Need help with Notion API and templates
I’m trying to figure out if it’s possible to use the Notion API to create a bunch of database entries based on a template page I already have. I want to add thousands of records this way.
I’ve looked through the Notion API docs but couldn’t find anything about using templates. I also did some googling but came up empty-handed.
Has anyone done this before? Is there a way to programmatically create database entries using a template page as a starting point? Any tips or examples would be super helpful!
I’m pretty new to working with APIs so I’m not sure if I’m missing something obvious. Thanks in advance for any advice!
ya i’ve done smth similar. u can grab the template structure with the API, then use that to make new pages. it’s not super straightforward but works. u’ll need to play around with the create and update endpoints. just watch out for rate limits when making tons of entries at once
I’ve actually tackled a similar challenge with the Notion API recently. While there isn’t a direct method to use template pages for bulk database creation, you can achieve this with a workaround.
First, create your template page manually in Notion. Then, use the API to retrieve that page’s content and structure. You can then use this data as a blueprint for creating new database entries programmatically.
The process involves making API calls to duplicate the template’s structure for each new entry, then populating it with your data. It’s a bit involved, but definitely doable. You’ll need to familiarize yourself with the ‘Create page’ and ‘Update page’ endpoints in the API docs.
This approach requires some coding skills, but it’s an effective way to leverage your existing template for mass database population. Hope this helps point you in the right direction!
I’ve been using the Notion API for a while now, and I can share some insights on your question. While there’s no direct way to use template pages with the API, you can achieve similar results with a bit of creativity.
What I’ve done is create a ‘master’ page with the structure I want, then use the API to fetch its content and properties. From there, I wrote a script that creates new pages in the database, mimicking the structure of the master page.
It takes some initial setup, but once you have it working, you can easily create thousands of entries. The key is to break down your template into its components - properties, content blocks, etc. - and recreate these programmatically.
One tip: pay attention to the rate limits when doing bulk operations. You might need to implement some delays to avoid hitting the API too hard.
It’s not the most straightforward process, but it’s quite powerful once you get it set up. Good luck with your project!