Make new instructions easier to follow visually
A new how-to page can come with a branded graphic concept that helps readers see the steps at a glance.
Trigger
New Page
Triggers when a new page is added to a Notion database.
Action
Generate on brand
Reuse a saved brand kit so output stays consistent.
Why this helps
Instructions take effort to write, and creating a supporting explainer graphic can feel like a separate project.
- Adds a visual companion to newly documented procedures.
- Uses the brand kit for consistent instructional material.
- Helps readers orient themselves before following written steps.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notion and Image generation to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3In one prompt, ask for a clear on-brand explainer visual based on each new how-to page, with the key steps represented simply.
- 4Select the Notion New Page trigger for the guide database and pick a run-report channel.
- 5Test with a real instruction page and check the visual for accuracy.
Questions about this workflow
Will the graphic contain the exact written steps?
Describe the key steps to represent and review the resulting image against the source page for accuracy.
Can this use the saved visual identity?
Yes. Generate on brand reuses a saved brand kit.
Does it add the graphic to Notion automatically?
The action generates the image. Adding it to a page would require a separate workflow or manual step.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Notion to Image generation. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Notion triggers
Image generation actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Generate an image
Create an image from a text description.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Edit an existing image
Send a reference image and describe the change.
All Page Events
Triggers when any Notion page is created or updated across the workspace.
Generate on brand
Reuse a saved brand kit so output stays consistent.
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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