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Insights from Building AI+FileMaker Solutions

Five years of articles covering real implementation challenges, performance optimizations, and lessons learned from production systems. No theory—just what actually works.

On Device AI with Apple Foundation Models

Using Apple Foundation Models with FileMaker Pro. Small, fast, on-device inference, what’s not to like?

What you’ learn: How to incorporate Foundation models into your FileMaker solution on Mac or iOS.

Published October 2025 • 3 min read

FileMaker 2025: Five Features That Change Everything

The latest platform capabilities and what they mean for your AI strategy. From natural language search to smarter automation—here’s what matters and why these features eliminate entire layers of complexity.

What you’ll learn: The five game-changing FileMaker 2025 features that let you build solutions that think like users, plus insights from the Claris AI Early Testing System on what’s really important.

Published July 2025 • 8 min read

40x Faster Semantic Search: From 80 Seconds to 2 Seconds

How we optimized FileMaker semantic search performance across 900,000 records using hybrid search techniques. Includes real benchmarks, code samples, and the architecture decisions that made the difference.

What you’ll learn: Specific techniques to dramatically improve semantic search performance, including local embedding servers, hybrid search patterns, and reranking strategies. Real code included.

Published June 2025 • 10 min read

Deep Dive: FileMaker 2024’s Semantic Search Feature

A practical introduction to implementing AI-powered semantic search in FileMaker. Step-by-step guide showing how to set up embeddings, configure AI accounts, and perform searches—all with working code examples.

What you’ll learn: How to implement semantic search with just four script steps, configure OpenAI integration, and build searchable databases that understand natural language queries.

Published June 2024 • 7 min read

More Technical Deep Dives

FileMaker and CoreML: Working with Images

Before Claris added built-in AI features, we were building machine learning into FileMaker using CoreML. This article shows how to get ML predictions on images with just three lines of code.

Why it matters: Shows our 4+ years of experience integrating AI into FileMaker—we didn’t just jump on the bandwagon when it became trendy.

Published December 2021

Real-Time FileMaker Log Management with Node-RED and RabbitMQ

How to move FileMaker Server logs into a message queue for real-time monitoring and notifications. Covers system architecture, Node-RED configuration, and practical use cases.

What you’ll learn: Advanced FileMaker Server monitoring, message queue integration, and event-driven architecture patterns.

Published August 2021

Understanding FileMaker’s OnWindowTransaction Script Trigger

Deep analysis of FileMaker’s OnWindowTransaction feature with a proof-of-concept showing real-time replication from FileMaker to SQLite through a Python API.

What you’ll learn: Advanced FileMaker integration patterns, real-time data synchronization, and working with ORMs for database replication.

Published October 2023

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Topics we cover:

  • AI integration architecture and patterns
  • Performance optimization and benchmarking
  • FileMaker platform updates and analysis
  • System integration and automation
  • Machine learning implementation
  • Technology strategy and decision-making

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Speaking Engagements

We share proven AI+FileMaker strategies at international conferences, covering practical implementation patterns, architectural decisions, and lessons from production systems.

Upcoming

EngageEU - Antwerp, Belgium (November 2025)

Recent Presentations

  • Claris Engage - Austin, Texas (March 2025)
  • Claris European HQ - London (February 2025)
  • FMBug Online User Group - Virtual (January 2025)
  • EngageEU - Malmö, Sweden (November 2024)
  • FileMaker Week - Rome, Italy (October 2024)
  • Claris European HQ - London (August 2024)
  • dotfmp - Berlin, Germany (June 2024)

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White Papers & Official Documentation

Claris AI Hosting White Paper

We were one of several contributors to the official Claris white paper on AI hosting architecture—the definitive technical guide used by FileMaker professionals worldwide for understanding AI deployment options, security considerations, and infrastructure decisions. If you’re thinking of running your own AI Server on FileMaker this is the definitive document. Download hosting white-paper

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