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Daniel Petro
Daniel Petro
Xano Team
 · Developer Advocate at Xano

Introducing our new Notion Xano Actions Package

Transform Notion into a Powerful Frontend for Your Xano Backend

The Xano Notion Actions Package is a revolutionary collection of zero-dependency functions that turns Notion into a flexible frontend for your Xano backend. Beyond simple database synchronization, this package enables Notion to serve as a complete internal tools platform powered by Xano's robust backend capabilities.

Key Features

  • Event-Driven Workflows: Trigger any Xano function from Notion interactions and updates

  • Bi-directional Synchronization: Automatically update Notion pages when your Xano database changes, and vice versa

  • Documentation Automation: Keep your API documentation in Notion always up-to-date with your actual implementation

  • No-Code Frontend Building: Create interactive interfaces in Notion that connect to your Xano backend

  • Database Mirroring: Map Xano database structures to Notion databases with flexible field mapping

  • Markdown Support: Rich text formatting preserved between platforms with full markdown compatibility

  • Authentication Management: Secure connection handling with token management and permission controls

Why This Package Matters

Turn the Notion workspace your team already knows and loves into a powerful frontend that connects directly to your Xano backend. Empower non-technical team members to build and modify internal tools without developer intervention, while maintaining the robustness of your Xano backend.

Getting Started

  1. Install the Xano Notion Actions Package from the Xano Actions marketplace

  2. Configure your Notion API credentials in the Settings Registry

  3. Map your Xano resources to corresponding Notion pages/databases

  4. Set up event triggers based on your workflow needs

Use Cases

  • Interactive Dashboards: Create real-time dashboards in Notion powered by Xano data

  • Simplified CMS: Enable content managers to update website content through familiar Notion interfaces

  • Admin Panels: Build powerful admin interfaces that non-technical staff can use and modify

  • CRM Systems: Develop custom CRM solutions where Notion serves as the frontend

  • Internal Tools Platform: Create an ecosystem of internal tools that leverage Notion's familiar interface

  • User-Modifiable Frontends: Let users make frontend changes without developer involvement

  • Documentation Hub: Maintain automatically synchronized documentation

  • AI-Enhanced Workflows: Access your Xano data through Notion AI for intelligent insights

By connecting Notion and Xano, you eliminate training requirements, speed up development, seamlessly integrate with existing workflows, and empower your entire team to contribute to your application's evolution.

Developed by experts in both Xano and Notion, this package represents the future of no-code/low-code development stacks that prioritize both user experience and backend power.

Check it out in action!

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How to Get a Notion API Key

1. Create an Integration

2. Get Your API Key

  • Copy the Internal Integration Token from the integration settings page.

3. Grant Database Access

  • Open your Notion database.

  • Click the three button dropdown at the top right of your screen, click Connections, and then select your integration.

4. Use the API Key

  • Add it to your Xano Actions in the Settings Registry input option:

For more details, see the Notion API Docs.