Claris International Inc., an Apple subsidiary and global leader in low-code solutions, today unveiled FileMaker 2025, its most advanced and ambitious release yet. Packed with groundbreaking AI integration, enhanced developer tooling, and seamless interoperability across the Claris Platform, this release redefines what’s possible with FileMaker in both professional development and enterprise environments.
AI and LLMs Take Center Stage
FileMaker 2025 introduces native support for AI and large language models (LLMs), bringing intelligence directly into your applications:
Generate AI Responses: Use prompt-based scripting to generate AI content dynamically within apps.
Natural Language Queries: Convert plain-English prompts into SQL or FileMaker queries.
RAG Capabilities: Build context-aware AI systems using your own PDFs and documents.
Vector-Based Semantics: Enable semantic search across text and images using AI embeddings.
Reusable AI Logic: Deploy regression models and prompt templates for predictive, scalable intelligence.
This AI feature set represents a strategic leap forward, allowing developers to build smarter, more intuitive applications—without third-party tools or platforms.
Unifying the Claris Platform: Studio, Connect, and FileMaker
FileMaker 2025 now offers tighter integration with Claris Studio and Claris Connect, delivering a modern, scalable platform to power web apps, data collection tools, and automated workflows:
External Web Access: Securely publish FileMaker data to Claris Studio views.
Form & Data Scalability: Studio now supports 100,000+ records per view.
Granular Access Control: Apply fine-tuned, record-level permissions in Studio.
Connect Workflows: Trigger real-time automations across Slack, Google Sheets, and more.
Unified Licensing: Claris Studio and Connect are now provisioned automatically with a FileMaker license.
This expansion positions Claris as a true full-stack platform for database-driven web and mobile experiences—delivered with the power of FileMaker at its core.
Developer Empowerment: More Power, Less Friction
FileMaker 2025 also introduces tools designed to supercharge developer productivity:
New Script Steps: Includes Go to List of Records and enhanced find/navigation commands.
New Functions: GetFieldsOnLayout, GetTextFromPDF, JSONParse, and new ML prediction tools (MLRegressionPred, PredictFromModel).
Organizational Enhancements: Custom functions now support folders—just like layouts and scripts.
These additions reduce repetitive work and open new doors for advanced logic, automation, and machine learning use cases.
Modern User Experience, Smarter Deployment
From the desktop to the cloud, FileMaker 2025 introduces important quality-of-life improvements:
User Interface Upgrades
Refreshed macOS UI for FileMaker Pro
Script Workspace enhancements, including code folding
Improved layout group management with Add/Remove from Group
FileMaker Server Enhancements
Support for Ubuntu 22 and 24
Improved JSON parsing and patching tools
New Admin API functions and Let’s Encrypt SSL integration
Threading and memory optimizations for greater performance
FileMaker Go & WebDirect
iOS 18.4 support with enhanced keyboard/hover interactions
iOS Files app integration for file management
WebDirect updates: native right-click menus, browser warnings, extended session limits, and custom homepages via Admin Console
FileMaker Cloud
Local time zone support
Auto-refresh for script tokens
Node.js security improvements
Together, these changes make FileMaker more performant, secure, and user-friendly across every deployment environment.
A Future-Proof Platform for AI-Driven Workflows
“FileMaker 2025 is a leap forward—not just for our platform, but for how businesses build smart, secure, and scalable solutions,” said [Insert Claris spokesperson]. “Whether you’re a solo developer or an enterprise team, this release puts AI, automation, and seamless web integration within reach.”
About Claris International Inc.
Claris, an Apple subsidiary, is a leader in low-code development tools. With a rich history of empowering problem solvers, Claris provides a powerful suite of tools including FileMaker, Claris Studio, and Claris Connect—all working together to help teams build custom apps faster and smarter.