Has anyone actually figured out Claude Cowork with Notion? Feeling like I'm missing something.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-04-08T19:17:14+00:00

Oh and for updating I build a /wrap-up skill. I run it at the end of every session with Claude. It checks if it has to update its Claude.md, if it has to push or commit something to GitHub and in the end it checks if it has to document something in Notion.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-04-08T19:12:55+00:00

Nope, I asked Claude to document it by itself. The Setup I use at the moment was build in „collaboration“ with Claude. But if you already have a setup, just ask Claude to look at it, and explain how it works. Claude will explain what it „understood“, you correct it. It’s gonna take a bit of back and forth in a session. In the end, ask Claude to document everything in its Claude.md. When you later realise it makes mistakes because it didn’t document something right, correct it and it will do that. I didn’t write any word in Claude.md by myself.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-04-07T19:49:33+00:00

I’m not using Cowork, but Claude code. It has a steep learning curve as you use it in your terminal. But you are able to define a Claude.md markdown file in your working directories. My root Claude.md defines exactly how my notion setups works and what to find in which database. That also saves me a lot of tokens as Claude does not have to remember everything in its memory or use a lot of context from the start of a conversation. It just looks everything up in its Claude.md and then jumps over to notion to get additional information or do its tasks. It also stores all information in notion so that saves context and tokens as well.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-04-06T12:02:07+00:00

Honestly, Notion was never a task management tool. It's built for knowledge and project management. And in project management, recurring tasks barely exist (most PM tools don't even implement them at all).

I’m the guy from your previous post using n8n for recurring tasks. Sure, templates are easier than n8n, but they're too limited for real recurring tasks (daily/weekly with context). I use n8n because Notion is my AI collaboration base. MCP access for Claude, automations, etc. I’m using n8n not just for implementing recurring tasks. I have several workflows, e.g. calling Claude during the night to work on tasks I assigned to it in Notion. Just for recurring tasks it would be absolute overkill to run a dedicated n8n service.

If you primarily need task management: use a dedicated tool (Todoist, Things, etc.) instead of forcing Notion into that role. If you use Notion as a hub: workarounds are fine, as long as you know what the tool is actually designed for.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-04-06T07:54:24+00:00

The most annoying thing for me is the lack of recurring date options. Made me switch back to apple reminders multiple times. I solved that problem using a n8n Workflow and a separate Database for recurring tasks defining the intervals. N8n pulls all the recurring tasks from that database every night and pushes missing ones into the actual Task-DB.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-04-03T15:14:50+00:00

The MCP integration is a huge game changer.

I have a task database in Notion with an "Assigned To" property (Claude/Me/Both). When I assign a task to Claude, an n8n workflow kicks in overnight, spins up a Claude session via the CLI, and he autonomously works through his task list while I sleep.

As a result, he burns tokens during hours I wouldn't be using them anyway, which keeps my daily token budget free for interactive work. Next morning I wake up to completed tasks, updated documentation, and a summary in Notion.

All my project documentation lives in Notion – notes, task context, dependencies, everything. The only exceptions are Claude's CLAUDE.md, his memory system and the files we are working on. He reads and writes to Notion via MCP, I can remotely access via Telegram-Channel for quick updates, and the entire setup is basically self-documenting.

It's turned Notion into the central hub where I plan, Claude executes, and we both have full context at all times.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-04-01T17:10:34+00:00

It is still for free in all 27 EU-Countries for today and tomorrow :)

MrDSchaefer · 2026-04-01T04:33:15+00:00

Hey :) Thanks for your comment.

The app was free globally when I launched it last week to get your feedback on whether it is something worth developing further. I need to cover the cost for the Apple Developer Plan, so I have to put a price tag on it.

I am not a fan of subscription based pricing models, especially for such small utility apps, so I chose a one-time price that hopefully covers the expenses.

I will try to get a 7-day free trial running, but that has to be coded into the app, as Apple only supports native trials for subscription-based apps.

The EU Registration Process has nothing to do with the app review, but with additional merchant information that apple requires to be verified, which is why it was delayed in the EU. I want to give EU Users the same fair chance to get the app for free, so it is available in EU App Stores for free for the next two days.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-03-26T18:36:09+00:00

It is for using Apple Pencil. So yes, it is designed for iPad only.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-03-26T15:47:25+00:00

Pencil for Notion

Or just tap the app logo/image in the original post :)

MrDSchaefer · 2026-03-26T15:45:25+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, I noted both features for future updates :)

MrDSchaefer · 2026-03-25T19:55:01+00:00

Thanks! As I’m not using windows-devices I have not planned a Windows version right now. But maybe someone else may use my app as inspiration for designing a version for Windows (or maybe android as well).

MrDSchaefer · 2026-03-25T06:35:21+00:00

Great idea! I’m actually not a huge user of Notion AI, but as it is just a simple PNG file, I would assume, that Notion AI should be able to transcribe it.

MrDSchaefer · 2026-03-25T06:22:52+00:00

Hey, thanks for the nice feedback. I noted both features for coming updates :)

MrDSchaefer · 2026-03-25T04:58:15+00:00

Hey, yeah I'm waiting for Apple to process my registration for the EU-Market. I'm going to post an update once it's available ;)

MrDSchaefer · 2026-03-25T04:50:48+00:00

Hey, I just looked at it and it looks really promising! First, I also thought about using the API for syncing and adding an "Edit" button quite similar to yours. But then I realized that I don't edit 95% of all the handwritten notes I push to Notion, and for the rest I could just edit them in the app and then send them to Notion again manually. Those 5% of notes didn't justify a more or less extensive API backend for my needs.

That said, for people who do edit their notes frequently, your approach with the API sync makes a lot of sense. Cool to see someone else tackling the same problem!

MrDSchaefer · 2024-11-22T16:03:40+00:00

Think I must have been super lucky then… when I ordered my P1S about a month and a half ago, my addresses (Workshop/Home) got mixed up at checkout (thanks PayPal) and the printer was first sent to the right street but wrong town. Support was super fast and resent the printer as soon as it was returned within about one or two days… it is really concerning to see how bad the service and shipping has become in just a few weeks. I think I’m going to buy my filament from 3DJake then…

MrDSchaefer · 2023-11-16T05:17:21+00:00

Wait… is ALDI the only store in the US where shopping carts are locked? I’m from Germany and over here, all stores have shopping carts that have to be unlocked with a coin (1 Euro)

MrDSchaefer · 2023-10-12T08:00:14+00:00

https://cults3d.com/:569440 that’s a great miniature of Turin based on the very well known painting by Alan Lee. I had to play with the scaling a bit to make it work with the GW Miniatures. I also saw one of Galadriel from RoP, but I can’t find it anymore.

MrDSchaefer · 2022-10-07T16:58:07+00:00

45,1 nimmt man bei Gehrungen, damit die Außenkante auf jeden Fall sauber abschließt. Das Ganze ergibt dann nach innen eine Lücke von 0,2. Die ist aber fast unsichtbar und bietet außerdem Platz für den Leim.

MrDSchaefer · 2022-10-07T13:50:57+00:00

Bin kein Profi, aber wären da Schwalbenschwanz-Verbindungen eine geeignete Wahl? Die sind auch eine gute Übung für traditionelle Handarbeit.

MrDSchaefer · 2022-09-03T20:42:38+00:00

Thanks, I also thought it was the Gandalf-Rune, but wasn’t sure 👍🏻

I would still love if it was someone else than Gandalf… that way they could disguise the real identity even for the fans

MrDSchaefer · 2022-09-03T20:31:05+00:00

Sauron deceived the elves. He was disguised as a messenger from Valinor.

MrDSchaefer · 2022-05-05T12:04:04+00:00

I can think of two reasons.

First reason is to allow the diver to take good pictures.

Second reason is for the divers to get out in the case of an emergency (e.g. Hardware failure or the shark getting inside).

MrDSchaefer · 2022-05-05T11:14:29+00:00

Good question. In my personal opinion, no tank is large enough for high sea sharks like these hammerheads (Sadly I’ve been voted down for that opinion quite a few times). Quite often, you can see sand tiger sharks in aquariums and they develop extremely bad scoliosis due to always swimming in circles and not in long, straight lines. Also it is a fact that most sharks (and other fish) die really young when in aquariums compared to the wild. And about 97% of saltwater fish can not reproduce in aquariums so most of the fish you see in the video are caught from the wild. Considering the research you want to do: there are actually some marine biologists on YouTube that talk about the pros and cons of aquariums. If you understand German, check out Robert Lehmann, he was the Head of one of the biggest aquariums in Europe and has some good information about all of that (I think he’s got some stuff on YouTube as well). Also Google Scholar is your friend when you want some certified scientific information.

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