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ActionNotionUpdated June 2026

How do I fetch a Notion block by ID?

Short answer: You can get block in Notion by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Notion Get Block action to a workflow, map its 1 input from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Block ID
block_id
stringRequiredNotion block ID — a UUID. Most pages are also valid blocks (use the page ID).
Sample request
{
  "block_id": "e.g. a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890"
}
Returns
{
  "id": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
  "type": "paragraph",
  "object": "block",
  "paragraph": {
    "rich_text": [
      {
        "plain_text": "Hello world"
      }
    ]
  },
  "created_time": "2025-01-10T08:00:00.000Z",
  "has_children": false,
  "last_edited_time": "2025-01-15T12:00:00.000Z"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Block.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Notion
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Notion
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Notion
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Notion
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Get Block.

What does the Get Block action do in Notion?
Retrieves a single block by ID with its type and content. Used to inspect a block before updating or to render a specific element.
What inputs does Get Block require?
Required: Block ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Notion returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get Block support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Block inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Notion's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Notion actions.

Action
Append Content
Appends content blocks (paragraphs, headings, to-dos, bullets, code, callouts) to the body of a Notion page. The default way to grow a document programmatically.
Action
Create Database
Creates a new database as a child of an existing Notion page with the supplied property schema. Used for templated workspace provisioning.
Action
Create Page
Creates a new page in a Notion database (adds a row) or as a child of another page. Pass properties for database columns and children for body blocks.
Action
Delete Block
Deletes (archives) a block from a Notion page. Notion treats this as soft-delete; the block can be restored from the trash for 30 days.
Action
Get Database
Retrieves a Notion database with its full property schema (column definitions, types, options). Used to dynamically populate column pickers or validate before write.
Action
Get Page
Retrieves a Notion page by ID with its properties (database column values). Use Get Page Content to fetch the body blocks separately.
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