Notion MCP Server
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The Notion MCP Server enables LLMs to interact with Notion workspaces by providing an interface to the Notion API. It also employs Markdown conversion to reduce context size, optimizing token usage for more efficient interactions with LLMs.
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What is Notion MCP Server?
The Notion MCP Server is a middleware that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with Notion workspaces. It acts as a bridge, translating LLM requests into Notion API calls and formatting the responses for efficient LLM consumption.
How to use Notion MCP Server?
- Create a Notion Integration with necessary permissions. 2. Retrieve the integration's secret key. 3. Add the integration to your desired Notion workspace pages. 4. Configure your Claude Desktop environment with the server's command and API token. 5. Use the provided tools to interact with Notion data.
Key features of Notion MCP Server
Enables LLM interaction with Notion
Markdown conversion for reduced token usage
Modular project structure for maintainability
Configurable tools for various Notion operations
Supports JSON and Markdown response formats
Use cases of Notion MCP Server
Automated content creation in Notion
LLM-powered data analysis of Notion databases
Building chatbots that interact with Notion content
Integrating Notion with other LLM-driven workflows
Summarizing and extracting information from Notion pages using LLMs
FAQ from Notion MCP Server
What is the purpose of Markdown conversion?
What is the purpose of Markdown conversion?
Markdown conversion reduces the token count when communicating with LLMs, making interactions more efficient and cost-effective.
How do I enable Markdown conversion?
How do I enable Markdown conversion?
Set the NOTION_MARKDOWN_CONVERSION environment variable to "true".
What if I encounter permission errors?
What if I encounter permission errors?
Ensure the integration has the required permissions, is invited to the relevant pages or databases, and the token and configuration are correctly set in claude_desktop_config.json.
What are the required environment variables?
What are the required environment variables?
The NOTION_API_TOKEN environment variable is required. Optionally, you can set NOTION_MARKDOWN_CONVERSION to "true" to enable Markdown conversion.
How do I specify which tools are enabled?
How do I specify which tools are enabled?
Use the --enabledTools command-line argument with a comma-separated list of tool names.