Author: Kyo Logic

With FileMaker 2025, Claris has taken a major step forward in unifying its platform. One of the most powerful enhancements is the seamless integration between Claris FileMaker and Claris Studio. Claris provides multiple ways to connect FileMaker with Claris Studio, including Claris Connect, which supports intelligent, trigger-based workflows. These connections make it possible to set up responsive, event-driven interactions—so your systems can exchange data seamlessly as soon as something important happens. Businesses can now securely publish FileMaker data directly into Claris Studio, opening the door to scalable web apps and external data collection tools—without the need for complex third-party integrations.

Secure External Access to FileMaker Data

Previously, extending FileMaker data beyond the organization often required custom APIs, plugins, or external hosting solutions. Now, Claris Studio provides a direct bridge, enabling developers to publish FileMaker data securely to the web. This makes it possible to:

• Share data with clients or partners in a controlled environment
  
  

• Create portals for vendors, contractors, or distributed teams
  
  

• Collect inputs externally while keeping FileMaker as the system of record
  
  

Scalable Web Apps and Forms

Claris Studio isn’t just about basic web views. With support for 100,000+ records per view, Studio can handle enterprise-scale datasets. Developers can build:

• Customer intake or service request forms
  
  

• Survey and feedback systems
  
  

• External dashboards for reporting and analysis
  
  

All of this runs on the Claris platform, reducing dependency on outside web frameworks.

No More Third-Party Workarounds

In the past, businesses often relied on middleware or custom development to extend FileMaker apps to the web. With Studio’s integration, those workarounds aren’t necessary. FileMaker remains the secure backend database, while Studio provides a modern, scalable front end for external access.

Why This Matters

For developers and businesses alike, the seamless connection between FileMaker and Claris Studio means:

• Faster deployment of web-facing solutions
  
  

• Lower costs by eliminating third-party hosting or integrations
  
  

• Greater confidence in data security and compliance
  
  

• More flexibility to expand FileMaker’s reach beyond internal teams
  
  

The integration of Claris Studio and FileMaker is a game-changer for organizations that need to extend their data beyond internal users. Whether it’s building external portals, scalable data collection apps, or secure reporting tools, you can now do it all within the Claris ecosystem.

Want to explore how Claris FileMaker and Claris Studio can streamline your web apps and data collection? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.

 

 

 

 

If you’re still thinking of FileMaker as a standalone database for internal apps, you’re missing out on what makes it a modern business tool. A big part of that evolution? JSON.

Even if you’re not technical, understanding JSON will help you see why upgrading to FileMaker 2025 is critical for keeping your systems integrated, automated, and future-proof.

What is JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight format for organizing and transmitting data. It’s the lingua franca of modern software, used by virtually every API, web app, and cloud service.

Think of JSON as a super-flexible digital form that can carry data like:

• Customer records

• Order details

• Inventory updates

• API responses

It’s structured, yet highly adaptable—perfect for dynamic systems that need to exchange data cleanly and consistently.

Why JSON Matters in FileMaker

Older FileMaker versions struggled to communicate with other apps because they couldn’t easily read or write data in JSON format. But in current versions, including FileMaker 2024 and 2025, JSON is fully embraced with powerful new capabilities and integration with other applications. FileMaker 2025 brings new JSON functions and significant performance enhancements to enable AI and manage significant data integrations.

This means you can now:

• Integrate with APIs easily: Talk to web services like Slack, QuickBooks, Claris Studio, Shopify, or Salesforce.

• Build better dashboards: Use structured JSON data to power analytics.

• Simplify workflows: Claris Connect and Event-Driven Connect rely on JSON for payloads.

• Store complex data structures: Store flexible, nested data directly in FileMaker without needing dozens of related tables.

• Consolidate FileMaker scripting: JSON allows FileMaker elements to communicate far more effectively with other components greatly streamlining code and enhancing performance

Real-World Business Benefits

1. APIs & Automation

Want FileMaker to update your CRM, notify a Slack channel, or send customer data to QuickBooks? JSON is the bridge that makes it possible.

2. Cross-System Consistency

Instead of copy-pasting or manually re-entering data between apps, JSON enables automatic, structured data syncs.

3. Fewer Workarounds

In legacy systems, connecting to other apps required complex plug-ins or brittle workarounds. Now, native JSON support in FileMaker means cleaner, faster, and more reliable integrations.

4. Future-Proofing

Most modern SaaS apps speak JSON. If your FileMaker system can too, you’re set up for the next wave of digital transformation.

If your FileMaker system isn’t JSON-ready, you’re:

• Stuck with manual processes

• Limited in your ability to integrate with cloud apps

• Slower to adapt to modern workflows

Upgrading to FileMaker 2025, with its newJSON capabilities, isn’t just about new features—it’s about ensuring your data can move, connect, and create value in an increasingly digital world.

Need help modernizing your FileMaker system? Contact us for a JSON-readiness assessment and let’s unlock your data’s full potential.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

FileMaker 2025 introduces native AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities, giving developers the power to build intelligent workflows without relying on complex integrations or external tools. From generating content to interpreting natural language queries, these new features make it possible to deliver smarter, faster, and more intuitive applications—directly within the FileMaker ecosystem.

Prompt-Based Scripting for Dynamic Content

The new Generate Response from Model script step allows you to send prompts directly to supported AI providers (such as OpenAI or Cohere) and bring the results back into FileMaker instantly. This enables dynamic content creation and on-demand text generation inside your custom apps.

Example use cases:

• Summarizing long client emails for faster review
  
  

• Drafting proposals or status updates directly in FileMaker
  
  

• Generating consistent, branded responses for customer service teams
  
  

Natural Language Queries for Data Access

With Perform SQL Query / Find by Natural Language, users can search for records using plain English instead of technical query syntax. FileMaker interprets the request, converts it into an SQL or Find operation, and delivers the matching results in real time.

Example use cases:

• “Show all invoices from the past six months over $5,000”
  
  

• “List customers who purchased product X last year”
  
  

This feature lowers the barrier for non-technical team members while speeding up information retrieval.

Reusable Prompt Templates and Predictive Analytics

Developers can now configure Prompt Templates and ML Regression Models for AI-driven workflows that are consistent and repeatable. Predictive analytics can be embedded directly into business processes, enabling smarter forecasting and decision-making.

Example use cases:

• Predicting future sales based on historical trends
  
  

• Creating reusable AI prompts for marketing copy or internal reports
  
  

Why This Matters

By integrating AI natively, FileMaker 2025 eliminates the friction of managing third-party tools for AI features. Businesses can now:

• Build custom AI-powered workflows tailored to their industry
  
  

• Keep sensitive data inside the trusted FileMaker environment
  
  

• Give teams natural language tools for faster, more accurate work
  
  

• Deliver more responsive and intelligent applications without heavy coding
  
  

The AI and LLM features in FileMaker 2025 aren’t just a glimpse of the future—they’re tools you can use right now to make your apps smarter and your workflows more efficient. From natural language queries to dynamic, AI-generated content, these capabilities open new possibilities for innovation inside your existing solutions.

Want to see how Claris FileMaker’s AI features can transform your workflows? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.

 

 

FileMaker 2025 is more than a feature release—it’s a platform-wide upgrade that delivers meaningful improvements across every environment: desktop, mobile, web, server, and cloud. With enhancements focused on usability, performance, and deployment flexibility, this release makes it easier than ever to build, run, and maintain professional-grade custom apps.

Whether you’re a developer managing complex systems or a team using FileMaker daily, these updates enhance the way you work—quietly, but powerfully.

User Interface Upgrades for FileMaker Pro (macOS)

Visual and usability updates modernize the FileMaker experience on macOS. These include:

• Refreshed macOS UI with a cleaner, more consistent look and feel
  
  

• Script Workspace code folding, letting developers collapse long sections of code for easier editing
  
  

• Add/Remove from Group tools that simplify layout management without requiring constant regrouping
  
  

These changes don’t just look better—they make development faster and less error-prone.

Performance and Security Enhancements in FileMaker Server

FileMaker Server 2025 introduces several backend improvements aimed at stability, performance, and deployment flexibility:

• Support for Ubuntu 22 and 24, ensuring compatibility with the latest LTS versions
  
  

• Improved JSON parsing and enhanced schema patching tools for faster updates and migrations
  
  

• New Admin API functions, including script engine controls and page flushing
  
  

• Let’s Encrypt integration for SSL setup, streamlining secure deployments
  
  

• Threading and memory optimizations that improve performance under load
  
  

For teams running mission-critical applications, these updates improve reliability and simplify server administration.

FileMaker Go & WebDirect: More Polished, More Capable

FileMaker Go and WebDirect also receive several key upgrades:

• iOS 18.4 support, including improved keyboard navigation and hover interaction
  
  

• Integration with the iOS Files app, allowing users to manage FileMaker Go files natively
  
  

• WebDirect enhancements, including:
  
  

  • Native right-click context menus
    
    

  • Browser back-button warning prompts
    
    

  • Session limits extended to 180 minutes
    
    

  • Custom homepages set via Admin Console
    
    

These updates offer a more native experience for mobile and browser users—perfect for distributed teams and client-facing solutions.

FileMaker Cloud Enhancements

In FileMaker Cloud, the 2025 release brings more control and security:

• Local time zone support for better regional accuracy
  
  

• Auto-refreshing script tokens, helping to ensure seamless long-running processes
  
  

• Node.js security updates to meet modern compliance standards
  
  

Together, these upgrades help FileMaker Cloud remain a robust and secure hosting option for modern deployments.

From interface polish to back-end performance and cloud readiness, FileMaker 2025 delivers a wave of updates that improve quality of life for developers and users alike. These improvements might not grab headlines—but they’ll be felt every day in smoother workflows, faster performance, and easier deployments.

Want help upgrading or optimizing your FileMaker environment? Reach out to Kyo Logic here to take full advantage of everything FileMaker 2025 has to offer.

 

 

The release of FileMaker 2025 marks a significant turning point in the evolution of the Claris platform. With deeper, native integration between FileMaker, Claris Studio, and Claris Connect, developers and teams can now build modern, scalable applications that combine the speed of low-code development with enterprise-grade automation and data handling.

This unified approach brings together the core strengths of each tool—custom apps, web forms, and automated workflows—into a single ecosystem, dramatically improving the way teams collaborate, collect data, and connect systems.

External Web Access to FileMaker Data via Claris Studio

FileMaker data can now be securely published to Claris Studio views, giving organizations a clean, web-based interface for data collection, reporting, or client access—without requiring external web hosting or complex custom development. This capability opens up new possibilities for form-driven workflows, customer portals, and remote data entry systems.

Claris Studio Scales Up: 100,000+ Records Per View

Claris Studio now supports over 100,000 records per view, making it a serious option for large-scale data collection and reporting. Whether you’re handling survey responses, work orders, or product catalogs, Studio can manage high-volume datasets without compromising on performance or usability.

Granular Access Control at the Record Level

New fine-grained access controls in Claris Studio allow developers to specify permissions at the record level. This ensures that end users only see and interact with the data relevant to them—essential for use cases involving external stakeholders, distributed teams, or sensitive data.

Claris Connect Triggers Real-Time Automation

Claris Connect integrates natively with the platform, letting developers trigger automated workflows across services like Slack, Google Sheets, Outlook, Mailchimp, Claris Studio, Box, and many others. From a simple lead capture form to a complex multi-step process, these real-time automations eliminate manual work and keep data synchronized across systems.

Unified Licensing for Studio and Connect

Perhaps one of the most impactful changes: Claris Studio and Claris Connect are now automatically provisioned with every FileMaker license. There’s no need for separate accounts or licensing to activate these tools—meaning you can build full-stack solutions right out of the box.

Why This Matters

The unification of FileMaker, Claris Studio, and Claris Connect makes the platform more powerful and accessible than ever. Developers can:

• Deliver modern, secure web forms connected directly to FileMaker.
  
  

• Scale apps confidently with large datasets and fast rendering.
  
  

• Enforce secure, role-based access to sensitive data.
  
  

• Automate tasks and connect FileMaker to your broader tech stack.
  
  

• Launch new projects without worrying about separate licensing hurdles.
  
  

The Claris platform is no longer a collection of separate tools—it’s a cohesive, integrated environment that supports everything from custom app development to cloud-based web forms and automated workflows. With FileMaker 2025, organizations can build smarter, faster, and more securely using tools they already trust.

Interested in modernizing your FileMaker stack with Studio and Connect? Reach out to Kyo Logic here to learn how we can help you take full advantage of the unified Claris platform.

 

 

FileMaker 2025 isn’t just about powerful new AI features and backend enhancements—it’s also bringing a suite of user interface improvements that make daily development and app management faster and more intuitive. These updates focus on usability, helping both developers and end users work more efficiently.

A Modern macOS UI Refresh

FileMaker Pro for macOS now features a redesigned interface that aligns with Apple’s latest design standards. With cleaner lines, updated icons, and improved spacing, the refreshed UI offers a more modern, consistent, and visually appealing experience for Mac users.

Collapse Script Parts in Script Workspace

Long scripts are easier to manage with the new code folding feature. Developers can now collapse sections of scripts in the Script Workspace, making it simple to navigate complex logic and focus on specific areas without distraction.

Improved Layout Group Management

The Add/Remove from Group feature gives developers better control over layout object groups. Instead of ungrouping and regrouping objects (and potentially breaking alignment), you can now add or remove items from existing groups seamlessly. This small but powerful change streamlines layout design and reduces repetitive actions.

The user interface improvements in FileMaker 2025 may seem subtle, but they deliver meaningful productivity gains for developers and a cleaner experience for end users. From a modernized macOS UI to smarter script and layout management tools, these updates keep FileMaker at the forefront of usability and design. Interested in exploring what’s new? Contact Kyo Logic here to learn more.

 

The FileMaker 2025 release marks a major leap forward for Claris developers, introducing a suite of AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities that bring intelligence directly into your custom applications. With these new features, businesses can build smarter, faster, and more intuitive systems—using AI not just for novelty, but as a core part of their workflows.

From generating dynamic content to enabling natural language search and semantic analysis, FileMaker’s AI toolkit unlocks possibilities that were unthinkable in earlier versions. Here’s a look at what’s new and how it could transform your apps.

Generate AI Responses with Prompt-Based Scripting

Developers can now integrate AI-generated content directly into their apps using prompt-based scripting. With the Generate Response from Model feature, FileMaker can send user-defined prompts to an AI provider like OpenAI or Cohere and return context-aware results in real time.

Use case: Automatically generate email drafts, marketing content, or client-facing summaries directly within your FileMaker system—tailored to your specific business needs.

Perform SQL Queries and Finds Using Natural Language

With Perform SQL Query / Find by Natural Language, users no longer need to know complex query syntax. FileMaker interprets plain text commands, converts them into SQL or FileMaker queries, and executes them seamlessly.

Use case: A team member types “Show all orders over $5,000 from last quarter” into a search field. FileMaker translates it into a precise query and displays the results instantly.

Reusable Prompt Templates and Regression Models

The addition of Prompt Templates and ML Regression Models allows developers to create reusable AI logic within apps. This makes it easy to standardize AI-powered processes and apply predictive analytics where needed.

Use case: Build a predictive model to forecast inventory demand based on historical sales and integrate it into multiple layouts or workflows.

RAG Actions for Knowledge Base Integration

Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) enables FileMaker to pull information from PDFs and documents in your system and use it as a context source for AI responses.

Use case: Create an AI-powered help assistant that answers employee questions using your company’s internal manuals and policies stored in FileMaker.

Vector Functions for AI Semantic Search

With new vector math functions, FileMaker supports semantic search capabilities. This allows applications to understand user intent and deliver more relevant results—even when exact keywords aren’t used.

• Normalize, add, and subtract embeddings for advanced data analysis.
  
  

• Enable semantic search on text and images for a more intuitive user experience.
  
  

Use case: A user searches “eco-friendly packaging” and FileMaker retrieves related product records, even if those exact words don’t appear in descriptions.

Why These Features Matter

The new AI/LLM features in FileMaker allow businesses to:

• Work Smarter – Automate content creation, search, and data analysis tasks that were previously manual.
  
  

• Deliver Better UX – Let users interact with apps in natural language, improving accessibility and adoption.
  
  

• Stay Competitive – Build intelligent systems without relying on external platforms or extensive custom code.
  
  

• Maintain Data Security – Keep AI workflows within the trusted FileMaker ecosystem.
  
  

FileMaker’s new AI/LLM capabilities are designed to help developers and businesses build the next generation of custom apps—smarter, faster, and more intuitive. From natural language queries to predictive analytics and semantic search, these tools make it possible to integrate AI at every level of your solution.

Interested to learn more about how Claris FileMaker’s AI features can transform your workflows? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.

 

You might not be aware that Claris has provided significant enhancements to FileMaker’sPerform Script on Server (PSoS) feature, giving developers more power and flexibility than ever. With new callback capabilities and pause/resume options, PSoS workflows can now deliver smoother user experiences and more efficient server-side processing.

These updates are especially impactful for teams building apps that rely on real-time data updates, long-running processes, or multi-step server interactions.

How to Leverage Perform Script on Server?

Recent PSoS features introduces two key upgrades:

• Callback Support – After a server-side script runs, FileMaker can now execute a designated callback script on the client, making it easy to handle results, refresh layouts, or trigger additional logic.
  
  

• Pause and Resume Options – Developers can now pause a PSoS session and later resume it, allowing for multi-step workflows without holding up server resources unnecessarily.
  
  

These improvements mean developers no longer need to rely on workarounds like polling or complex script chaining to keep clients in sync with server-side processes.

Why It Matters

In traditional PSoS implementations, a script would run on the server and either finish silently or require additional scripts to manage user feedback. With callbacks and pause/resume, developers gain:

• Improved User Feedback: Automatically notify users when server-side tasks complete, display results, or update UI elements.
  
  

• Greater Workflow Flexibility: Pause scripts during lengthy processes like imports or API calls, then resume when needed.
  
  

• Reduced Resource Usage:  Free up server threads during wait times or external calls.
  
  

• Simpler Code: Replace complex polling or looping with clean, callback-driven workflows.
  
  

Example Use Case: Generating Reports Asynchronously

Consider an app where users request PDF reports that take time to compile. With enhanced PSoS:

1. The user triggers the report request.
   
   

2. A PSoS script starts generating the report server-side and pauses if needed while waiting for large data imports or calculations.
   
   

3. Once complete, the callback script on the client updates the UI with a “Your report is ready” message and provides a download link.
   
   

This workflow keeps the user interface responsive without forcing them to wait for the entire server process to complete.

Developer Benefits

In addition to improving user experiences, these PSoS enhancements help developers:

• Streamline Codebases: Fewer workarounds and cleaner separation of client/server logic.
  
  

• Build Smarter Apps: Support more complex, multi-step server workflows with minimal UI interruption.
  
  

• Support Scalability: Handle more concurrent users efficiently by freeing server resources during pauses.
  
  

The enhanced Perform Script on Server with callback and pause/resume options is a game changer for FileMaker developers. It enables richer client interactions, smarter server workflows, and more efficient resource usage— all key for building responsive, scalable solutions. Interested to learn how Kyo Logic can help you leverage these new features in your FileMaker apps? Reach out to us here.

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.