Give a new Notion database useful background research
When a new database sets up a workstream, let Notis gather the company or market context behind it.
Trigger
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.
Action
Research a company
Get a sourced brief before a call.
Why this helps
A new workstream can begin with a blank database and no shared understanding of its subject.
- Build background context early in a new workstream.
- Give collaborators a shared starting point for research.
- Keep the written brief close to the workspace structure.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notion and Deep research to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Tell Notis to research the company or market represented by the new database and return a sourced brief.
- 3Choose the Notion Database Created trigger.
- 4Set the channel for run reports and test when creating a database with a clear research subject.
Questions about this workflow
Does this trigger on a new database container?
Yes. Database Created is for the container creation event.
Does adding a data source trigger this event?
No. Adding a data source to an existing database is a separate event.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Notion to Deep research. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Notion triggers
Deep research actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Research a company
Get a sourced brief before a call.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Compare options
Weigh several products, vendors, or approaches.
All Page Events
Triggers when any Notion page is created or updated across the workspace.
Deliver it later
The report arrives as a follow-up message when it is ready.
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.
New Comment
Triggers when a new comment is added to a specified Notion block or page.
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.
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.
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.
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