Best Way to Export Notion Table for LLM Step Breakdown

Ciaran E. · 2026-01-26T22:10:29.657Z

I want to write updated documentation for our notion page, and a clay table is a key component. I want to export the entire table to an LLM so it can idenfity the steps within and break them down in a palatable format. Whats the best way to do this?

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The best approach is to export your Clay table as a CSV file, which you can then feed to an LLM for analysis.
Here's how to do it:
Export Process:
1.
Go to the 'Actions' menu in your Clay table
2.
Click 'Export' modal
3.
Hit 'Download CSV' button [1]
Create a Clean Export View:
Before exporting, duplicate your current view and hide columns you don't need. Focus on including only the raw values that matter for your documentation - exclude intermediate columns like email validation, creator updates, and other non-essential data.
Why CSV Works Best:
CSV provides universal compatibility and is perfect for LLM processing since it's structured, readable text that most AI tools can easily parse and analyze. [2]
Once exported, you can upload the CSV to your preferred LLM (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) with a prompt asking it to identify workflow steps and break them down into documentation-friendly format for your Notion page.
The processing time depends on your dataset size, but you'll find the file in your downloads folder once complete. [3]
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Is that what you were looking for?
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If you need any more help with exporting your Clay table or using it with an LLM, please let me know. Would you like to share more details about what you're trying to achieve with the documentation?
Ciaran E.
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hmmm so I actually want the nuance within all the prompts
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For preserving prompt nuance, you'll want to avoid the standard CSV export approach since it strips out detailed content from complex fields. [1]
Instead, consider using our Notion integration directly - go to "Add Enrichment" > select "Notion" to create pages, manage database items, and append content while mapping your Clay data directly to Notion. [2] This preserves the full context and formatting of your prompts.
Alternatively, create a custom export view where you specifically include all prompt-related columns without hiding any of the detailed content you need. [3] Object fields and integration outputs that show complex data won't display their full raw values in CSV exports, so keeping them visible in your view is crucial.
What specific types of prompts are you working with - are these AI enrichment prompts, email templates, or something else?
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If you still need help with preserving the nuance in your prompts or exporting your Clay table, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about the types of prompts you’re working with or any specific challenges you’re facing?
Ciaran E.
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detailed ai enrichment prompts, approx 20 rows worth
Clay Support
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For detailed AI enrichment prompts, you'll need to work around CSV export limitations since complex AI fields can show as '<object>' values instead of full content.
Best approach for preserving prompt nuance:
1.
Create dedicated export columns - Before exporting, manually create separate columns for your AI-generated fields to ensure their full data is accessible.
2.
Use our Notion integration directly - Go to "Add Enrichment" > select "Notion" to create pages, manage database items, and append content while mapping your Clay data directly to Notion. This preserves full context and formatting. [1]
3.
Optimize your export view - Duplicate your current table view and include all prompt-related columns without hiding any detailed content. Object fields won't display raw values in CSV exports, so keeping them visible in your view is crucial. [2] [3]
The Notion integration is probably your best bet since it maintains the structure and nuance of your prompts while feeding directly into your documentation workflow.
677daeb5f8cd8fa764fa7172_677dae78ed412a0acd327695_Screenshot-25202025-01-07-2520at-25202_43_07-25E2-2580-25AFPM.png(118 kB)
Clay Support
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Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
APP
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If you still need help with preserving the nuance in your AI enrichment prompts or exporting your Clay table, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more details about the specific challenges you’re facing or any other aspects you want to explore?

Clay Support
APP
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The best approach is to export your Clay table as a CSV file, which you can then feed to an LLM for analysis.
Here's how to do it:
Export Process:
1.
Go to the 'Actions' menu in your Clay table
2.
Click 'Export' modal
3.
Hit 'Download CSV' button [1]
Create a Clean Export View:
Before exporting, duplicate your current view and hide columns you don't need. Focus on including only the raw values that matter for your documentation - exclude intermediate columns like email validation, creator updates, and other non-essential data.
Why CSV Works Best:
CSV provides universal compatibility and is perfect for LLM processing since it's structured, readable text that most AI tools can easily parse and analyze. [2]
Once exported, you can upload the CSV to your preferred LLM (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) with a prompt asking it to identify workflow steps and break them down into documentation-friendly format for your Notion page.
The processing time depends on your dataset size, but you'll find the file in your downloads folder once complete. [3]
Clay Support
APP
·
·
Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
APP
·
·
If you need any more help with exporting your Clay table or using it with an LLM, please let me know. Would you like to share more details about what you're trying to achieve with the documentation?
Ciaran E.
·
·
hmmm so I actually want the nuance within all the prompts
Clay Support
APP
·
·
For preserving prompt nuance, you'll want to avoid the standard CSV export approach since it strips out detailed content from complex fields. [1]
Instead, consider using our Notion integration directly - go to "Add Enrichment" > select "Notion" to create pages, manage database items, and append content while mapping your Clay data directly to Notion. [2] This preserves the full context and formatting of your prompts.
Alternatively, create a custom export view where you specifically include all prompt-related columns without hiding any of the detailed content you need. [3] Object fields and integration outputs that show complex data won't display their full raw values in CSV exports, so keeping them visible in your view is crucial.
What specific types of prompts are you working with - are these AI enrichment prompts, email templates, or something else?
Clay Support
APP
·
·
If you still need help with preserving the nuance in your prompts or exporting your Clay table, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about the types of prompts you’re working with or any specific challenges you’re facing?
Ciaran E.
·
·
detailed ai enrichment prompts, approx 20 rows worth
Clay Support
APP
·
·
For detailed AI enrichment prompts, you'll need to work around CSV export limitations since complex AI fields can show as '<object>' values instead of full content.
Best approach for preserving prompt nuance:
1.
Create dedicated export columns - Before exporting, manually create separate columns for your AI-generated fields to ensure their full data is accessible.
2.
Use our Notion integration directly - Go to "Add Enrichment" > select "Notion" to create pages, manage database items, and append content while mapping your Clay data directly to Notion. This preserves full context and formatting. [1]
3.
Optimize your export view - Duplicate your current table view and include all prompt-related columns without hiding any detailed content. Object fields won't display raw values in CSV exports, so keeping them visible in your view is crucial. [2] [3]
The Notion integration is probably your best bet since it maintains the structure and nuance of your prompts while feeding directly into your documentation workflow.
677daeb5f8cd8fa764fa7172_677dae78ed412a0acd327695_Screenshot-25202025-01-07-2520at-25202_43_07-25E2-2580-25AFPM.png(118 kB)
Clay Support
APP
·
·
Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
APP
·
·
If you still need help with preserving the nuance in your AI enrichment prompts or exporting your Clay table, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more details about the specific challenges you’re facing or any other aspects you want to explore?