Use Quick Actions

Update Notion tasks instantly from Discord using interactive buttons. Works on task databases only.

Before You Begin

📋 Prerequisites

Task database connected: At least one task database must be connected. See task management guide
Edit permissions: You need edit access to the Notion database

On Notification Rules (task databases only):

Notifications page → Create/edit rule for a task database → "Quick Action Buttons" multiselect field
Select: "Status change buttons" and/or "Assign to me button"
Buttons appear on notification cards

On Task Creation Confirmations:

Tasks page → Click "Configure" button on task database → "Quick Action Buttons" multiselect field
Select: "Status change buttons" and/or "Assign to me button"
Buttons appear on task creation confirmation cards

Click status button (e.g., "To Do", "Done") → Task updates instantly → See ephemeral confirmation

💡 Status Button Behavior

Updates instantly: Notion status changes immediately

Ephemeral confirmation: Only you see the confirmation message

May trigger notifications: If other rules match the status change, new notifications may be sent

Note: Buttons don't change appearance after clicking. Check confirmation or Notion for current status.

Click "Assign to me" → You're assigned to the task → See confirmation with @mention

🔗 Account Linking Required

The "Assign to me" button requires account linking. If your Discord and Notion accounts aren't linked, the button won't appear.

💡 Assign Button Behavior

Replaces assignees: Sets you as the assignee (replaces existing assignees)

Confirmation with @mention: Shows your Discord @mention in the confirmation

May trigger notifications: If other rules watch the assignee property, new notifications may be sent

Scenario	Action Flow	Result
Full Discord Workflow	Create task with `/bug` → Click "Assign to me" → Progress through statuses: "To Do" → "In Progress" → "Done"	Complete task lifecycle without ever opening Notion
Daily Standups	Team reviews #task-inbox → Click "Assign to me" to claim tasks → Update status: "Backlog" → "To Do"	Complete task triage in Discord
Bug Lifecycle	New bug notification in #bugs → Click "Assign to me" → Progress through: "In Review" → "In Progress" → "Done"	Manage entire bug workflow from Discord
Quick Status Updates	See task notification → Click status button → Moves to "Done" or "Blocked"	One-click status changes

⏱️ 10-Minute Expiration

All buttons expire after 10 minutes for security - prevents accidental stale updates and ensures you're acting on current information.

Expired button? Use the most recent notification or update manually in Notion.

Having issues with quick actions? See Quick Actions Not Working troubleshooting guide for common problems and solutions.