Wanted to give some space for a n8n-focused discussion on some ways we might be able to use the new Notion features with our nodes, workflows, etc.
Among other things, Notion just announced:
- Forms in Notion
- Better Automations (including things like ‘Make a Web Request’)
The first two are where I’m wondering where this might indicate some upcoming changes in what’s possible with n8n workflows that use Notion.
Here are some thoughts that jump to my mind:
Forms
At first glance, it seems this is meant to “compete” with Google Forms or Airtable forms.
- Could reduce steps required for Notion-first users
- Has automation controls (might this be an upcoming Trigger node? in n8n?)
- This is now one of the simplest (UX-friendly) ways I can think to publish a workflow trigger (tied to a webhook) to the internet**
- I’m a bit worried about Notion becoming more of a walled garden.
** I’m likely ignorant of other easy ways to do this, though.
Better Automations
- Web requests (looks like a webhook!) — this will be fun. I’ve been learning more about webhooks as triggers, and this opens up the doors of possibility for Notion-inclusive workflows
- I’m curious if they’ll ever include a listener to these automations (IE: can I push something to Notion natively from a 3rd party tool)
- I wonder if they’ll institute any rate/usage limits on automations for things like emails.
How are you all playing with the new Notion features re: your n8n workflows??
Would also love to know if this puts any new/updated Notion nodes on n8n’s radar (@bartv — sorry if you’re the wrong person to tag)
–Jamey