Explore what changed behind a spreadsheet metric
A changed total or average raises questions. Start a ready to use Python sandbox so you can examine the numbers and test explanations.
Trigger
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.
Action
Create Sandbox
Create a sandbox to execute python code in a jupyter notebook cell. this is useful for agents to communicate, execute code, see output, read files, write files, etc. it's like you own personal computer, but in the cloud. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
Why this helps
When a key metric shifts, founders can lose time finding the relevant data and setting up a place to analyze it.
- React to changes in SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN, or MAX results
- Begin analysis in a Python notebook sandbox
- Keep the metric shift connected to a follow-up investigation
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and Codeinterpreter once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, then choose a name and report channel.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Python sandbox when the monitored aggregate changes, including the metric details in the run report.
- 4Choose the Aggregate Metric Changed trigger.
- 5Test it with one real example and review the run report.
Questions about this workflow
What starts this workflow?
It starts when the monitored aggregate calculation changes in Google Sheets.
Does the sandbox automatically explain why the metric changed?
The trigger reports the aggregate change. Deeper explanations depend on the data and context available to the automation.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Sheets to Codeinterpreter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Sheets triggers
Codeinterpreter actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Sandbox
Create a sandbox to execute python code in a jupyter notebook cell. this is useful for agents to communicate, execute code, see output, read files, write files, etc. it's like you own personal computer, but in the cloud. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Execute Code
Execute python code in a sandbox and return any result, stdout, stderr, and error. use /home/user folder to write/read files. try to not use plt.show() as the code is executed remotely. use files for image/chart output instead.
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 File
Get a file from the sandbox and returns the file. the files should be read from /home/user folder.
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.
Run Terminal Command
Run a command in the terminal and returns the stdout, stderr, and error code. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
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.
Upload File
Upload a file to the sandbox environment. the files should be uploaded to the /home/user folder.
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.
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