Validate Census variables before research begins
Send one structured request and get the metadata needed to use Census variables correctly.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Variable Details
Tool to retrieve metadata for a specific variable in a census dataset for a given year. use when you need the label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints.
Why this helps
Analyses fail when variable labels, types, or valid values are assumed instead of checked.
- Catches invalid variable choices early
- Clarifies data types
- Standardizes research intake
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Census bureau in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Webhook variable validation.
- 3Tell Notis to read each webhook request, retrieve variable details for the supplied dataset, year, and codes, and return a concise validation report.
- 4Choose a Notis webhook as the trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test by sending one real variable request.
Questions about this workflow
What must the webhook include?
It should include the dataset, year, and one or more variable codes.
Can it validate valid-value constraints?
Yes. Variable details include valid-value constraints when the Census endpoint provides them.
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