Wotion

Wotion is an open-source library of fully customizable, dynamic widgets for Notion, distributed as a GitHub repository under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

What is Wotion?

Wotion is a collection of embeddable widgets that bring live, dynamic content into Notion pages. Users select a widget from the library, copy its link, and embed it into a Notion page; the widget then renders real-time data from services such as Spotify and stock market APIs. The project is built with Next.js and Chakra UI (per repository metadata), is independently managed, and is not affiliated with Notion. The entire codebase is open source, allowing anyone to self-host the widget service on their own server.

Key Features

• Fully customizable widgets — Each widget can be tailored to display preferences before embedding, giving users control over appearance and data shown.
• Copy-and-paste embedding — Widgets are embedded in Notion by simply copying a link and pasting it into a page, with no coding required.
• Free and open source — The library is released under GPL v3.0, and the author states it will remain free forever with no data collection or paid plans.
• Self-hostable — The repository includes startup instructions: clone the repo, run npm install, then npm run dev to serve widgets locally.
• Built with Next.js and Chakra UI — The project uses a modern React framework and a popular component library, as indicated by GitHub topics.
• MongoDB boilerplate included — A simple MongoDB setup is provided for optional user analytics on the production build; it is not required for the open-source version.
• Live data widgets — Repository topics list Spotify Web API and stocks, indicating widgets that fetch current playback information and market prices.
• Dynamic content — Widgets render real-time or frequently updated information rather than static images, making Notion pages more informative.

Who is it for?

• Notion power users who want to add live data blocks to their personal dashboards, such as a Spotify now-playing widget or a stock ticker embedded directly in Notion.
• Developers and self-hosters who prefer to run their own widget service by cloning the repository and following the startup instructions to serve widgets from their own infrastructure.
• Open-source contributors who want to request new widget ideas by opening issues or submit simple fixes, since PRs are accepted only for straightforward changes.

What can you do with Wotion?

• Personal productivity: Embed a Spotify now-playing widget to track listening activity inside a Notion dashboard.
• Investing: Display current stock prices in a Notion portfolio tracker using the stock widget.
• Custom dashboards: Enrich any Notion page with live external data without leaving the Notion ecosystem, by pasting the widget link.

How does Wotion work?

Choose a widget from the library, customize its options, copy the generated link, and embed that link into a Notion page using Notion's embed feature. The widget then fetches live data from the configured source and renders it inside the Notion page automatically.

Pricing

Wotion is free and open source. The repository states: "This library will forever be free and open source." There are no paid tiers, subscriptions, or data collection for profit.

Alternatives

• Indify — another service that provides embeddable widgets for Notion pages.

FAQ

Is Wotion free?

Yes. The project's README explicitly states that the library will forever be free and open source, and the code is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

How do I embed a widget in Notion?

Copy the link provided for the widget you want, then paste it into a Notion page using Notion's embed block or by pasting the URL directly. The widget will appear as a live embedded block.

Can I self-host Wotion?

Yes. The entire app is open source. Clone the repository, run npm install, then npm run dev to start a local server. A MongoDB boilerplate is included for optional analytics but is not needed for the open-source version.

Is Wotion affiliated with Notion?

No. Wotion is an independently operated application and is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Notion or its subsidiaries, as stated in the repository disclaimers.