How can I update a table on a Notion page by filtering rows according to an environment variable? Consider this approach:
result=$(curl -X POST "https://api.notion.com/v1/blocks/ABC/update" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
-d '{"filter":{"field":"env","equals":"prod"},"update":{"lastRun":"2023-10-10","updatedBy":"admin"}}')
In my experience, the primary issue is ensuring that the environment variable is properly parsed before the request is sent. Rather than hardcoding the value in your curl command, consider using a shell variable substitution to dynamically inject the environment. This makes testing and deployment easier by reading the ENV variable in your script and replacing the placeholder accordingly. Additionally, validate the filter syntax in Notion’s API documentation as it sometimes demands nuanced formatting. Ensuring the request body is correctly structured will help avoid unexpected response errors and improve overall reliability.
hey, try fully expanding your env var in the curl command. i once had an issue because of improper substitution, and it fixed the updating. check the api spec again for required formatting - sometimes even a small typo messes it up.
Based on similar projects I’ve worked on, it’s essential to thoroughly verify that variable expansion works as you anticipate, especially when dealing with type-sensitive APIs like Notion’s. I learned that wrapping the variable in quotes could sometimes avoid unexpected type conversion errors. It was helpful to temporarily print the payload before sending it to confirm the env filtering was correctly implemented, and this often revealed subtle formatting issues with dates or string values. Debugging in stages really helped isolate issues, particularly with dynamically inserted content.