Find Census variables that match a research question
When a brief names a topic but not the right measure, search the selected dataset's variable list and review the available options.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Dataset Variables JSON
Retrieves all variables available in a Census dataset.
Why this helps
Research requests often describe a topic in plain language while the dataset requires exact variable names.
- Retrieve variable names, labels, and data types for a dataset.
- Narrow a plain-language question to available measures.
- Make the chosen variable visible for review before querying data.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airparser and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to extract the topic, dataset, and vintage, retrieve available variables, and shortlist options by label while showing their exact variable names.
- 4Pick the Notis webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real research request that names a dataset.
Questions about this workflow
Does the workflow choose the correct variable automatically?
It can shortlist matching labels, but the researcher should review the exact variable and its definition before relying on it.
Can it query the estimate too?
This workflow discovers variables. Use an ACS or other data action after the measures and geography are selected.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Airparser triggers
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Recurring trigger
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When this happens · Trigger
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