React-Notion-X: The Ultimate Notion Renderer For React

Notion has become one of the most popular tools for managing content, wikis, and databases. However, embedding Notion pages in custom applications isn't always straightforward. That's where react-notion-x comes in—a powerful and accurate React renderer for Notion that supports server-side rendering, code syntax highlighting, equations, collection views, and more.

In this blog, we'll explore how react-notion-x works, its key features, and how to integrate it into your projects effectively.

What is React-Notion-X?

react-notion-x is an open-source library that enables developers to render Notion pages dynamically in React applications. Unlike other renderers, it provides:

• Accurate React Rendering – Ensures a smooth and fast experience.

• Server-Side Rendering (SSR) – Essential for SEO and performance.

• Code Syntax Highlighting – Supports programming languages with proper formatting.

• Equations & Math Rendering – Ideal for displaying complex formulas.

• Customizable Styles & Components – Override CSS styles for a personalized look.

• Fast & Efficient Fetching – Optimized data retrieval for better performance.

Why Use React-Notion-X?

Notion does not provide an official API to fully render pages in React. Many developers rely on react-notion-x because it offers:

✅ Full support for Notion content (databases, pages, collections).

✅ Fast rendering performance using optimized fetch mechanisms.

✅ Better customization compared to other solutions.

✅ Compatible with Next.js for server-side rendering.

How to Install and Use React-Notion-X

1. Install the Package

To get started, install the necessary dependencies:

1npm install react-notion-x notion-client

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You'll also need react-notion-x styles for proper rendering:

1npm install katex prism-react-renderer

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2. Fetch and Render a Notion Page

Here's a basic implementation to render a Notion page in a React project:

1import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
2import { NotionRenderer } from 'react-notion-x';
3import { NotionAPI } from 'notion-client';
4
5const NotionPage = ({ pageId }) => {
6  const [recordMap, setRecordMap] = useState(null);
7
8  useEffect(() => {
9    async function fetchData() {
10      const notion = new NotionAPI();
11      const data = await notion.getPage(pageId);
12      setRecordMap(data);
13    }
14    fetchData();
15  }, [pageId]);
16
17  return recordMap ? <NotionRenderer recordMap={recordMap} fullPage /> : <p>Loading...</p>;
18};
19
20export default NotionPage;

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3. Customize Styles & Components

You can customize the default styles and components by overriding them:

1<NotionRenderer
2  recordMap={recordMap}
3  components={{ Code: CustomCodeBlock }}
4  darkMode={true}
5/>

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This allows you to modify the way Notion elements are rendered, including code blocks, collection views, and more.

Key Features of React-Notion-X

1. Server-Side Rendering (SSR)

If you're using Next.js, you can enable SSR to improve performance and SEO.

1export async function getStaticProps() {
2  const notion = new NotionAPI();
3  const recordMap = await notion.getPage('your-notion-page-id');
4
5  return {
6    props: {
7      recordMap,
8    },
9    revalidate: 60, // Regenerate every 60 seconds
10  };
11}

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2. Code Syntax Highlighting

React-Notion-X supports syntax highlighting using Prism.js for better code readability.

3. Rendering Equations (KaTeX)

Mathematical equations are properly displayed using KaTeX support.

1import 'katex/dist/katex.min.css';

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4. Collection Views & Databases

Notion’s databases and collection views are fully supported, allowing structured data display.

Comparison: React-Notion-X vs Other Notion Renderers

Feature	react-notion-x	Other Libraries
Server-Side Rendering	✅ Yes	❌ No
Code Syntax Highlight	✅ Yes	⚠️ Limited
Custom Components	✅ Yes	⚠️ Limited
Equations Support	✅ Yes	❌ No
Collection Views	✅ Yes	⚠️ Partial

Use Cases for React-Notion-X

• Blogs & Documentation – Easily render Notion pages as blog posts.

• Internal Dashboards – Use Notion as a CMS for managing content.

• Developer Portfolios – Display code samples with syntax highlighting.

• Data-Driven Applications – Render Notion databases dynamically.

License & Open Source Contribution

react-notion-x is open-source and maintained by OSS contributors. If you want to contribute, check out the GitHub repository .

The Bottom Line!

If you're looking for the best React renderer for Notion, react-notion-x is the ultimate choice. With its fast performance, accurate rendering, and customization options, it’s the go-to solution for developers integrating Notion into React projects.

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