Scan Notion For TILs
Scans a Notion database for unpublished writing items to identify potential 'Today I Learned' (TIL) blog posts.
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Key features
- Suggests a concise 'TIL angle' for each potential post.
- Scores and categorizes potential blog posts into 'Ready to draft' and 'Need development help'.
- Searches a Notion database with specific filters (e.g., status, destination).
- Analyzes page content, metadata, and relations to assess an idea's readiness.
- Defines a non-destructive workflow for creating new drafts linked back to source items.
Use cases
- Finding new blog post ideas from an existing Notion idea backlog.
- Prioritizing which 'Today I Learned' (TIL) topics to write about next.
- Auditing a content database to surface forgotten or underdeveloped ideas.
FAQ
When should I use this skill?
Use this skill when you have a backlog of ideas, research, and notes in Notion and want to quickly find the most promising topics for short, technical blog posts without manually sifting through your database.
What are its key features?
Its core features include searching Notion with specific filters, analyzing page content and metadata to assess readiness, scoring and categorizing potential posts, suggesting a unique 'TIL angle' for each topic, and using a non-destructive workflow that links new drafts back to your source notes.
Does this skill edit my original Notion pages?
No, it follows a non-destructive process. The skill never modifies your existing Notion items. When you choose to draft a post, it creates a new, separate page in your database and links it to the original idea, keeping your source material safe and untouched.
How does this skill improve my workflow?
It saves significant time by automatically surfacing blog-worthy content. By categorizing ideas into 'Ready to draft' and 'Need development help', it helps you efficiently prioritize your writing and idea-generation efforts, turning your notes into published content faster.
What does the Scan Notion For TILs skill do?
This skill automates content discovery by scanning a specified Notion database. It identifies unpublished notes that are perfect candidates for 'Today I Learned' (TIL) blog posts, scores their readiness, and suggests a concise writing angle for each.