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Notion AI
Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial
Integrated AI assistant within Notion workspace for content and automation.
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Setup: 5-15 minutes
3 Steps
Quick Info
Pricing
AI included in Business ($20/user/month) and Enterprise plans. Free/Plus get ~20 AI responses trial.
Requirements
- Notion Business or Enterprise plan
- Active workspace
Overview
Notion AI is built into the Notion platform, offering GPT-5 and Claude-powered features. Includes AI Agents for autonomous work, AI Database Properties, natural language search, AI Meeting Notes with transcription, and connected app search across Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
1
Verify Plan
Ensure Business or Enterprise plan
- Check workspace settings
- Upgrade if needed
- AI included in plan
2
Configure AI
Set up AI settings
- Go to Settings > Notion AI
- Configure preferences
- Set up connectors (optional)
3
Use AI Features
Start using AI
- Use Shift+Cmd/Ctrl+J for AI
- Try writing assistance
- Use Q&A for search
Core Features & Capabilities
AI Writing Assistant
Generate and improve content
How to use: Shift+Cmd/Ctrl+J to invoke, describe what you need
Use cases:
DraftingSummarizingTranslating
AI Agents
Autonomous work across pages
How to use: Activate agent, assign tasks, agent works for 20+ minutes
Use cases:
Document creationDatabase managementResearch
AI Database Properties
Auto-generate summaries and data
How to use: Add AI property to database, configure auto-population
Use cases:
Metadata generationTranslationsSummaries
Best Use Cases
Content creation
Meeting notes
Database automation
Information retrieval
Project management
Pro Tips & Best Practices
- Set custom agent instructions for better context
- Use keyboard shortcut for quick access
- Connect apps for comprehensive search
- AI Database Properties for bulk operations
- Enable web search for current info
Integrations & Compatibility
Notion AI works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:
SlackGoogle DriveGitHubJiraMicrosoft TeamsCalendar
Limitations & Considerations
- Requires Business/Enterprise
- Performance issues 10K+ rows
- Steep learning curve
- Usage throttling on heavy use