organize-databaselisted
Install: claude install-skill n24q02m/better-notion-mcp
# Organize Database
Transform unstructured Notion pages into a well-designed, queryable database.
## Property Type Decision Guide
Choose the right property type -- LLMs frequently pick the wrong one:
| Data pattern | Correct type | Wrong choice (common mistake) |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed categories (status, priority) | `select` | `rich_text` (loses filtering) |
| Multiple tags per item | `multi_select` | `select` (only allows one) |
| References to other DBs | `relation` | `rich_text` (breaks linking) |
| Computed from relations | `rollup` | `formula` (can't aggregate across DBs) |
| True/false flags | `checkbox` | `select` with Yes/No (over-engineered) |
| Long-form content | Page body (blocks) | `rich_text` property (2000 char limit) |
## Property Format Reference
Every property value MUST use the correct nested format. The Notion API rejects flat values.
```jsonc
// WRONG -- flat values (API will error or silently fail)
{
"Tags": "engineering",
"Status": "In Progress",
"Description": "Some text"
}
// CORRECT -- properly typed nested objects
{
"Tags": { "multi_select": [{ "name": "engineering" }] },
"Status": { "select": { "name": "In Progress" } },
"Description": { "rich_text": [{ "text": { "content": "Some text" } }] },
"Name": { "title": [{ "text": { "content": "Page title" } }] },
"Done": { "checkbox": true },
"Due Date": { "date": { "start": "2026-03-23" } },
"URL": { "url": "https://example.com" },
"Count": { "number": 42 },
"Contact": { "