GraphQL is redefining how developers interact with APIs—making it easier to request exactly the data you need. In this Claris Beyond recap, we explore how GraphQL works, how it differs from REST, and how to build queries directly in FileMaker. From schema-driven documentation to precise data fetching, learn why major APIs like Shopify and GitHub are turning to GraphQL—and how you can too.
RAG is here! Doug and Rick break down how FileMaker 2025’s new AI and RAG tools make it easy to turn everyday documents into interactive, intelligent resources.
During our Claris Beyond Meetup in April, Xandon demonstrated how to create a local LLM on Windows and highlighted key elements of n8n and Open WebUI necessary for setup and operation.
Join Claris Beyond, a FileMaker user group focused on integrations. Join us to hear these upcoming speakers. Vince Mennano- Inspector Pro, Joe Ranne – FFmpeg, Mark Richman – Gloss, and Jacob Carr – GraphQL.
Visit the Claris Beyond YouTube channel to review helpful integrations that can get you through your programming challenges. We also welcome you to join the monthly Meetup calls through Zoom.
In July the Claris Beyond Meetup welcomed back Jeremy Brown, of Integrating Magic, for further discussion about using JavaScript with FileMaker. By turning our attention to that one object, Jeremy showed how we can realize the full potential of it, the quirks of it, and the in-practice use of it.
The Claris FileMaker Western Washington group and the Claris Connect Meetup are joining together to form a new user group called Claris Beyond. The Western Washington group brings a long history of respect for the FileMaker platform and a deep knowledge of its foundations and capabilities. The Claris Connect group brings an interest in exploring connectors and ways to bridge the gap between FileMaker and other applications. Together, the Claris Beyond user group will continue that shared eagerness to harness the strength of FileMaker while seamlessly connecting it with technology at large – whether that be through Claris Connect, API’s, Tableau, JavaScript, and more.
