Understand a Census variable before using it
Check what a variable means and what values it accepts before building it into a data request.
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
An unfamiliar variable code can slow analysis or lead to a query built around the wrong measure.
- Retrieve a variable's label and concept.
- Check data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints.
- Reduce uncertainty before a Census query is run.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airtop and Census bureau once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in plain language or in Automations, New Automation.
- 3Ask Notis to retrieve and explain the metadata for the specified dataset, year, and variable.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one variable code and confirm the dataset and year.
Questions about this workflow
What details are returned?
The action retrieves metadata such as the variable label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints for a Census dataset and year.
Can I use this before ACS or decennial queries?
Yes, when the selected dataset and year support the variable. Check metadata before using a variable in a subsequent data query.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Airtop to Census bureau. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Airtop 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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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Airtop and Census bureau, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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