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FileMaker 2026: AI-Ready Architecture

FileMaker 2026 introduces a more AI-aware architecture with smarter XML tooling, schema annotations, Google Gemini support, RAG infrastructure improvements, and machine-readable metadata designed to support ...

FileMaker 2026: Developer Productivity Improvements

FileMaker 2026 delivers dozens of quality-of-life improvements that make daily development work faster and less frustrating.

FileMaker Server 2026: Stability, Scalability & Platform Support

FileMaker 2026 includes several improvements to FileMaker Server and Cloud that provide greater uptime, improved performance consistency, and simplified administration.

FileMaker 2026: Enhanced Accessibility and User Experience

FileMaker WebDirect 2026 delivers enhanced accessibility, making solutions more usable and inclusive for visually impaired users. Key improvements include: screen reader compatibility, logical keyboard navigation, ...

FileMaker 2026: Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

FileMaker 2026 strengthens Remote Backup with faster recovery from outages, disasters, and ransomware events. This update also introduces Warm Standby Server support delivering structured, built-in ...

Your Ultimate Guide to FileMaker 2026

FileMaker 2026 is one of the platform’s most consequential releases in years. While previous versions often focused on incremental feature additions, this release is a ...

DevCast Ep 29: Claude Cowork, AI Linguistics, and 3D Printing

Custom AI tooling is reshaping FileMaker development. From shrinking large XML files to printing 3D parts with Claude, AI is starting to feel like the ...

Claris MCP Server for FileMaker: A Gateway to AI-Aware Data

Claris is taking another bold step toward combining data, automation, and artificial intelligence. Built on Anthropic’s open protocol, the new Claris MCP Server for FileMaker ...

The Art of FileMaker Styling: Naming Conventions and Design Systems

A seasoned developer knows that form can be as important as function when designing and styling a custom software solution. Planning for how someone will ...

Comparing Tools: FMPerception, BaseElements, 2empowerFM

Efficiency in FileMaker development is often defined by the toolkit a developer uses to navigate complex codebases and eradicate bugs. For one of our DevCast ...

Meet HAM – Another Option for FileMaker Permissions

Relying solely on native tools to manage the complex web of user permissions in modern applications can quickly become a massive headache. In a recent ...

What Does Your Voice Look Like? Using Audio to Guide Video Editing

Most people think that the art of video editing lies mainly in the video itself. But, after working with hundreds of clips, we’ve learned the ...

Five Figma Practices That Improve Our Design Mockups

When we need a way to think through interface structure before building it in FileMaker, we turn to Figma. This helps us avoid rebuilding layouts ...

How to Add JavaScript Bundles to FileMaker: Streamline Your Development with Carafe Kitchen (2025 Update)

One of the most impactful advancements in recent years has been the integration of JavaScript into Claris FileMaker solutions. This article will explore how Carafe ...

5 Years, 57 Meetups, and a Universe of Claris Insights

Each Claris Beyond Meetup is packed with real-world demos, insights from actual Claris FileMaker developers, and practical takeaways for you to use. If you’re looking ...