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Create a knowledge base chatbot with OpenAI and Notion for website embedding

Needs changes

by Gegenfeld ✓ · 489 views · created 2025-07-26 · Support Chatbot, AI RAG

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: AI Agent v1 (old agent modes). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This AI workflow has 5 nodes and runs when a chat message arrives. Along the way it connects OpenAI Chat Model and Notion.

How it runs

Trigger: When a chat message arrives.

  1. Smart AI Agent (AI Agent): runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model; 1 tool (Set & Get Notion Database); memory: Remember Chat History

Services it uses

OpenAI Chat ModelNotion

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • AI Agent v1 (old agent modes) in Smart AI Agent (v1.7): replace with Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.

Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).

Removed in 3.0Replace with
AI Agent v1 (old agent modes)
Smart AI Agent (v1.7)
Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.

Nodes used (5)

From the author

This workflow creates an AI chatbot that uses your Notion database as a knowledge base and allows for website embedding (e.g., as a customer support chatbot). The AI agent can automatically query your Notion pages and databases to provide accurate, contextual…

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