or a specific commit in a gitlab project.
Database Created
Triggers when a new Notion database (the container) is created. A database is the post-2025-09-03 container that holds one or more data sources. This trigger fires for the container's creation event (`database.created`), distinct from `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` which fires when a new data source is added to an existing database. Most customers calling Notion's `POST /v1/databases` (the legacy API) or creating a database via the Notion UI will see this event. Adding a new data source to an existing database fires `data_source.created` instead — use `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` for that. Notion's payload puts `entity.type: "block"` (the container is a `child_database` block in the content tree) and `entity.id` is the database id.
Delete Project
Tool to delete a gitlab project by its id. use when you need to remove a project, either by marking it for later deletion or deleting it immediately.
Data Source Created
Triggers when a new Notion data source is created. Fires workspace-wide. The payload's `data.parent` carries the data source's tree parent (typically the teamspace) for downstream filtering. A single template-based database creation can fire multiple `data_source.created` events at once — one per data source the template instantiates.
Download Project Avatar
Tool to download a project’s avatar image. use when you need the raw avatar bytes after confirming the project exists.
Data Source Schema Updated
Triggers when a Notion data source's schema is updated. Fires on column add / remove / rename. Payload includes `data.updated_properties: [{id, name, action}]` so consumers can discriminate the kind of change downstream. Optional `data_source_id` filter scopes to schema changes on a single data source. When omitted, fires for any schema change in the workspace the integration has access to. Note: adding a column also fires `page.properties_updated` once per existing row in the data source. Customers wanting a single structural-change signal should use this trigger.
Erase Job
Tool to erase the content of a specified job within a project. use when you need to remove job artifacts and logs.
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