20/12/2025
FileMaker MCP server – Ai and hosted FM files.
Connecting FileMaker to AI via MCP sounds simple — until it isn’t. From Node version traps and misleading error messages to token handling and PATH issues, setting up FileMaker with the Model Context Protocol can be a real challenge. But once everything clicks, the payoff is big: live AI access to your FileMaker schema, tools, and data. This article explores the common struggles — and why MCP is absolutely worth the effort.
06/12/2025
Figma Plugin for FMBetterForms
The new Figma-to-FMBetterForms plugin makes it easier than ever to design your UI before you build it. Create your layout visually in Figma, click a button, and instantly generate clean schema code ready to paste into FMBetterForms. This design-first workflow speeds up development, reduces rework, and gives FileMaker developers a powerful, modern way to build polished web interfaces with confidence.
06/12/2025
Using n8n as an Automation Agent for FileMaker Solutions
Many FileMaker developers know the situation: your solution needs to react to incoming events, talk to external APIs, enrich data with AI, or run background tasks that should not depend on user actions. FileMaker can handle a lot internally, but sometimes you need a reliable worker behind the scenes. This is exactly what n8n provides.
28/06/2025
Why Your FileMaker CRM Needs a Data Upgrade (and How to Start Today)
Most FileMaker CRMs suffer from outdated or incomplete data. In this post, we explore smart ways to clean, enrich, and maintain your CRM using tools like Google Places API, Hunter.io, and ChatGPT—combined with automation via n8n and FileMaker scripting. A must-read if your database needs a health check.
27/06/2025
Printing from FileMaker Server is possible
In some business processes it is of great use if prints are available without executing the print command from a client workstation. In a high capacity workflow like i.e. order picking, printing is basically a waste of time. Having a server print packing slips as orders come in, is much easier and faster.