Automatically sync Notion data sources to BigQuery
New data sources in Notion create silos with your BigQuery setup. Notis logs each data source creation so your analytics schema stays synchronized and nothing gets lost.
Trigger
Data Source Created
Fires when a new data source is created in the workspace.
Action
Query
Runs a SQL query in BigQuery, including statements that can modify data.
Why this helps
Notion data sources multiply independently of BigQuery. Schema misalignment causes sync errors, broken queries, and manual detective work to find missing sources.
- Catch schema changes early before they break downstream queries
- Maintain a single source of truth for data source metadata
- Automate schema version tracking without manual updates
- Prevent silos from forming between Notion and BigQuery
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notion workspace to Notis.
- 2Connect Google BigQuery to Notis.
- 3Tell Notis: 'When a new Notion data source is created, log the data source ID, name, parent (teamspace), creation timestamp, and column count to BigQuery.'
- 4Select 'Data Source Created' as the trigger.
- 5Choose your reporting channel.
- 6Test by creating a new data source in Notion and verifying it appears in BigQuery.
Questions about this workflow
What's a Notion data source versus a database?
A database is the container. A data source (also called a table) lives inside a database. One database can have multiple data sources.
Will bulk template creation fire multiple events?
Yes. If a template creates multiple data sources at once, you'll get a log entry for each one.
Can I filter to specific databases or workspaces?
Notis can scope to log only data sources created in certain databases or teamspaces.
When this happens · Trigger
Fires when a new data source is created in the workspace.
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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