Keep track of available Census data for planning
Refresh the Census dataset catalog so your next market question starts with current dataset options.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
List Available Datasets
Lists all available datasets with metadata, vintages and endpoints to prepare data queries.
Why this helps
Planning research stalls when teams do not know which Census datasets and vintages are available.
- Retrieve the available Census datasets and their metadata.
- Review dataset vintages and API endpoints from the catalog.
- Reduce time spent searching for a suitable dataset.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AgencyZoom and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve the Census dataset catalog and summarize datasets, vintages, and endpoints relevant to the agency's specified research topics.
- 4Pick a recurring schedule and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test once and confirm the summary retains dataset names and vintage details.
Questions about this workflow
Does this retrieve demographic values?
No. It retrieves dataset catalog metadata to help identify options for later data requests.
Can it filter to topics important to the agency?
The instructions can ask Notis to summarize catalog entries relevant to specified research topics. Supply those topics in the prompt.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agencyzoom to Census bureau. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agencyzoom triggers
Census bureau actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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