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How can I use an existing Notion template with variables in a "Create New Database Item" action?

  • 13 November 2023
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B

Hi all,

 

I’m running a notion action step.

The event I’m triggering is “Create New Database Item” For content, is there a way to plug-in an existing template I made on Notion & plug-in variables into that template?

 

Thanks!

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Best answer by Blue Horizon 14 November 2023, 07:42

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Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

Hi @Blue Horizon 

Good question.

If the ability to select an existing template is not available, then you may have to explore using the Notion API.

Try using this Zap action: Notion - App Extensions

This has an AI assist.

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
B

Hi @Blue Horizon 

Good question.

If the ability to select an existing template is not available, then you may have to explore using the Notion API.

Try using this Zap action: Notion - App Extensions

This has an AI assist.

 

Really Helpful! Thanks @Troy Tessalone!

M
Userlevel 1

@Blue Horizon @Troy Tessalone i’m trying this and getting defeated. is there any way y’all can share more details on what you were able to build & how? 😅🙏

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@m_ocra 

Might be best to post your own topic with screenshots to provide more context about your steps and configuration.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
M
Userlevel 1

that’s fair thank you! TLDR, i kept getting “invalid JSON” from Notion’s API in my test but finally got it working by adding    

"children": [ preceding the { “object… 

in the body. not very well documented by Notion!

ken.a
Userlevel 7
Badge +6

That's an amazing news @m_ocra! Thank you for sharing the solution to the error you were running into. This will be helpful to other members in our community who might encounter a similar issue when using the API Request (Beta) for Notion

Happy Zapping! 

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