Find the right variables for your Census analysis
Describe the measure you need and let Notis inspect available dataset variables, labels, and values.
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
Searching a long variable catalog manually makes it easy to overlook the measure that matches your question.
- Retrieve available variable names, labels, data types, and valid values.
- Shortlist variables that fit the question you provide.
- Use variable definitions to prepare a more precise data request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Anthropic administrator and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it for variable discovery.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve available variables for the requested dataset and year and shortlist those related to your question.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one dataset and a concrete research question, then review the suggested variables.
Questions about this workflow
Can I request variables by topic?
Yes. Include a topic or measure in your request so Notis can summarize which available variables appear relevant.
Does this verify how a variable should be interpreted?
The action returns variable information. For a focused metadata lookup on a particular variable, use Get Variable Details.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Anthropic administrator to Census bureau. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Anthropic administrator 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.
Anthropic administrator and Census bureau, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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