Tag: artificial intelligence

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.

For developers, FileMaker’s Script Workspace is the engine room of app building. It’s where logic takes shape, processes are automated, and workflows come to life. With FileMaker 2025, Claris has introduced several updates that make Script Workspace faster, cleaner, and more efficient, helping developers stay focused on building instead of battling clutter.

Code Folding: Collapse and Expand Script Parts

The standout improvement is code folding, which lets developers collapse sections of scripts for easier navigation. Long scripts that once required endless scrolling can now be folded into concise blocks. This means you can:

• Hide complex logic until you need it
• Focus on the section you’re actively editing
• Keep large scripts more organized and readable
  
  

For teams working with multi-step processes or deeply nested conditions, this feature alone saves hours of effort.

New Script Step: Go to List of Records

FileMaker 2025 also introduces the Go to List of Records step, simplifying navigation between found sets and layouts. Instead of writing multiple steps to manage record navigation, developers can now leverage this single, streamlined command based on the underlying record IDs.

This makes it easier to build user flows that jump between record views and improves efficiency for solutions that rely heavily on search results.

Faster Script Navigation

On top of new functionality, Script Workspace now includes smarter navigation tools:

• Improved find and search within scripts
• Better handling of script parts for organization
• More intuitive movement through nested logic
  
  

These refinements may seem small individually, but together they create a more polished, developer-friendly experience.

Why Developers Will Love These Updates

Script Workspace is where developers spend much of their time, and every improvement compounds over the course of long projects. By collapsing complex logic, navigating faster, and leveraging new script steps, developers can build and maintain FileMaker solutions more efficiently than ever before.

FileMaker 2025’s Script Workspace improvements give developers the tools to work smarter, not harder. From collapsing script logic to navigating found sets with a single step, these enhancements streamline the development process and reduce complexity.

Want to take advantage of FileMaker 2025’s new developer tools? 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.

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.