Automatically log Notion database creation to BigQuery
New Notion databases appear without warning and get lost in your workspace structure. Notis logs each database creation to BigQuery so you always know what's being built and by whom.
Trigger
Database Created
Fires when a new database container is created.
Action
Query
Runs a SQL query in BigQuery, including statements that can modify data.
Why this helps
Databases multiply in Notion without clear ownership or purpose. You can't query when databases were created, who made them, or track workspace structure changes.
- Audit trail of who created what database and when
- Spot database sprawl before it becomes a maintenance headache
- Track workspace organization changes over time
- Query to understand database growth and usage patterns
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notion workspace to Notis.
- 2Connect Google BigQuery to Notis.
- 3Ask Notis: 'When a new Notion database is created, log the database ID, name, creation timestamp, creator email, and parent space to BigQuery.'
- 4Select 'Database Created' as the trigger.
- 5Pick your reporting channel.
- 6Test by creating a new Notion database (via the UI or API) and confirming the record appears in BigQuery.
Questions about this workflow
Does this catch databases created via templates?
Yes. Whether created from scratch or from a template, database creation events fire and Notis captures them.
What's the difference between 'Database Created' and 'Data Source Created'?
'Database Created' fires when the container is created. 'Data Source Created' fires when you add a new data source (table/view) to that database. Use whichever best fits your tracking needs.
Can I see who created each database?
Yes. The Notion event includes creator info, and Notis logs it to BigQuery.
When this happens · Trigger
Fires when a new database container is created.
Do this · Action
Runs a SQL query in BigQuery, including statements that can modify data.
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Notion to Google BigQuery. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Notion triggers
Google BigQuery actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Query
Runs a SQL query in BigQuery, including statements that can modify data.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Cancel BigQuery Job
Requests cancellation of a running BigQuery job; cancellation must be checked and may still incur costs.
Comment Created
Fires when a new comment is created in the accessible workspace.
Create Capacity Commitment
Creates a capacity commitment to purchase BigQuery compute slots for a committed term.
Database Created
Fires when a new database container is created.
Create BigQuery Connection
Creates a BigQuery connection to an external data source.
Data Source Created
Fires when a new data source is created in the workspace.
Create Analytics Hub Listing
Creates an Analytics Hub listing; its dataset must exist in the exchange’s region.
Data Source Schema Updated
Fires when a data source’s columns are added, removed, or renamed.
Create BigQuery Dataset
Creates a BigQuery dataset in a specified location.
Page Content Updated
Fires when the body content of an accessible page is updated.
Create Analytics Hub Data Exchange
Creates an Analytics Hub data exchange for sharing BigQuery datasets.
Page Created
Fires when a new page is created in the accessible workspace.
Create Analytics Hub Listing
Creates an Analytics Hub listing to publish a BigQuery dataset for subscription.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Notion and Google BigQuery, or any other combination from 1,500+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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