Markdown Content: 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
- Install Dependencies
pip install notion-client fastapi uvicorn python-dotenv pydantic requests
- Environment Configuration Create a
.envfile 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
- 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)
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 textheading_1- Large headingheading_2- Medium headingheading_3- Small headingbulleted_list_item- Bullet pointto_do- Checkbox itembookmark- External website link (NEW)link_to_page- Internal page link (NEW)
🔗 Link Content Types(NEW)
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
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
NOTION_TOKEN |
(required) | Your Notion integration token |
HOST |
0.0.0.0 |
Server host address |
PORT |
8081 |
Server port |
DEBUG |
false |
Enable debug mode |
MAX_PAGE_SIZE |
100 |
Maximum results per page |
DEFAULT_PAGE_SIZE |
20 |
Default results per page |
MAX_CONTENT_LENGTH |
2000 |
Maximum content block length |
ENABLE_ANALYTICS |
true |
Enable analytics endpoints |
ENABLE_BULK_OPERATIONS |
true |
Enable bulk operations |
LOG_LEVEL |
INFO |
Logging 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
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feature-name - Make your changes with tests
- Run the comprehensive test suite:
python test_server.py - Ensure all tests pass (aim for 90%+ success rate)
- 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
- Check Configuration: Ensure all environment variables are set correctly
- Verify Token: Make sure your Notion token is valid and has proper permissions
- Run Health Check: Visit
/healthendpoint to verify server status - Run Test Suite: Use
python test_server.pyto identify specific issues - Check Logs: Review server logs for detailed error messages
- 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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