Add DNSFilter context to category count changes
A meaningful count change can prompt a quick look at the categories available in DNSFilter.
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
List All Categories
Tool to list all categories including internal categories. use when you need the complete set of filtering categories.
Why this helps
An aggregate changing in a tracking sheet may need context before anyone knows whether follow-up is useful.
- Pair an aggregate change with current category information
- Make spreadsheet signals easier to interpret
- Provide a concise report for follow-up
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and DNSFilter once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Describe that an aggregate metric change should retrieve DNSFilter categories and summarize the change with the category list for review.
- 4Pick the Google Sheets Aggregate Metric Changed trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real aggregate change.
Questions about this workflow
Can this change filtering categories?
No. It lists categories and reports the aggregate change for a person to review.
What does the trigger monitor?
A selected SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN, or MAX calculation, optionally filtered by a search column and value.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Do this · Action
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