Claris Studio Is Winding Down — Here's What It Means (and What Comes Next)Claris Studio ends March 15, 2027. If your team built on Studio, here's what it means, what a FileMaker-native migration looks like, and how ProofKit can help.Read MoreFMPerception 26: Native Apple Silicon Support and FileMaker 2026 CompatibilityFollowing the updated naming convention of the newest FileMaker, FMPerception 26 is now available for all users! This update adds two major changes: First, support for FileMaker 2026. Get an overview of all the developer-focused features FileMaker 2026 has to offer using the new Database Design Reports (DDRs). Second, native support for Apple Silicon! Now users with M-series Macs can utilize their processing power for smoother analysis across the board. Users with large multi-file solutions will feel the difference. Read More
ProofKitProofKit helps you create modern web interfaces for FileMaker without becoming a web developer first. It connects your AI agent to your file, gives it useful context, and closes the loop so it can build, test, refine, and deploy interfaces that fit your app.
OttomaticWith world-class infrastructure focused on speed, security, and flexibility, Ottomatic helps you develop, host, and deploy modern Claris FileMaker applications.
OttoFMSOttoFMS helps developers automate data migrations, transfer files between servers, create receivers for incoming webhooks, perform offsite backups, and more. OttoFMS is the successor to Otto v3, and it is now completely FREE.
FMPerceptionHave a question about the structure of your FileMaker custom app? Don’t wait for long analysis reports to run or settle for stale data. Get the answer now, so you can keep developing.
FMComparisonFMComparison will give you an actionable list of differences between any two FileMaker files. Yes, you need this.
LedgerLinkEliminate duplicate data entry and the daily frustrations associated with keeping both systems up to date.
FMLayoutlensSay goodbye to hidden complexities — our 3D view reveals layout secrets at a glance. It’s the game-changer you need for a visual FileMaker experience.
ModLogTakes the output of the FileMaker Save as XML script step and converts it into a simple sortable change log of who last changed what FileMaker element and when.
fmSVGTake any SVG and convert it into a form that works better with FileMaker layout tools.
SimpleQA lightweight queuing system built in FileMaker, making it easier to build applications that work together in a loosely-coupled fashion. Also designed to integrate with OttoFMS for receiving webhooks.
FMPerceptionHave a question about the structure of your FileMaker custom app? Don’t wait for long analysis reports to run or settle for stale data. Get the answer now, so you can keep developing.
OttomaticWith world-class infrastructure focused on speed, security, and flexibility, Ottomatic helps you develop, host, and deploy modern Claris FileMaker applications.
OttoFMSOttoFMS helps developers automate data migrations, transfer files between servers, create receivers for incoming webhooks, perform offsite backups, and more. OttoFMS is the successor to Otto v3, and it is now completely FREE.
Claris Studio Is Winding Down — Here's What It Means (and What Comes Next)Claris Studio ends March 15, 2027. If your team built on Studio, here's what it means, what a FileMaker-native migration looks like, and how ProofKit can help.Read MoreFMPerception 26: Native Apple Silicon Support and FileMaker 2026 CompatibilityFollowing the updated naming convention of the newest FileMaker, FMPerception 26 is now available for all users! This update adds two major changes: First, support for FileMaker 2026. Get an overview of all the developer-focused features FileMaker 2026 has to offer using the new Database Design Reports (DDRs). Second, native support for Apple Silicon! Now users with M-series Macs can utilize their processing power for smoother analysis across the board. Users with large multi-file solutions will feel the difference. Read MoreClaris Studio Is Winding Down — Here's What It Means (and What Comes Next)Claris Studio ends March 15, 2027. If your team built on Studio, here's what it means, what a FileMaker-native migration looks like, and how ProofKit can help.Read MoreFMPerception 26: Native Apple Silicon Support and FileMaker 2026 CompatibilityFollowing the updated naming convention of the newest FileMaker, FMPerception 26 is now available for all users! This update adds two major changes: First, support for FileMaker 2026. Get an overview of all the developer-focused features FileMaker 2026 has to offer using the new Database Design Reports (DDRs). Second, native support for Apple Silicon! Now users with M-series Macs can utilize their processing power for smoother analysis across the board. Users with large multi-file solutions will feel the difference. Read More
The Context Podcast: Interview with Ryan McCannIn this episode, Ernest Koe sits down with Ryan McCann, CEO of Claris, for a wide-ranging conversation about leading a software company through an era of rapid AI change. Ryan shares how he thinks about durable product advantage versus commoditized agentic development and why he believes the role of FileMaker is only going to grow. He also opens up on navigating the transition into the CEO seat, managing signal versus noise from the community, and what the FileMaker 2026 release signals about where the platform is headed.Read MoreClaris Studio Is Winding Down — Here's What It Means (and What Comes Next)Claris Studio ends March 15, 2027. If your team built on Studio, here's what it means, what a FileMaker-native migration looks like, and how ProofKit can help.Read MoreFMPerception 26: Native Apple Silicon Support and FileMaker 2026 CompatibilityFollowing the updated naming convention of the newest FileMaker, FMPerception 26 is now available for all users! This update adds two major changes: First, support for FileMaker 2026. Get an overview of all the developer-focused features FileMaker 2026 has to offer using the new Database Design Reports (DDRs). Second, native support for Apple Silicon! Now users with M-series Macs can utilize their processing power for smoother analysis across the board. Users with large multi-file solutions will feel the difference. Read More
Claris Studio ends March 15, 2027. If your team built on Studio, here's what it means, what a FileMaker-native migration looks like, and how ProofKit can help.
A few weeks ago, Ryan McCann wrote that Claris is bringing agentic development to FileMaker. Last Thursday, they previewed what some of that looks like. If you haven't watched it, go check it out here. Proof has been actively contributing to Claris's efforts in this initiative. We think it's important that agentic development capabilities are a native (“first-party”) feature of FileMaker.
In this episode of the Context Podcast, Ernest Koe, Todd Geist, and Eric Luce dive into This Week in AI: FileMaker Edition. They explore Claris’ strategic pivot and the evolving core value proposition of FileMaker within the AI engineering era. The team also introduces ProofKit, our new toolkit for agentic FileMaker development, discussing how we’re sharing it with the world. Tune in to understand why navigating this AI-driven landscape—filled with both immense opportunity and complex security risks—is more critical than ever.
AI produces outputs that are standard. In other words, they follow well-established and widely used patterns. You can best leverage AI tools by asking yourself which parts of your goal benefit from a well-established approach and which would be better served by something unique.
In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe and Todd Geist for another installment of "This Week in AI". They begin with their experiences with Claude CoWork and their internal use cases, such as automatic time tracking. They also discuss the importance of project setup and making sure that agents have their own isolated data to keep things moving quickly and securely.
Experienced developers may be uniquely susceptible to AI-fueled euphoria — not because they understand AI less, but because they understand software development more. A look at why vibe coding hits differently when you've done it the hard way.
Join Ernest, Brian, and Kyle in this episode of The Context Podcast! This episode is a demo of TopCallStats, our newest tool in the Ottomatic Cloud Console. Upload your data, or pull directly from your Ottomatic server to get a visual graph of your performance data. Instead of parsing through an indecipherable log, you can get a clear understanding of your data and pinpoint issues with ease. In the last half of the conversation, they discuss how they used agentic coding to flesh out the tool quickly.
In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Todd Geist and Ernest Koe as they discuss the whirlwind of activity in the AI space and how that affects FileMaker. They go over the practices and theories behind “vibe coding”, agentic engineering, the different platforms, and more.
Todd Geist presented Practical AI: Lessons Learned from Building ProofChat last November in Antwerp and the videos are now available.
At EngageU 2025 in Antwerp, AI took center stage as FileMaker developers explored the potential and challenges of integrating large language models into their workflows. Beyond technical sessions, the conference highlighted the irreplaceable value of in-person connections, where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and human interaction transform professional relationships. ProofChat's debut and the rich conversations between developers underscored that breakthrough innovations still emerge through direct human exchange.
The Context Podcast dives into ProofChat, a groundbreaking free AI tool that seamlessly integrates conversational interfaces into FileMaker solutions. Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and Ernest Koe explore how this innovative technology can transform development workflows, offering insights into both the potential benefits and important considerations of AI integration.
ProofChat transforms how FileMaker developers integrate AI into their apps, offering a powerful conversational interface that lets users chat directly with their data. This module connects automatically to your FileMaker schema, supports multiple AI models, and enables natural language interactions like asking questions, generating insights, and updating records. Designed to be practical and configurable, ProofChat makes advanced AI capabilities accessible right inside your FileMaker application.
Join FileMaker expert Todd Geist as he explores the groundbreaking AI features in Claris FileMaker 2025. Through recent Community Live sessions and upcoming livestreams with Richard Carlton, Geist is diving deep into how artificial intelligence is transforming database development and user experiences.
FileMaker 2025 represents a groundbreaking leap in database application development, introducing powerful AI integration that goes beyond surface-level improvements. With over a dozen new AI script steps and functions, developers can now implement semantic search, create chat experiences, and build intelligent agents directly within FileMaker. The release also offers a unique, privacy-focused option for running local AI models, giving businesses unprecedented control and capability in their database solutions.
Join Todd Geist in an exciting Community Live session to explore how AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) can transform your FileMaker applications. Learn groundbreaking techniques like natural language search, PDF text extraction, and AI-powered data interactions in the upcoming FileMaker 2025 release. This free webinar offers developers a first look at powerful new capabilities that will revolutionize how you work with business data.
Dive into the exciting world of generative AI and FileMaker development, where an AI assistant helps write complex scripts for the OttoFMS API. In this playful experiment, the author demonstrates how AI can generate precise, commented FileMaker scripts for tasks like deleting builds, restarting services, and potentially renaming files, showcasing the transformative potential of AI in developer workflows.
FileMaker 2024 brings groundbreaking AI capabilities that transform how developers can leverage data, including native vector embeddings and semantic search. The release introduces 26 new features in FileMaker Pro and 57 in FileMaker Server, with significant improvements in AI integration, developer workflows, and platform stability. These enhancements promise to unlock new potential for database management and AI-powered solutions.
In this exploration of modern work, the author reflects on how our workspace—both physical and mental—defines our professional experience. Drawing from personal tech history and colleagues' insights, the post reveals how creating personalized, comfortable work environments is crucial for productivity and well-being in today's remote and hybrid world. From quirky desk artifacts to establishing clear boundaries, the key is crafting a space that truly works for you.
Todd Geist and Cris Ippolite explore the transformative potential of AI and Large Language Models in the FileMaker ecosystem. This Context Podcast episode offers insights into how emerging technologies might reshape application development and problem-solving strategies. Listen as these industry experts discuss AI's impact and their predictions for the future of tech innovation.
