Connecting your Obsidian notes to Notion can be a game-changer for keeping everything in one place, especially if you like Obsidian’s markdown-based approach but need Notion’s flexible databases. While there isn’t a direct or official integration for Obsidian on the Notion Integrations page, you can still use a combination of third-party automation tools like Zapier or Make to transfer information between the two. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to get started.

Why Link Obsidian and Notion?

Obsidian is popular for local markdown files, intuitive note-taking, and a graph view of your knowledge. Notion excels at organizing data in flexible databases and collaborative pages. By linking them, you’ll be able to:

 
• Have local backups of key Notion entries in your Obsidian vault.
 
• Sync tasks or research notes in a structured way for team sharing in Notion.
 
• Use each platform’s strengths (markdown vs. database) in one cohesive workflow.

Check for Native Notion Integrations

Before diving into workarounds, it’s always best to see if a native Notion integration exists for your tool. While Notion does offer an expansive official Integrations page, there is currently no direct integration for Obsidian. This means you won’t be able to simply click an “Obsidian” button within Notion to connect the two apps.

Since no out-of-the-box solution is available, you’ll rely on third-party automation or manual exports. If you’d like the most up-to-date status on potential official integrations, check Obsidian’s community plugins or Notion’s ever-growing Integrations page. For now, let’s look at how to connect Obsidian with Notion using Zapier.

Using Zapier to Connect Obsidian and Notion

Zapier is a popular no-code automation platform that links different web apps through “Zaps.” Each Zap has a trigger (an event that starts the Zap) and an action (what you want to happen after the trigger). While Obsidian doesn’t have a pre-made Zapier app, you can sometimes set up triggers if Obsidian content can be sent via a webhook or through intermediate tools. Below is a general blueprint you can adapt to your needs.

Steps:

 
• Create a Zapier account if you haven’t already. You can sign up for a free or paid plan depending on volume needs.
 
• Click “Create Zap” from your Zapier dashboard.
 
• Choose a trigger app that can interface with Obsidian. This might involve a third-party plugin or a manual approach like saving notes to a cloud service or GitHub, which Zapier can then pick up.
 
• Set up the trigger criteria. For instance, new or updated files in a specific folder could be your signal to start the process.
 
• Select “Notion” as the action app. If you’ve never used Notion with Zapier before, you’ll need to connect your Notion account by following Zapier’s prompts.
 
• Pick the Notion action you want (e.g., “Create Database Item,” “Create Page,” or “Update Database Item”).
 
• Map each field. For instance, the file name could become the Notion Page title, or the first line of your Obsidian note might be mapped to a Notion property called “Description.”
 
• Test the Zap to ensure it works as intended.
 
• Turn the Zap on, and your automated workflow will be active.

This process might require intermediate steps depending on how you structure your folder or how you export your Obsidian markdown files. Because there’s no “Obsidian” Zapier connector, you often have to get creative—maybe by syncing your Obsidian notes to a repository or cloud storage that Zapier can detect.

Common Use Cases and Examples

There are multiple reasons to connect these two apps. Below are some real-world scenarios that might make your life easier.

 
• Research Workflow: If you do a lot of reading and note-taking offline, you can keep your primary notes in Obsidian. Once you finalize them, you can trigger a Zap that creates a Notion page with the core information. This helps your team access and collaborate on your notes in Notion without interfering with your local library.
 
• Daily Journal Sync: Suppose you journal daily in Obsidian but also track progress or tasks in Notion. You can automate an export from your “Daily Notes” folder in Obsidian so every new note appears in a dedicated Notion database the next morning.
 
• Team Resource Library: If you store reference material in Obsidian, you might need a quick summary version in Notion for your team. Automation ensures your Notion resource library always corresponds with your local vault.

Helpful Tips and Best Practices

Getting the most out of an Obsidian–Notion workflow depends on good organization and mindful automation. Here are some tips that can smooth out the process:

 
• Consistent Folder Structures: If you plan on automating the export or synchronization of notes, keep your Obsidian vault’s folder structure consistent. This makes it easier to define trigger conditions (e.g., when a file lands in a specific folder).
 
• Notion Database Setup: In Notion, create a database with fields that match the information from your Obsidian notes. For instance, you might include a “Title,” “Tags,” and “Summary” property. Properly matching fields in Zapier ensures a cleaner sync.
 
• Plain Text Over Fancy Formatting: Obsidian uses markdown by default, while Notion supports rich text. If your workflow relies on heavy formatting, keep in mind that not all markdown will transfer perfectly. Simple formatting keeps the workflow smoother.
 
• Test Small, Then Scale: Before uploading your entire note collection, do a small test with a single note. This helps spot formatting quirks or permission issues early on.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you run into problems while setting up your workflow, here are a few things to watch out for:

 
• Permission Problems: Make sure your Notion workspace is shared with Zapier and that any intermediate file storage service has the correct access settings.
 
• Empty Fields: If your new Notion entries show blank fields, check your Zap field mapping. Sometimes a mismatch between the file content and Notion properties causes data to go missing.
 
• File Naming Conflicts: When exporting from Obsidian, ensure that your file names remain unique or set up a naming convention. Duplicate file names can cause confusion when Zapier or Make tries to create new Notion entries.
 
• App Limitations: Because Obsidian isn’t officially listed on Zapier, you’re essentially working with a workaround. This means you may not have the full range of triggers or actions you’d get from a direct integration. If you need advanced automation, consult Obsidian’s community plugins or Notion’s developer resources for new code-based solutions.

Conclusion

That’s all it takes to get started connecting Obsidian and Notion—at least in a roundabout way. While an official, one-click integration does not currently exist, you can use Zapier or Make to sync content back and forth using webhooks, cloud storage, or other third-party apps. Once you nail down a stable method, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: local markdown storage in Obsidian and collaborative databases in Notion. Give these steps a try, and don’t be afraid to refine the setup until you find a process that fits your workflow.

If you want more advanced automations, be sure to check the official Notion site for the latest documentation, and keep an eye on Obsidian’s community forums for any emerging integrations.