See a valid Census query pattern before you begin
Get example query patterns for a dataset and vintage before assembling a location data request.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Dataset Examples JSON
Retrieves example query patterns for a Census dataset and year.
Why this helps
Unfamiliar Census query syntax can turn a straightforward research question into trial and error.
- Returns example query patterns for a specific dataset and vintage.
- Shows example geography levels and variable names.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Addresszen and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named Census Query Example Finder.
- 3Tell Notis to use the submitted address as research context and retrieve JSON query examples for the specified Census dataset and vintage.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one dataset and vintage.
Questions about this workflow
What format does the action return?
It returns example API query patterns in JSON.
Can this replace a data query?
No. It helps understand query structure. Choose a data action to retrieve Census data.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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Addresszen triggers
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