Why does the Chat Trigger node prevent testing of Notion nodes in n8n?

It sounds like you're experiencing an issue where the workflow simply returns you to the editor without any output when using the Chat Trigger node. This behavior is expected when testing with the Chat Trigger node because:

• Live Chat Input Required: The Chat Trigger node is designed to wait for actual chat messages. Unlike the manual trigger, it won’t simulate a chat event during testing in the editor.
• Execution Behavior: Every incoming chat message triggers an execution (which can count against your execution allowance), so simply clicking “Test” without an actual chat event won’t start the workflow execution.

To test your notion nodes connected to the Chat Trigger node, you have a couple of options:

1. Simulate a Chat Message:
   Send an actual message through the chat interface or use a tool like Postman/curl to trigger the webhook URL configured in your Chat Trigger node. This simulates a real chat event and starts the workflow.

2. Switch to Manual Testing Temporarily:
   Use the Manual Chat Trigger node (or temporarily disable the Live Chat configuration) to ensure the rest of your workflow (including the notion nodes) is working correctly. Note that the Manual Chat Trigger was replaced in later versions by the Chat Trigger node; however, using it in a testing scenario might help isolate the issue.

Remember, when using the Chat Trigger node, it is essential that an actual event (message) is received to initiate the workflow. If you have any more questions or need further clarification on node testing in n8n, feel free to ask.