AI Operations Registry Setup¶
Set up your personal AI Operations Registry in Notion to track business processes, workflows, AI assets, and connected applications.
Prerequisites¶
- Notion account (free or paid)
- Basic familiarity with Notion databases
Quick Setup (5 minutes)¶
Step 1: Open the Template¶
Click this link to access the AI Operations Registry template:
AI Operations Registry - Template
Step 2: Duplicate to Your Workspace¶
- Click the "Duplicate" button in the top-right corner
- Select your destination workspace
- The template will copy to your workspace with all 4 databases and sample entries
Step 3: Verify the Copy¶
After duplication, confirm you have:
- [ ] Business Processes database with 3 sample entries
- [ ] Workflows database with 3 sample entries
- [ ] AI Assets database with 3 sample entries
- [ ] Apps database with 3 sample entries
- [ ] Relations between databases are working (click a workflow to see linked items)
Understanding the Registry Structure¶
The Four Databases¶
| Database | Purpose | Key Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Business Processes | High-level business functions | Domain, LOB, Description |
| Workflows | Specific workflows within processes | Status, Type, Trigger, Process Outcome |
| AI Assets | Skills, prompts, agents, projects | Asset Type, Platform, Status, Dependencies |
| Apps | Connected applications & integrations | Type, Auth Type, Connection Status |
How Relations Work¶
The databases are linked to show how your operations connect:
- Each Business Process contains multiple Workflows
- Each Workflow can use multiple AI Assets and Apps
- Changes propagate automatically through relations
Customizing Your Registry¶
1. Update Domain Options¶
Edit the Domain select field in Business Processes to match your business areas: - Click any Domain cell → "Edit property" → Add/remove options
2. Add Your Asset Types¶
Customize the Asset Type options in AI Assets: - Skill, Prompt, Agent, Project, Context MD, etc.
3. Configure App Types¶
Update the Type field in Apps for your integration patterns: - API, MCP Server, Native Integration, Webhook, AI Browser
Next Steps¶
- Clear sample entries - Delete the example data when ready
- Add your first process - Start with one business domain
- Document existing workflows - Capture what you're already doing
- Connect to Claude - Add the Notion MCP server to give Claude access to your registry
Connecting to Claude (Optional)¶
To let Claude read and update your registry:
- Configure the Notion MCP server (see Notion MCP documentation)
- Share your registry page with the Notion integration
- Ask Claude to help you document workflows or suggest AI assets
Troubleshooting¶
Relations not copying correctly? - This is rare with Notion duplicates. Try duplicating again. - Ensure you're duplicating the entire page, not individual databases.
Can't find the template? - The template must be shared publicly. Contact the course instructor if the link doesn't work.
Need to start over? - Delete your copy and duplicate the template again.
Questions?¶
Post in Slack or attend office hours for setup support.