Notion is a fantastic tool for organizing your notes, tasks, and more, but what happens if you lose that precious data? Fear not! NotionUp is here to save the day. This Python repository automates the backup process of your Notion data, ensuring that you never lose important information. Let’s explore how to get started with NotionUp!

Getting Started

Preparation Steps

Before diving into the code, there are a couple of things you need to get ready:

1. Have your Notion username (email) and password ready, or simply locate your notion_token_v2.
2. Run notion-up/main.py with your configuration settings.

If you need help finding your notion_token_v2, check this guide.

Running NotionUp

Command Line Interface (CLI)

To run your NotionUp backup, you simply need to use the command line interface. Here’s how to do it:

PYTHONPATH=. python main.py --token_v2  --username  --password 

Note: Use --username and --password only when you don’t have the token_v2. Alternatively, you can run:

PYTHONPATH=. python main.py --config_file .json

Remember, the priority for configuration is as follows: CLI arguments > configuration file > System Environment parameters > Notion default settings.

Archiving to GitHub Release

To take advantage of GitHub releases for your backups, ensure you follow the workflows outlined in .circleci/config.yml. Here’s a peek at how to set it up:

workflows:
  backup-notion:
    jobs:
      - export-workspace
      - publish-github-release:
          requires:
            - export-workspace

For example outputs, take a look at the Release section or check the exported data at notion-exported.

Setting Up Nightly Backups

If you want to automate your backups every night, utilize the following crontab workflows:

workflows:
  backup-notion-nightly:
    triggers:
      - schedule:
          cron: 0 * * * *  # every hour
          filters:
            branches:
              only:
                - master
    jobs:
      - export-workspace
      - publish-github-release:
          requires:
            - export-workspace

Troubleshooting Tips

Here are some common troubleshooting ideas to ensure your backup runs smoothly:

• Ensure that your Notion credentials are correct.
• If using a token_v2, double-check its validity.
• Review your configuration settings in case of errors.
• Check your internet connection and access to Notion’s servers.

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