Claris FileMaker and AI: When Proven Low-Code Meets Intelligent Automation

Build Smarter Workflows with AI-Driven Custom Solutions and Automation for Modern Businesses

The business world is evolving fast, driven by automation and AI. Leaders today need tools that help them move just as quickly, platforms that are innovative yet practical, easy to build on, and able to grow with the business.

For more than 40 years, FileMaker has been doing exactly that. It’s a proven low-code platform that continues to evolve, now blending the flexibility of custom app development with the power of AI.

In this article, we take a closer look at FileMaker 2025, a platform built for what’s next  and how Codence can help you make the most of it with solutions designed around your business.

From 1985 to AI: FileMaker’s 40-Year Legacy of Trust

In April 2025, FileMaker celebrated 40 years of innovation. Since its debut in 1985, the platform has built a reputation for reliability and ease of use, evolving alongside every major technology wave.

Back then, the personal computing revolution was just beginning. Macintosh and Windows were making computers accessible, and FileMaker’s mission was clear: make custom app development intuitive and accessible to everyone, without heavy IT dependence.

As an Apple subsidiary, Claris has always focused on democratizing software development. Over the decades, FileMaker has evolved with technology shifts, from desktop to web, mobile, and now AI. Today, over 50,000 companies worldwide rely on it, supported by Apple and a global developer community.

Key benefits for today’s business and developer environment

• Native integration with APIs and generative AI tools.
  
  
• Rapid creation of custom apps with automation features.
  
  
• Multi-device compatibility (desktop, web, mobile).
  
  
• Stability and scalability backed by Apple.
  
  
• Active support from a global developer community.

With four decades of history and a forward-looking vision, FileMaker proves that true innovation means continuous reinvention.

Read more: How AI Drives Value in Modernized Data Systems

Low-Code Empowered by AI: FileMaker 2025

FileMaker 2025 marks a new phase in low-code development, now enhanced with integrated AI. The platform enables faster, smarter solutions, connected directly to business data.

This isn’t just a technical update. FileMaker now empowers both developers and business users, maintaining robust security while reducing reliance on complex coding.

Security and Privacy First

FileMaker 2025 introduces “Run AI on your terms.” Large Language Models (LLMs) like Google Gemma can run directly on your server, ensuring that sensitive business data never leaves your environment.

Key advantages for businesses and developers:

• Local AI execution, no data sent to the cloud.
  
  
• Full control over models and integrations.
  
  
• Compliance with corporate security and audit requirements.

This design ensures that companies can adopt AI safely, without compromising governance or privacy.

Natural Language Queries (NLP)

Interacting with databases is now as simple as asking a question.

• Perform SQL Query by Natural Language converts plain-language questions into SQL queries automatically.
  
  
• Perform Find by Natural Language lets users search databases intuitively, even without SQL knowledge.

Benefits:

• Faster searches with less technical expertise.
  
  
• More natural interaction with complex datasets.
  
  
• Reduced errors and improved productivity.

Contextualized Response Generation

With RAG space (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), FileMaker 2025 improves AI response accuracy by leveraging internal data, like PDFs, records, and fields, so that AI answers are context-aware and personalized.

Benefits for business and developers:

• Tailored responses using internal data for custom AI solutions.
  
  
• Reliable insights drawn from company documents.
  
  
• Reduced inconsistencies in AI-driven decisions.

Automation and Optimization

New AI Script Steps, such as Generate Response from Model, let businesses create internal virtual assistants and automate complex workflows without advanced coding skills.

Key advantages:

• Build automated assistants and workflow triggers.
  
  
• Reduce manual tasks and save time.
  
  
• Accelerate app development using less code and more AI intelligence.

Read more: How AI Empowers Smarter Decision-Making

Build Your Digital Future with Codence

Adopting AI in business processes requires expert guidance. Codence, a Claris Platinum Partner and full-service technology consultancy, helps organizations connect systems, automate workflows, and build smart solutions that scale.

We help companies automate critical workflows, demonstrating how combining FileMaker + AI + Codence expertise drives measurable efficiency and innovation.

Our strategic services include

• Data Analytics & AI: transform your data into insights using AI, advanced analytics, and dashboards. Make faster, smarter decisions by integrating multiple sources.
  
  
• Custom Software Development: build apps tailored to your internal processes, with smart automation to reduce manual work.
  
  
• System Integration: connect FileMaker to other AI tools, legacy systems, and data stacks using APIs, REST, JSON, and more.

Codence is part of a global network of Claris partners, delivering solutions to companies of all sizes. Clients benefit from FileMaker’s robustness, security, and flexibility, combined with Codence’s proven expertise.

Ready to unlock the power of AI in your business? Schedule a consultation with Codence today and start transforming your processes with innovative, secure, and efficient solutions.