Pair matching spreadsheets with database discovery
When a spreadsheet fits a saved search, get a quick view of the ClickHouse databases available for its work.
Trigger
Spreadsheet Search Match
Triggers when a new spreadsheet appears that matches a saved search. This trigger uses snapshot-based diffing to detect when spreadsheets matching the search criteria are newly created or become visible to the user.
Action
List ClickHouse Databases
List all databases in the clickhouse instance. useful for discovering available databases before querying tables.
Why this helps
Finding the right data source for newly surfaced spreadsheets can add manual setup work.
- Start database discovery when a spreadsheet matches your saved search.
- Reduce repeated manual exploration of database options.
- Get a database list in the report channel you choose.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and ClickHouse once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Describe in one instruction how to report available databases for spreadsheets matching your search.
- 4Pick Spreadsheet Search Match as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real matching spreadsheet and review the result.
Questions about this workflow
What does a search match mean here?
The trigger detects when spreadsheets matching a saved search are newly created or become visible to you.
Does it determine which database contains the spreadsheet's data?
No. The action lists databases. Any relationship between a spreadsheet and a database must be supplied in your instruction or determined separately.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Sheets to ClickHouse. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Sheets triggers
ClickHouse actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Execute ClickHouse Query
Execute a sql query in clickhouse and return the results. this is the primary action for querying data from clickhouse databases.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Database Schema
Get comprehensive schema overview of an entire database including all tables and optionally their column definitions. essential for ai agents to understand the complete database structure in a single call.
Aggregate Metric Changed
Triggers when an aggregate metric (SUM/COUNT/AVG/MIN/MAX) changes in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. This trigger monitors an aggregate calculation on a target column (optionally filtered by a search column/value) and fires when the calculated result changes.
Get Table Schema
Get detailed schema information for a specific table including column definitions, types, keys, and optionally sample data. this is essential for ai agents to understand table structure before constructing queries.
Cell Range Values Changed
Triggers when values in a specified A1 range change in Google Sheets. This trigger monitors a specific cell or range of cells and fires when any values change.
List ClickHouse Databases
List all databases in the clickhouse instance. useful for discovering available databases before querying tables.
Conditional Format Rule Changed
Triggers when conditional formatting rules change in a Google Spreadsheet. Detects when rules are added, updated, or removed. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
List ClickHouse Tables
List tables in clickhouse databases. returns information about tables including their engine, size, and row count.
Data Validation Rule Changed
Triggers when data validation rules change (added/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Developer Metadata Changed
Triggers when developer metadata entries change (new/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Filtered Range Values Changed
Polling trigger that monitors Google Sheets filtered ranges for value changes. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect when values matching a data filter change. Emits the matched values when changes are detected.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Sheets and ClickHouse, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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