Research & Documentation

Enables comprehensive research workflows: search for information across your Notion workspace, fetch and analyze relevant pages, synthesize findings, and create well-structured documentation.

Quick Start

When asked to research and document a topic:

1. •Search for relevant content: Use Notion search to find pages
2. •Fetch detailed information: Read full page content
3. •Synthesize findings: Analyze and combine information from multiple sources
4. •Create structured output: Write documentation to Notion

Research Workflow

Step 1: Search for relevant information

• •Search with the research topic
• •Filter by teamspace if scope is known
• •Review search results to identify most relevant pages

Step 2: Fetch page content

• •Fetch each relevant page URL
• •Collect content from all relevant sources
• •Note key findings, quotes, and data points

Step 3: Synthesize findings

Analyze the collected information:

• •Identify key themes and patterns
• •Connect related concepts across sources
• •Note gaps or conflicting information
• •Organize findings logically

Step 4: Create structured documentation

Structure output with:

• •Clear title and executive summary
• •Well-organized sections with headings
• •Citations linking back to source pages
• •Actionable conclusions or next steps

Output Formats

Choose the appropriate format based on request:

Research Summary

• •Executive summary (2-3 paragraphs)
• •Key findings (bullet points)
• •Source citations
• •Recommended actions

Comprehensive Report

• •Executive summary
• •Background/context
• •Methodology
• •Detailed findings by topic
• •Analysis and implications
• •Conclusions
• •Appendices with source material

Quick Brief

• •One-page summary
• •Top 3-5 key points
• •Critical sources
• •Next steps

Comparison Report

• •Overview of items compared
• •Comparison table/matrix
• •Pros and cons for each
• •Recommendation with rationale

Best Practices

1. •Cast a wide net first: Start with broad searches, then narrow down
2. •Cite sources: Always link back to source pages using mentions
3. •Verify recency: Check page last-edited dates for current information
4. •Cross-reference: Validate findings across multiple sources
5. •Structure clearly: Use headings, bullets, and formatting for readability

Page Placement

By default, create research documents as standalone pages. If the user specifies:

• •A parent page → create as child page
• •A database → add to that database with appropriate properties
• •A teamspace → create in that context

Common Issues