Claude FileMaker MCP Server
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Claude FileMaker MCP ServerList all layouts in my FileMaker database."
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Claude FileMaker MCP Server
An MCP server that connects Claude to FileMaker databases via the Data API. Query records, explore layouts, run scripts, and manage data using natural language.
Features
Query, create, update, and delete records
Explore database layouts and field definitions
Run FileMaker scripts with parameters
Multi-database support
Session caching for performance
Self-signed SSL certificate support
Related MCP server: Salesforce MCP Server
Quick Install (Claude Code CLI)
One command to add the FileMaker server to all your Claude Code projects:
claude mcp add -s user \
filemaker \
"npx -y github:ayushshah31/Claude-Filemaker-Mcp" \
-e FM_PROTOCOL=https \
-e FM_API_VERSION=v1 \
-e FM_SSL_VERIFY=false \
-e NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED=0 \
-e FM_SERVER_MYDB=your-filemaker-server.com \
-e FM_DATABASE_MYDB=YourDatabase \
-e FM_ACCOUNT_MYDB=your_username \
-e FM_PASSWORD_MYDB=your_passwordReplace the MYDB suffix and values with your own. The suffix is a database identifier -- it can be anything, but must match across all four env vars (FM_SERVER_, FM_DATABASE_, FM_ACCOUNT_, FM_PASSWORD_).
Then restart Claude Code. Run /mcp inside a session to verify the server is connected.
Manual Install (from source)
Prerequisites
Node.js 18 or higher
FileMaker Server with Data API enabled
A FileMaker account with the
fmrestextended privilege enabled
Step 1: Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/ayushshah31/Claude-Filemaker-Mcp.git
cd Claude-Filemaker-Mcp
npm installStep 2: Register the server
Claude Code (CLI) -- works on Linux, macOS, and Windows:
claude mcp add -s user \
filemaker \
"node /absolute/path/to/Claude-Filemaker-Mcp/server.js" \
-e FM_PROTOCOL=https \
-e FM_API_VERSION=v1 \
-e FM_SSL_VERIFY=false \
-e NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED=0 \
-e FM_SERVER_MYDB=your-filemaker-server.com \
-e FM_DATABASE_MYDB=YourDatabase \
-e FM_ACCOUNT_MYDB=your_username \
-e FM_PASSWORD_MYDB=your_passwordClaude Desktop:
Go to Settings > Developers > Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json and add:
{
"mcpServers": {
"filemaker": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/Claude-Filemaker-Mcp/server.js"],
"env": {
"FM_PROTOCOL": "https",
"FM_API_VERSION": "v1",
"FM_SSL_VERIFY": "false",
"NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED": "0",
"FM_SERVER_MYDB": "your-filemaker-server.com",
"FM_DATABASE_MYDB": "YourDatabase",
"FM_ACCOUNT_MYDB": "your_username",
"FM_PASSWORD_MYDB": "your_password"
}
}
}
}Windows users: Use backslashes in the path, e.g.
"C:\\Users\\you\\Claude-Filemaker-Mcp\\server.js"
Step 3: Restart and test
Restart Claude Code or Claude Desktop, then try:
"What layouts are available in my FileMaker database?"
"Show me the first 10 records from PatientList"
"What scripts are available?"
Multiple Databases
Add more databases by using different suffixes in your env vars:
FM_SERVER_PROD=prod-server.com
FM_DATABASE_PROD=Production
FM_ACCOUNT_PROD=api_user
FM_PASSWORD_PROD=prod_password
FM_SERVER_DEV=dev-server.com
FM_DATABASE_DEV=Development
FM_ACCOUNT_DEV=dev_user
FM_PASSWORD_DEV=dev_passwordAvailable Tools
Tool | Description |
| List all configured databases |
| Test connection to a database |
| Get all layouts in a database |
| Get fields and details for a specific layout |
| Query records with filtering, sorting, and pagination |
| Create a new record |
| Update an existing record |
| Delete a record |
| List all available scripts |
| Execute a FileMaker script with optional parameters |
| Clear data, session, or all caches |
SSL Configuration
Setting | Description |
| Accept self-signed certificates (development) |
| Require valid certificates (production) |
Troubleshooting
Tools show up but return empty results
Make sure
NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED=0is set if using a self-signed certificateVerify the FileMaker account has the
fmrestextended privilege enabled
"No valid FileMaker database configurations found"
Check that all four env vars (
FM_SERVER_,FM_DATABASE_,FM_ACCOUNT_,FM_PASSWORD_) use the same suffixMake sure the values are not empty
Connection test works but data calls fail
Clear the cache: ask Claude to "clear the FileMaker cache"
Restart Claude Code / Claude Desktop
Server not showing in /mcp
Run
claude mcp listto check registrationVerify the path to
server.jsis absoluteMake sure
npm installcompleted successfullyCheck that Node.js 18+ is installed:
node --version
FileMaker Server Requirements
Your FileMaker Server account needs:
Data API access enabled on the server
An account with the
fmrestextended privilegeAppropriate privilege set for the operations you need (read-only for queries, full access for create/update/delete)
License
MIT
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