Check what a Census variable means
Get the metadata behind a Census variable before it enters your analysis or planning brief.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Variable Details
Retrieves metadata and valid values for a dataset variable.
Why this helps
A variable code without its definition can lead to a misleading analysis or a wasted research pass.
- Review a variable's label, concept, and data type.
- Check attribute codes and valid-value constraints.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Agiled and Census Bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and identify the dataset, year, and variable to inspect.
- 3Select a Notis webhook trigger for your Agiled process.
- 4Choose where Notis should send run reports.
- 5Test with one real Census variable.
Questions about this workflow
What metadata is returned?
The action retrieves the label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints for a specific variable.
Does this action retrieve the estimate itself?
No. It looks up metadata for a variable. Use a data retrieval action when you need estimates.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agiled to Census bureau. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agiled 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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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Agiled and Census bureau, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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