Build a Searchable Email Archive
Valuable information buried in email threads becomes a permanent, searchable reference in Notion. No more 'I know I read that somewhere...'
Trigger
New Email Received
Trigger for new emails in an AgentMail inbox
Action
Add multiple content blocks (bulk, user-friendly)
Efficiently adds multiple standard content blocks to a notion page in a single api call with automatic markdown parsing. the 'content' field in notionrichtext blocks now automatically detects and parses markdown formatting including headers (# ## ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~), inline code (`code`), links ([text](url)), and more. ideal for bulk content creation, ai agents, and replacing multiple individual add page content calls. supports automatic text formatting, content splitting, and up to 100 blocks per request.
Why this helps
Neurodivergent founders struggle with external memory. You know you received a useful link or explanation once, but finding it again means rewinding through email. The context-switching cost of searching makes you give up.
- Valuable email content is automatically saved to your Notion reference library
- Content is searchable without opening email
- No manual effort to organize or file emails
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Agent mail and Notion integrations
- 2Create a Notion page or database designated as your reference library
- 3Create an automation: 'When I receive emails with useful links or explanations, save them to my reference library'
- 4Tag the automation with your trigger 'Agent mail: New Email'
- 5Test by emailing yourself a useful resource and verify it appears in Notion
Questions about this workflow
How do I decide which emails to save?
You can use filters in the automation. For example: 'Save emails with attachments or external links, skip newsletters and notifications.'
Can I organize by topic or sender?
Yes. Have Notis parse the email and create organized sections. Example: 'Extract the main topic from the subject line and group archived emails accordingly.'
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agent mail to Notion. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agent mail triggers
Notion actions
New Email Received
Trigger for new emails in an AgentMail inbox
Add multiple content blocks (bulk, user-friendly)
Efficiently adds multiple standard content blocks to a notion page in a single api call with automatic markdown parsing. the 'content' field in notionrichtext blocks now automatically detects and parses markdown formatting including headers (# ## ###), bold (**text**), italic (*text*), strikethrough (~~text~~), inline code (`code`), links ([text](url)), and more. ideal for bulk content creation, ai agents, and replacing multiple individual add page content calls. supports automatic text formatting, content splitting, and up to 100 blocks per request.
Add content to Notion page
Deprecated: appends a single content block to a notion page or a parent block (must be page, toggle, to-do, bulleted/numbered list, callout, or quote); invoke repeatedly to add multiple blocks.
Append complex blocks (advanced, full control)
Appends complex blocks with full notion block structure to a parent block or page. use for advanced scenarios requiring precise control: code blocks, tables, embeds, nested children within blocks, or when working with pre-built notion block objects. requires full notion api block schema - use add multiple page content for simpler content creation.
Archive Notion Page
Archives (moves to trash) or unarchives (restores from trash) a specified notion page.
Create comment
Adds a comment to a notion page (via `parent page id`) or to an existing discussion thread (via `discussion id`); cannot create new discussion threads on specific blocks (inline comments).
Create Notion Database
Creates a new notion database as a subpage under a specified parent page with a defined properties schema; use this action exclusively for creating new databases.
Create Notion page
Creates a new empty page in a notion workspace.
Delete a block
Archives a notion block, page, or database using its id, which sets its 'archived' property to true (like moving to "trash" in the ui) and allows it to be restored later.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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