Get a focused answer from the table behind your research
Send a request with a question, have Notis collect the latest data, and query the table for the relevant rows.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Query Spreadsheet Table
This action is used to query a table in a google spreadsheet, call this action to query a table in a spreadsheet. execute sql-like select queries against spreadsheet tables. supports where conditions, order by, limit clauses. call this action after calling the get table schema action to query a table in a spreadsheet.
Why this helps
Searching through a large table for a small set of decision-ready rows takes time and attention.
- Query a table with conditions or ordering
- Return a focused set of rows for review
- Handle one-off research questions faster
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Apify and Google Sheets once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name the table query.
- 3Describe the Actor to run and the query to use on the target spreadsheet table.
- 4Pick a webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request and verify the returned rows against the table.
Questions about this workflow
Does this action support a full SQL language?
It supports SQL-like select queries with where conditions, order by, and limit clauses.
Should I inspect the table schema first?
Yes, use the schema action first when you need to confirm available columns before querying.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Apify to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Apify triggers
Google Sheets actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Aggregate Column Data
Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.
Append Dimension
Tool to append new rows or columns to a sheet, increasing its size. use when you need to add empty rows or columns to an existing sheet.
Batch get spreadsheet
Retrieves data from specified cell ranges in a google spreadsheet; ensure the spreadsheet has at least one worksheet and any explicitly referenced sheet names in ranges exist.
Batch update spreadsheet
Updates a specified range in a google sheet with given values, or appends them as new rows if `first cell location` is omitted; ensure the target sheet exists and the spreadsheet contains at least one worksheet.
Batch Update Values by Data Filter
Tool to update values in ranges matching data filters. use when you need to update specific data in a google sheet based on criteria rather than fixed cell ranges.
Clear Basic Filter
Tool to clear the basic filter from a sheet. use when you need to remove an existing basic filter from a specific sheet within a google spreadsheet.
Clear spreadsheet values
Clears cell content (preserving formatting and notes) from a specified a1 notation range in a google spreadsheet; the range must correspond to an existing sheet and cells.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Apify and Google Sheets, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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