The full version of this article teaches non-developers how to configure Notion's UI into a working CRM. This is the developer take: don't configure the UI — automate around the API. I run a small-business CRM stack on Notion for ~$5/month total infrastructure (Notion Free + a $6 VPS for cron jobs and webhooks). Below is the actual code, the rate-limit math, and where this breaks down.
If you're a non-dev founder, read the full version for the UI-first setup. If you're a developer who wants to skip the SaaS subscription and own your stack, this is for you.
The architecture
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