Searching for data in a database often requires knowing the exact fields, operators, and syntax—something that can slow down even experienced users. With FileMaker 2025, that barrier is gone thanks to the new Find by Natural Language feature, which lets you search your data using plain English.
This update bridges the gap between human-friendly input and database-driven insights, making it easier for teams to quickly get the answers they need without technical expertise.
How Natural Language Search Works
The Find by Natural Language feature uses built-in AI capabilities to interpret your request, translate it into a structured query, and return the relevant records—all without you touching a search operator or complex find request.
Example searches you could run:
“Show all orders over $5,000 placed in the last 90 days”
“List employees who started in the marketing department this year”
“Find customers in New York with overdue invoices”
FileMaker processes the plain text and runs the correct SQL query or FileMaker Find operation in the background.
Why It’s a Game-Changer for Users and Developers
For users, it means no more guessing at field names or filtering options—just type what you want in everyday language. For developers, it means fewer custom search layouts, simplified training, and the ability to make complex datasets accessible to everyone in the organization.
Real-World Applications
Sales teams can quickly pull customer lists without relying on IT support
Customer service teams can filter service tickets by status or priority in seconds
Operations teams can review inventory or shipping records with a single request
By lowering the learning curve, Natural Language Search encourages more engagement with your data, which leads to better, faster decision-making.
The Find by Natural Language feature in FileMaker 2025 transforms how teams interact with data. Instead of navigating complex search tools, users can simply type their request in plain English and let FileMaker handle the rest.
Want to see how Claris FileMaker can make your data more accessible and actionable? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.