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Import from Notion

Use the Notion import when your personal or work knowledge is organized as Notion pages and you want Second Me to learn from selected parts of that workspace.

Import Model​

  • Notion import uses authorization instead of a manual file upload.
  • You choose which Notion pages Second Me can access during the Notion authorization flow.
  • The import is a one-time snapshot. Later changes in Notion are not automatically synced into Second Me.

The product window handles the connection and authorization steps. This page focuses on what that import means and how to prepare for it.

What to Import​

Good Notion candidates include:

  • Personal notes, reflections, reading notes, and plans.
  • Project pages that explain your work style, decisions, or domain knowledge.
  • Pages that contain stable context, not just temporary task checklists.

Avoid importing pages that are mostly empty, operational dashboards, or highly formula-driven databases unless the text itself is useful.

What to Expect​

  • Page text is converted into Second Me materials when possible.
  • Complex Notion structures may be flattened or simplified.
  • Databases, views, embeds, and other structured blocks may not look the same after import.
  • Access depends on the permissions granted during Notion authorization.

Known Limits​

  • Due to Notion authorization limitations, only top-level pages can be selected during authorization.
  • If a page does not appear in the authorization screen, check whether you have access to it and whether it is selectable from the top-level page list.
  • Notion's data model does not map one-to-one to material text, so formatting differences are expected.

Troubleshooting​

  • If a page is missing, re-run the authorization and confirm the page was selected.
  • If the result is too noisy, curate the Notion page first or export only the high-signal content through another import path.
  • If you need exact layout preservation, app import is usually not the right tool. Use the original Notion page as the source of truth.