Create Notion Database
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Create a new database as a subpage of a Notion page with a defined property schema.
💡 Use Cases
- Create a new project tracking database
- Set up a CRM database with custom properties
- Create inventory management databases
- Build dynamic databases from templates
📚 API Documentation
Reference documentation for this API endpoint:
🔗 https://developers.notion.com/reference/create-a-database ↗📋 Node Configuration
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