Notion Research Documentation

Research & Documentation

Pull Notion pages, synthesize findings, and publish cited briefs or reports.

Why this skill? Notion knowledge is scattered across pages. Without systematic search + citation, research outputs miss context or make unsourced claims.

Notion MCP setup (only if MCP calls fail)

1. codex mcp add notion --url https://mcp.notion.com/mcp
2. Set [features].rmcp_client = true in config.toml
3. codex mcp login notion — then restart Codex.

Rules

1. Search broadly, then narrow: use Notion:notion-search with multiple query variations. Ask the user to confirm scope when results are ambiguous.
2. Track every source: record each fetched page's URL/ID. Use direct quotes for critical facts. Why: unsourced claims in research docs erode trust.
3. Choose format by purpose:
   • Quick readout → brief (1 page, key points only)
   • Single-topic dive → summary (findings + evidence)
   • Option tradeoffs → comparison (structured pros/cons/criteria table)
   • Deep dive / exec-ready → comprehensive report (full sections + recommendations)
4. Outline before writing: group findings by themes or questions. Flag gaps and contradictions explicitly.
5. Create in Notion via Notion:notion-create-pages. Every doc must include: title, summary, key findings, supporting evidence, inline citations, and a references section linking source pages.
6. Finalize: add highlights, risks, open questions. Create follow-up tasks if needed. Use Notion:notion-update-page for updates.