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get-page

Retrieve a specific page from your Notion workspace using its unique ID to access content and data.

Instructions

Retrieve a page by its ID

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
page_idYesID of the page to retrieve

Implementation Reference

  • server.js:495-511 (handler)
    The handler logic for the "get-page" tool. It extracts the page_id from arguments, removes any dashes from the ID, retrieves the page using the Notion API, and returns the response as JSON text.
    else if (name === "get-page") {
  let { page_id } = args;
  
  // Remove dashes if present in page_id
  page_id = page_id.replace(/-/g, "");

  const response = await notion.pages.retrieve({ page_id });

  return {
    content: [
      {
        type: "text",
        text: JSON.stringify(response, null, 2),
      },
    ],
  };
}
  • server.js:183-196 (schema)
    Input schema definition for the "get-page" tool, specifying that it requires a 'page_id' string parameter.
    {
  name: "get-page",
  description: "Retrieve a page by its ID",
  inputSchema: {
    type: "object",
    properties: {
      page_id: {
        type: "string",
        description: "ID of the page to retrieve"
      }
    },
    required: ["page_id"]
  }
},
  • server.js:38-315 (registration)
    The tools/list handler registers the "get-page" tool by including it in the list of available tools with its schema.
    // List databases tool
server.setRequestHandler(z.object({
  method: z.literal("tools/list")
}), async () => {
  return {
    tools: [
      {
        name: "list-databases",
        description: "List all databases the integration has access to",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {}
        }
      },
      {
        name: "query-database",
        description: "Query a database",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            database_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the database to query"
            },
            filter: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Optional filter criteria"
            },
            sorts: {
              type: "array",
              description: "Optional sort criteria"
            },
            start_cursor: {
              type: "string",
              description: "Optional cursor for pagination"
            },
            page_size: {
              type: "number",
              description: "Number of results per page",
              default: 100
            }
          },
          required: ["database_id"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "create-page",
        description: "Create a new page in a database",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            parent_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the parent database"
            },
            properties: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Page properties"
            },
            children: {
              type: "array",
              description: "Optional content blocks"
            }
          },
          required: ["parent_id", "properties"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "update-page",
        description: "Update an existing page",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            page_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the page to update"
            },
            properties: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Updated page properties"
            },
            archived: {
              type: "boolean",
              description: "Whether to archive the page"
            }
          },
          required: ["page_id", "properties"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "create-database",
        description: "Create a new database",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            parent_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the parent page"
            },
            title: {
              type: "array",
              description: "Database title as rich text array"
            },
            properties: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Database properties schema"
            },
            icon: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Optional icon for the database"
            },
            cover: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Optional cover for the database"
            }
          },
          required: ["parent_id", "title", "properties"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "update-database",
        description: "Update an existing database",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            database_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the database to update"
            },
            title: {
              type: "array",
              description: "Optional new title as rich text array"
            },
            description: {
              type: "array",
              description: "Optional new description as rich text array"
            },
            properties: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Optional updated properties schema"
            }
          },
          required: ["database_id"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "get-page",
        description: "Retrieve a page by its ID",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            page_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the page to retrieve"
            }
          },
          required: ["page_id"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "get-block-children",
        description: "Retrieve the children blocks of a block",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            block_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the block (page or block)"
            },
            start_cursor: {
              type: "string",
              description: "Cursor for pagination"
            },
            page_size: {
              type: "number",
              description: "Number of results per page",
              default: 100
            }
          },
          required: ["block_id"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "append-block-children",
        description: "Append blocks to a parent block",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            block_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the parent block (page or block)"
            },
            children: {
              type: "array",
              description: "List of block objects to append"
            },
            after: {
              type: "string",
              description: "Optional ID of an existing block to append after"
            }
          },
          required: ["block_id", "children"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "update-block",
        description: "Update a block's content or archive status",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            block_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the block to update"
            },
            block_type: {
              type: "string",
              description: "The type of block (paragraph, heading_1, to_do, etc.)"
            },
            content: {
              type: "object",
              description: "The content for the block based on its type"
            },
            archived: {
              type: "boolean",
              description: "Whether to archive (true) or restore (false) the block"
            }
          },
          required: ["block_id", "block_type", "content"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "get-block",
        description: "Retrieve a block by its ID",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            block_id: {
              type: "string",
              description: "ID of the block to retrieve"
            }
          },
          required: ["block_id"]
        }
      },
      {
        name: "search",
        description: "Search Notion for pages or databases",
        inputSchema: {
          type: "object",
          properties: {
            query: {
              type: "string",
              description: "Search query string",
              default: ""
            },
            filter: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Optional filter criteria"
            },
            sort: {
              type: "object",
              description: "Optional sort criteria"
            },
            start_cursor: {
              type: "string",
              description: "Cursor for pagination"
            },
            page_size: {
              type: "number",
              description: "Number of results per page",
              default: 100
            }
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  };
});

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv1.0.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool retrieves a page but doesn't mention whether this is a read-only operation, what permissions are required, how errors are handled, or what the return format looks like. This leaves significant gaps for a tool that likely interacts with a data source.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without any unnecessary words. It's front-loaded and wastes no space, making it easy to parse quickly.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool that retrieves data with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what 'retrieve' entails (e.g., returns page content, metadata, or both), error conditions, or how it differs from similar tools, leaving the agent with incomplete context for effective use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The description adds minimal value beyond the input schema, which has 100% coverage and clearly documents the 'page_id' parameter. The description implies the parameter is used to identify the page but doesn't provide additional context like format examples or constraints, so it meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Retrieve') and resource ('a page by its ID'), making the tool's purpose immediately understandable. It doesn't differentiate from siblings like 'get-block' or 'get-block-children' which also retrieve content, but the specificity about retrieving a page is adequate.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get-block' or 'search'. The description implies it's for retrieving a specific page when you have its ID, but it doesn't explicitly state this or mention prerequisites, leaving usage context unclear.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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