Get Database: Notion action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Database ID database_id	string	Required	Notion database ID — a UUID with hyphens. Open the database as a full page, copy the URL, format as 8-4-4-4-12 hex.

Sample request

{
  "database_id": "e.g. a1b2c3d4e5f6..."
}

Returns

{
  "id": "abc123",
  "title": [
    {
      "plain_text": "Tasks"
    }
  ],
  "object": "database",
  "properties": {
    "Name": {
      "id": "title",
      "type": "title",
      "title": {}
    },
    "Status": {
      "id": "abc",
      "type": "select",
      "select": {
        "options": [
          {
            "name": "To Do",
            "color": "red"
          },
          {
            "name": "Done",
            "color": "green"
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Get Database.

What does the Get Database action do in Notion?

Retrieves a Notion database with its full property schema (column definitions, types, options). Used to dynamically populate column pickers or validate before write.

What inputs does Get Database require?

Required: Database ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Notion returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Get Database support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Database inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Notion's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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