Overview
The Notion integration allows Tembo to connect to your Notion workspaces, enabling AI agents to access and work with your documentation, databases, and other Notion content through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).Features
- MCP Server Access - Connect your Notion workspace content to AI agents
- OAuth Authentication - Secure connection to your Notion account
- Workspace Integration - Access all pages and databases in connected workspaces
Installation
1
Install
Navigate to the Integrations page in Tembo and click the
Install button next to Notion.2
Authorize
Authorize Tembo to access your Notion account. You’ll be prompted to grant access to your Notion workspaces and choose specific pages Tembo will be able to access. You’ll be redirected back to the Integrations page when complete.
3
Configure Workspace
After authorization, your Notion workspace will be connected and available for use with MCP-enabled agents.
Usage
MCP Server Access
Once connected, the Notion MCP server provides AI agents with access to:- Pages - Read and interact with Notion pages
- Databases - Query and manipulate database content
- Blocks - Access individual content blocks within pages
- Workspace Structure - Navigate through your workspace hierarchy
Integration with Coding Agents
The Notion integration enables coding agents to:- Reference documentation stored in Notion
- Pull context from Notion databases for development tasks
- Access project requirements and specifications
- Maintain consistency between documentation and code
Managing Your Integration
Reauthorization
If you need to modify the permissions or reconnect your Notion account:- Navigate to the Integrations page
- Find the Notion integration card
- Click the settings button to reauthorize or disconnect
Supported Permissions
The integration requires the following Notion permissions:- Read access to pages and databases
- Write access to pages it is allowed to access, including creating new subpages
- Access to workspace content structure
- Ability to read user information for workspace identification
Best Practices
Organizing Notion Content
For best results when using Notion with Tembo:- Create a dedicated workspace section - Organize documentation that agents will reference in clearly named pages
- Use consistent page structures - Maintain similar layouts across documentation pages for predictable content access
- Keep technical specs up to date - Ensure requirements and specifications in Notion match your current project needs
- Use database properties effectively - Leverage Notion database properties to help agents filter and find relevant content
Writing Agent-Friendly Content
- Use clear headings - Structured headings help agents navigate and locate specific information
- Include code examples - When documenting technical requirements, include code snippets for reference
- Link related pages - Cross-reference related documentation to provide complete context
Troubleshooting
Workspace Not Appearing
If your Notion workspace doesn’t appear after authorization:- Verify authorization - Ensure you completed the OAuth flow and granted access to the correct workspace
- Check page permissions - Confirm you selected pages Tembo can access during authorization
- Reauthorize if needed - Navigate to the Integrations page and reconnect
Agents Cannot Access Expected Content
If agents report they cannot find content from Notion:- Verify page selection - During Notion authorization, you must explicitly select which pages Tembo can access
- Check page sharing - Ensure the pages aren’t restricted to specific workspace members only
- Review workspace structure - Nested pages inherit parent permissions but must be in an authorized section
Security & Privacy
- OAuth 2.0 - Secure authentication using Notion’s official OAuth flow
- Workspace-scoped - Access is limited to the specific workspace you authorize
- Read and write operations - Provides read access to content and write access to pages it is allowed to access, including creating new subpages