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Webhooks (Finally!)

How to use Notion webhooks

Yes, I’m that excited about this. And if you’re into automation, you should be too! Webhooks let apps send real-time updates or notifications to a specific URL whenever something happens. Think of it as instant messaging—but for your data.

Here’s the game changer:

  • Before: Automations ran on a schedule (every hour, for example). Updates could lag for up to 59 minutes.
  • Now: Automations trigger instantly when an event occurs.

Notion just added webhooks to database automations and buttons, making it easier than ever to create real-time workflows.

For example, imagine syncing Spotify with Notion to show what you’re playing live. Sounds cool? Check this out:

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