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Rename an Amplitude category after taxonomy review

Keep category names clear and consistent after a deliberate taxonomy review.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Update Amplitude Event Category

Update an existing event category in amplitude. this action allows you to: - update the name of an existing event category - validate the new category name key features: - updates category names - returns success/failure status

Why this helps

Approved naming decisions are easy to postpone because they require a separate analytics console edit.

  • Apply naming decisions promptly
  • Improve event discoverability
  • Reduce taxonomy maintenance debt

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Amplitude in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation for approved category renames.
  • 3Tell Notis to rename the supplied existing category to the reviewed new name from the webhook payload.
  • 4Choose a Notis webhook trigger and report channel.
  • 5Send one approved rename payload to test it.

Questions about this workflow

What if the old category does not exist?

Notis can report the failed update for review.

Can I include naming conventions?

Yes, include the convention in the automation instruction.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Typeform to Amplitude. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Typeform triggers

Amplitude actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Check Amplitude Cohort Status

Check the status of a cohort export request. this action allows you to: - poll the status of an in-progress cohort download request - determine if a cohort is ready for download

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Create Amplitude Event Category

Create a new event category in amplitude. this action allows you to: - create a new event category to organize event types - validate category name before creation key features: - creates event categories for organizing events - returns success/failure status

ActionInstant

New Form Response

Triggers when a respondent completes and submits the form.

TriggerInstant

Create Amplitude Event Type

Create a new event type in amplitude. this action allows you to: - define a new event type with various properties - associate the event with a category - add metadata like description, tags, and owner key features: - creates trackable events in your amplitude project - supports full event type configuration

ActionInstant

Delete Amplitude Event Category

Delete an event category from amplitude. this action allows you to: - delete an existing event category - remove category organization from events key features: - permanently removes event categories - returns success/failure status

ActionInstant

Delete Amplitude Event Type

Delete an event type from amplitude. this action allows you to: - remove an event type from your project - mark live events as deleted - remove planned events from the tracking plan key features: - different behavior based on event status (live, planned, etc.) - returns success/failure status

ActionInstant

Request Amplitude Cohort

Get a single cohort by id and initiate download. this action allows you to: - request a specific cohort from amplitude - optionally include user properties in the response - start the asynchronous download process key features: - supports filtering by specific user properties - returns a request id used for polling status and downloading - supports eu data residency

ActionInstant

Get Amplitude Event Categories

Get event categories from amplitude. this action allows you to: - get all event categories in your project - get a specific category by name

ActionInstant

Get Amplitude Event Type

Get a specific event type from amplitude by name. this action allows you to: - retrieve detailed information about a single event type - get all properties and metadata for the event key features: - retrieves comprehensive event type details - returns metadata like category, description, and settings - supports lookup by exact event name

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Typeform and Amplitude, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

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