New inventory databases auto-populate a matching Google Sheet
Build an inventory database in Notion and Notis creates and populates a matching Google Sheet instantly. No copy-paste required.
Trigger
Database Created
Triggers when a new Notion database (the container) is created. A database is the post-2025-09-03 container that holds one or more data sources. This trigger fires for the container's creation event (`database.created`), distinct from `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` which fires when a new data source is added to an existing database. Most customers calling Notion's `POST /v1/databases` (the legacy API) or creating a database via the Notion UI will see this event. Adding a new data source to an existing database fires `data_source.created` instead — use `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` for that. Notion's payload puts `entity.type: "block"` (the container is a `child_database` block in the content tree) and `entity.id` is the database id.
Action
Create sheet from JSON
Creates a new google spreadsheet and populates its first worksheet from `sheet json`, which must be non-empty as its first item's keys establish the headers.
Why this helps
You use Notion to manage inventory but need a Google Sheet backup or version for certain stakeholders who don't use Notion. Manually copying the inventory structure and initial data into a sheet is tedious work.
- Google Sheet is created and structured automatically when you build the Notion database
- Initial data is populated, no manual entry needed
- Sheet is immediately ready for team access and reference
- Backup of inventory data exists in Google Drive
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notion and Google Sheets to Notis.
- 2Create an automation called 'Inventory Launch' with trigger 'Database Created' in Notion.
- 3Tell Notis: 'When I create a new inventory database in Notion, create a Google Sheet with the same name and structure, then populate it with all product records from the Notion database'.
- 4Specify your Google Drive folder where inventory sheets should be created.
- 5Test by creating a new inventory database in Notion and confirm the Google Sheet appears with data.
Questions about this workflow
Which inventory fields get copied to the sheet?
All of them by default. If you want to exclude certain fields (like internal notes), mention that in the prompt.
What happens if the Notion inventory changes after the sheet is created?
This automation only handles the initial sheet creation and population. Set up a separate sync automation to keep the sheet current as inventory changes.
Can multiple people edit the Google Sheet?
Yes. You can share the sheet with team members, and they can edit it independently. You'll need a separate automation if you want changes to sync back to Notion.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Notion to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Notion triggers
Google Sheets actions
All Page Events
Triggers when any Notion page is created or updated across the workspace.
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.
Comment Created
Triggers when a new comment is created in Notion. Optional `page_id` filter scopes to comments on a specific page. When omitted, fires for any new comment in the workspace the integration has access to. Requires the 'Read comments' capability on the Notion integration. If a connection was authorized before that capability was enabled, the user must re-authorize the connection for comment events to flow.
Aggregate Column Data
Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.
New Comment
Triggers when a new comment is added to a specified Notion block or page.
Append Dimension
Tool to append new rows or columns to a sheet, increasing its size. use when you need to add empty rows or columns to an existing sheet.
Database Created
Triggers when a new Notion database (the container) is created. A database is the post-2025-09-03 container that holds one or more data sources. This trigger fires for the container's creation event (`database.created`), distinct from `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` which fires when a new data source is added to an existing database. Most customers calling Notion's `POST /v1/databases` (the legacy API) or creating a database via the Notion UI will see this event. Adding a new data source to an existing database fires `data_source.created` instead — use `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` for that. Notion's payload puts `entity.type: "block"` (the container is a `child_database` block in the content tree) and `entity.id` is the database id.
Batch get spreadsheet
Retrieves data from specified cell ranges in a google spreadsheet; ensure the spreadsheet has at least one worksheet and any explicitly referenced sheet names in ranges exist.
Data Source Created
Triggers when a new Notion data source is created. Fires workspace-wide. The payload's `data.parent` carries the data source's tree parent (typically the teamspace) for downstream filtering. A single template-based database creation can fire multiple `data_source.created` events at once — one per data source the template instantiates.
Batch update spreadsheet
Updates a specified range in a google sheet with given values, or appends them as new rows if `first cell location` is omitted; ensure the target sheet exists and the spreadsheet contains at least one worksheet.
Data Source Schema Updated
Triggers when a Notion data source's schema is updated. Fires on column add / remove / rename. Payload includes `data.updated_properties: [{id, name, action}]` so consumers can discriminate the kind of change downstream. Optional `data_source_id` filter scopes to schema changes on a single data source. When omitted, fires for any schema change in the workspace the integration has access to. Note: adding a column also fires `page.properties_updated` once per existing row in the data source. Customers wanting a single structural-change signal should use this trigger.
Batch Update Values by Data Filter
Tool to update values in ranges matching data filters. use when you need to update specific data in a google sheet based on criteria rather than fixed cell ranges.
New Page
Triggers when a new page is added to a Notion database.
Clear Basic Filter
Tool to clear the basic filter from a sheet. use when you need to remove an existing basic filter from a specific sheet within a google spreadsheet.
Page Added to Page
Fires when a new subpage (a `child_page` type block) is added under a specified parent Notion page.
Clear spreadsheet values
Clears cell content (preserving formatting and notes) from a specified a1 notation range in a google spreadsheet; the range must correspond to an existing sheet and cells.
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