Notion MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Notion integration with enhanced functionality, robust error handling, production-ready feature.
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Notion MCP Server V2 🚀

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Notion integration with enhanced functionality, robust error handling, production-ready features, and bulletproof validation.

✨ Features

🔧 Core Operations

  • Search: Find pages and databases with advanced filtering
  • Page Operations: Create, read, update pages with full content support
  • Content Management: Add paragraphs, headings, bullet points, todos, links, and bookmarks
  • Database Operations: List and query databases

🔗 Advanced Content Types (NEW)

  • Bookmarks: Add external website links with URL validation
  • Link to Page: Create internal links between Notion pages
  • Rich Content: Support for all major Notion block types
  • Content Splitting: Automatic handling of long content (2000+ chars)

📊 Analytics & Insights

  • Workspace Analytics: Total pages, databases, recent activity
  • Content Analytics: Structure analysis and metrics
  • Activity Tracking: Recent edits and usage patterns
  • Performance Metrics: Optimized with configurable timeouts

🔄 Bulk Operations (OPTIMIZED)

  • Smart Pagination: Prevents timeouts with configurable limits
  • Bulk Content Addition: Add multiple content blocks at once
  • Bulk Page Operations: Create and manage multiple pages
  • Performance Controls: Optional block counts for faster responses

🌐 API Interfaces

  • FastAPI REST API: Production-ready HTTP endpoints
  • Interactive CLI: Command-line interface for direct usage
  • MCP Compatible: Full Model Context Protocol support
  • Agent Integration: Unified endpoint for AI agents

🛡️ Production Features (ENHANCED)

  • Bulletproof Validation: Comprehensive input validation and error handling
  • Configuration Management: Environment-based settings
  • Smart Error Recovery: Detailed error messages and recovery guidance
  • Health Checks: Monitoring and status endpoints with feature detection
  • Structured Logging: Configurable logging with performance insights
  • CORS Support: Cross-origin resource sharing
  • Timeout Optimization: Dynamic timeouts based on operation complexity

🧪 Testing & Quality (COMPREHENSIVE)

  • 46KB Test Suite: 1,158 lines of comprehensive tests
  • 13+ Test Categories: Core, content, bulk, links, analytics, edge cases
  • Validation Testing: Tests for all error scenarios and edge cases
  • Performance Testing: Timeout and optimization validation
  • Detailed Reporting: JSON reports with timing and categorization

🏗️ Architecture

notion_mcp_server/
├── 📄 __init__.py           # Package initialization
├── 🔧 config.py             # Configuration management
├── 🌐 api_serverV2.py       # FastAPI REST API server (49KB)
├── 💻 serverV2.py           # Interactive CLI server
├── ⚙️ core_operations.py    # Basic CRUD operations
├── 📊 analytics_operations.py # Analytics and metrics
├── 🔄 bulk_operations.py    # Bulk processing
├── ✏️ update_operations.py  # Content updates (35KB)
├── 🛠️ notion_utils.py      # Utility functions
├── 🧪 test_server.py        # Comprehensive test suite (48KB)
└── 📖 README.md             # This file

📦 Installation

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8+
  • Notion account with integration token
  • pip or conda package manager

Setup

  1. Install Dependencies
pip install notion-client fastapi uvicorn python-dotenv pydantic requests
  1. Environment Configuration Create a .env file in your project root:
# Required
NOTION_TOKEN=ntn_your_integration_token_here

# Optional Server Settings
HOST=0.0.0.0
PORT=8081
DEBUG=false

# Optional Feature Settings
MAX_PAGE_SIZE=100
DEFAULT_PAGE_SIZE=20
MAX_CONTENT_LENGTH=2000
ENABLE_ANALYTICS=true
ENABLE_BULK_OPERATIONS=true

# Optional Logging
LOG_LEVEL=INFO
  1. Get Your Notion Token
  • Go to Notion Integrations
  • Create a new integration
  • Copy the token (starts with ntn_)
  • Share your pages/databases with the integration

🚀 Usage

1. FastAPI Server (Production)

Start the server:

python -m notion_mcp_server.api_serverV2

Server will be available at:

  • API: http://localhost:8081
  • Documentation: http://localhost:8081/docs
  • Health Check: http://localhost:8081/health

2. Interactive CLI

python -m notion_mcp_server.serverV2

3. Python Integration

from notion_mcp_server import ComprehensiveNotionServer
import asyncio

async def example():
    server = ComprehensiveNotionServer("your_notion_token")
    await server.core_ops.search_content("search term")

asyncio.run(example())

📚 API Documentation

🔍 Search Endpoint

POST /api/search
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "query": "search term",
  "page_size": 10
}

📄 Create Page

POST /api/page/create
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "title": "My New Page",
  "content": "Initial content",
  "parent_id": "optional-parent-page-id"
}

📖 Read Page

POST /api/page/read
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "identifier": "page-id-or-title"
}

✏️ Add Content (ENHANCED)

POST /api/page/add-content
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "page_id": "page-id",
  "content_type": "paragraph",
  "content": "New paragraph content"
}

Supported content types:

  • paragraph - Regular text
  • heading_1 - Large heading
  • heading_2 - Medium heading
  • heading_3 - Small heading
  • bulleted_list_item - Bullet point
  • to_do - Checkbox item
  • bookmark - External website link (NEW)
  • link_to_page - Internal page link (NEW)

🔗 Link Content Types (NEW)

Add Bookmark (External Link):

POST /api/page/add-content
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "page_id": "page-id",
  "content_type": "bookmark",
  "content": "OpenAI Website",
  "url": "https://www.openai.com"
}

Add Link to Page (Internal Link):

POST /api/page/add-content
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "page_id": "page-id",
  "content_type": "link_to_page",
  "content": "Link to related page",
  "page_reference": "target-page-id-or-title"
}

🔄 Bulk Content Addition (ENHANCED)

POST /api/page/bulk-add-content
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "page_id": "page-id",
  "items": [
    {
      "content_type": "heading_2",
      "content": "Section Title"
    },
    {
      "content_type": "paragraph",
      "content": "Paragraph content"
    },
    {
      "content_type": "bookmark",
      "url": "https://example.com",
      "content": "External Link"
    },
    {
      "content_type": "link_to_page",
      "page_reference": "other-page-id",
      "content": "Internal Link"
    },
    {
      "content_type": "to_do",
      "content": "Task item",
      "checked": false
    }
  ]
}

📊 Analytics

POST /api/analytics
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "type": "workspace"
}

Analytics types: workspace, content, activity, database

🔄 Bulk Operations (OPTIMIZED)

POST /api/bulk
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "operation": "list",
  "query": "{\"limit\": 10, \"include_block_counts\": false}"
}

Optimization options:

  • limit: Number of pages to process (1-50)
  • include_block_counts: Whether to calculate block counts (slower)

Operations: list, analyze, create

🤖 Agent Integration

POST /api/agent/query
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "action": "search",
  "parameters": {
    "query": "search term",
    "page_size": 10
  }
}

Available actions: search, read_page, create_page, add_content, bulk_add_content, analytics, bulk_operations

🧪 Testing (COMPREHENSIVE)

Run the comprehensive test suite:

# Start the server first
python -m notion_mcp_server.api_serverV2

# In another terminal, run tests
cd src/notion_mcp_server
python test_server.py

Test Coverage (1,158 lines, 13+ categories):

  • Core Operations: Health checks, search, page creation/reading
  • Content Addition: All content types including links and bookmarks
  • Bulk Content: Multiple content blocks and optimization
  • Link Functionality: Bookmark and link_to_page validation
  • Analytics: All analytics types and performance
  • Bulk Operations: Optimized pagination and limits
  • Agent Integration: All agent query actions
  • Edge Cases: Error handling, validation, timeouts
  • Exception Handling: Network issues, invalid inputs

Test Features:

  • 🎯 Detailed Reporting: Success rates, timing, categorization
  • 📊 Performance Insights: Response times and bottlenecks
  • 📄 JSON Reports: Exportable test results with timestamps
  • 🧹 Cleanup Scripts: Automatic test data management

⚙️ Configuration

Environment Variables

VariableDefaultDescription
NOTION_TOKEN(required)Your Notion integration token
HOST0.0.0.0Server host address
PORT8081Server port
DEBUGfalseEnable debug mode
MAX_PAGE_SIZE100Maximum results per page
DEFAULT_PAGE_SIZE20Default results per page
MAX_CONTENT_LENGTH2000Maximum content block length
ENABLE_ANALYTICStrueEnable analytics endpoints
ENABLE_BULK_OPERATIONStrueEnable bulk operations
LOG_LEVELINFOLogging level

Configuration Validation

The server automatically validates all configuration on startup and provides clear error messages for invalid settings.

🔧 Integration Examples

With AI Agents

import requests

# Search for content
response = requests.post("http://localhost:8081/api/agent/query", json={
    "action": "search",
    "parameters": {"query": "project notes"}
})

# Create a new page with links
response = requests.post("http://localhost:8081/api/agent/query", json={
    "action": "create_page",
    "parameters": {
        "title": "AI Generated Page",
        "content": "This page was created by an AI agent"
    }
})

# Add bookmark to page
response = requests.post("http://localhost:8081/api/agent/query", json={
    "action": "add_content",
    "parameters": {
        "page_id": "page-id",
        "content_type": "bookmark",
        "content": "Useful Resource",
        "url": "https://example.com"
    }
})

With Your Chatbot

# Already integrated in your chatbot_agentic_v3.py!
# Enhanced with ALL new functions:

# Core functions
server.notion_search_content()
server.notion_read_page()
server.notion_create_page()

# Content addition with links
server.notion_add_paragraph()
server.notion_add_heading()
server.notion_add_bullet_point()
server.notion_add_todo()

# Smart content helpers
server.notion_add_structured_content()  # Multi-section content
server.notion_add_smart_content()       # AI-friendly content parsing

# Bulk operations
server.notion_bulk_create_pages()
server.notion_bulk_list_pages()
server.notion_bulk_analyze_pages()

# Analytics
server.notion_workspace_analytics()
server.notion_content_analytics()
server.notion_activity_analytics()

📈 Performance Features (ENHANCED)

  • Async Operations: Non-blocking I/O for better performance
  • Smart Timeouts: Dynamic timeouts (30s standard, 60s bulk, 45s analytics)
  • Pagination Controls: Configurable limits to prevent timeouts
  • Connection Pooling: Efficient Notion API connections
  • Request Validation: Fast input validation and sanitization
  • Error Recovery: Graceful handling of API failures
  • Memory Efficient: Optimized for low memory usage
  • Progress Yielding: Prevents blocking during bulk operations

🛡️ Security & Validation Features (BULLETPROOF)

  • Token Validation: Automatic Notion token validation
  • Input Sanitization: Protection against malicious input
  • Comprehensive Validation: All content types validated
    • Bookmark URLs must be valid HTTP/HTTPS
    • Page references must exist
    • Content length limits enforced
    • Required fields validation
  • Rate Limiting Ready: Framework for rate limiting (configurable)
  • CORS Support: Secure cross-origin requests
  • Environment Isolation: Secure environment variable handling
  • HTTP Status Handling: Proper error code processing

📋 Error Handling (ENHANCED)

The server provides detailed error messages for all scenarios:

Validation Errors

  • Missing URLs: "URL is required for bookmark content type"
  • Invalid Page References: "Target page not found: page-name"
  • Empty Content: "Content cannot be empty"
  • Invalid Content Types: Clear list of supported types

API Errors

  • Invalid Tokens: Clear guidance for token setup
  • Missing Pages: Helpful suggestions for page access
  • API Limits: Graceful handling of Notion API limits
  • Network Issues: Automatic retry mechanisms
  • Timeout Prevention: Smart limits and pagination

HTTP Status Codes

  • 200: Successful operations
  • 400: Validation errors (missing fields, invalid formats)
  • 404: Resource not found (pages, invalid references)
  • 500: Server errors (with detailed diagnostics)
  • 503: Server not initialized

🆔 Version History

V2.1.0 (Current) (MAJOR UPDATE)

  • 🔗 Link Functionality: Bookmarks and link_to_page support
  • 🛡️ Bulletproof Validation: Comprehensive input validation
  • Timeout Optimization: Fixed bulk operations with smart pagination
  • 🧪 Enhanced Test Suite: 48KB comprehensive testing (1,158 lines)
  • 📊 HTTP Status Handling: Proper error code processing in tests
  • 🎯 Performance Controls: Configurable timeouts and limits
  • 📈 Smart Content: AI-friendly content parsing helpers

V2.0.0 (Previous)

  • ✅ Complete rewrite with enhanced features
  • ✅ Configuration management system
  • ✅ Basic test suite
  • ✅ Production-ready error handling
  • ✅ Bulk operations support
  • ✅ Enhanced content management
  • ✅ Agent integration endpoints

V1.0.0 (Legacy)

  • ✅ Basic MCP server functionality
  • ✅ Core operations (search, read, create)
  • ✅ Simple CLI interface

🤝 Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name
  3. Make your changes with tests
  4. Run the comprehensive test suite: python test_server.py
  5. Ensure all tests pass (aim for 90%+ success rate)
  6. Submit a pull request

Testing Requirements:

  • All new features must include tests
  • Validation scenarios must be covered
  • Performance implications should be documented
  • Error handling paths must be tested

📞 Support

If you encounter issues:

  1. Check Configuration: Ensure all environment variables are set correctly
  2. Verify Token: Make sure your Notion token is valid and has proper permissions
  3. Run Health Check: Visit /health endpoint to verify server status
  4. Run Test Suite: Use python test_server.py to identify specific issues
  5. Check Logs: Review server logs for detailed error messages
  6. Test Validation: Ensure your content meets validation requirements

Common Issues:

  • Link validation errors: Ensure URLs start with http/https
  • Timeout issues: Use pagination controls for large operations
  • Page not found: Verify page sharing with integration
  • Content too long: Content blocks limited to 2000 characters

📧 Contact Information

For direct support or questions:

  • 📱 Phone: +918449035579
  • 📧 Email: [email protected]
  • 👨‍💻 Developer: Ankit Malik

Feel free to reach out for:

  • ✅ Technical support and troubleshooting
  • ✅ Feature requests and suggestions
  • ✅ Integration assistance
  • ✅ Bug reports and issues
  • ✅ Custom development needs

📄 License

This project is part of the Agentic Long-Term Memory system.


🎉 Your Notion MCP Server V2.1 is bulletproof and production-ready!

⚡ New in V2.1:

  • 🔗 Link Support - Bookmarks and internal page links
  • 🛡️ Bulletproof Validation - Comprehensive error prevention
  • Timeout Optimization - Smart pagination and limits
  • 🧪 48KB Test Suite - Comprehensive testing and reporting
  • 🎯 Performance Controls - Configurable timeouts and limits

📊 Quality Metrics:

  • 1,158 lines of test coverage
  • 13+ test categories including edge cases
  • 90%+ success rate target for all operations
  • Sub-5 second response times for optimized operations
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