Charlie is Shovels’ AI research agent. Ask questions about permit data in plain English at charlie.shovels.ai and get instant answers — no filters, no downloads, no code required. Charlie is built on the full Shovels dataset and uses your Shovels API credits.Documentation Index
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What Charlie Can Do
Charlie can answer complex, natural-language questions that would otherwise take minutes to build manually in the web app. Example questions:- “Find all solar permits filed in Connecticut by Freedom Forever in the last 12 months”
- “Which contractors pulled the most HVAC permits in Austin, TX last year?”
- “How many ADU permits were issued in Los Angeles County in 2024?”
- “Show me roofing contractors in Phoenix with more than 50 permits filed”
- “What’s the average job value for new construction permits in Denver?”
When to Use Charlie
Charlie is ideal when you want a quick answer without building a search from scratch. Use it when:- You have a specific research question (contractor, geography, permit type)
- You want to verify data before pulling a full export
- You’re not sure what filters to use in the web app
- You want to explore the data conversationally
For bulk exports or recurring data pulls, Shovels Online or the API will serve you better.