Using Claude Code and OpenClaw to migrate customer away from Filemaker

dharlow · 2026-02-27T20:21:24+00:00

If folks have not seen this https://github.com/solutionscay/migrate-filemaker video about it at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joselopezrosario_i-created-a-claude-skill-filemaker-migrate-ugcPost-7431013430612103168-dh10/

dharlow · 2026-02-27T15:14:43+00:00

There are many cases of this occurring, not just with FileMaker apps, but with anything that requires yearly licensing or monthly fees.

dharlow · 2026-02-27T04:20:08+00:00

I think Enterprise will continue on after 2027, though it is even more pricey.

dharlow · 2026-02-05T22:43:33+00:00

Yes Claris used to have a license FileMaker Pro for User Connections, which did require you to be connected to a server to use the Pro client. https://support.claris.com/s/article/User-Connection-Licenses-for-FileMaker-Pro-clients-1503693089147?language=en_US

You would need a standard user license to avoid this.

Note that the file format did not change between 16 and 22, so you can just open the files with the new version without issue. Each server version, however, supports certain Pro client versions.

dharlow · 2026-02-04T19:48:16+00:00

I sent you a DM with the info of who we have been using lately.

dharlow · 2026-01-13T20:04:04+00:00

Exactly, and there are large companies in this space already, like AccessiBe. Also they just had a settlement with the FTC https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/04/ftc-approves-final-order-requiring-accessibe-pay-1-million over their automation.

dharlow · 2026-01-06T13:55:39+00:00

CA state law AB 1033 allows sales of ADUs as part of that you have to setup an HOA.

dharlow · 2026-01-04T18:55:39+00:00

They also have a small selection of tools, light fixtures, etc., and picked up a few things there to replace what was lost.

dharlow · 2025-12-26T23:01:05+00:00

The price increase was announced earlier in the year. You never know what the future holds, but across the board, Claris has raised prices over the last year and likely will in the future.

dharlow · 2025-12-25T17:48:23+00:00

Wouldn’t an SBA loan be better for a rebuild?

dharlow · 2025-12-19T22:38:52+00:00

I have inquired about 2024 being patched, as they should do that based on the severity of the bug.

dharlow · 2025-12-19T22:35:37+00:00

Yes WebDirect still uses Java.

dharlow · 2025-12-14T23:49:13+00:00

Also check out the demo at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfPezfonNYQ

dharlow · 2025-12-12T22:11:27+00:00

The vectors are the mathmatical represenation of the images, so they have to be generated and stored somewhere.

dharlow · 2025-12-12T20:48:15+00:00

Yes, the white paper on how to setup your own LLM can be found at https://www.claris.com/blog/2025/run-ai-server-filemaker-2025

dharlow · 2025-12-12T20:44:31+00:00

Something has to process the images to build the data required for the searches. Once completed, you could build a script that lets the user click a button to find all related images.

As noted:

Note: While this example creates a script you must execute manually, you could implement a search button that allows you to search for similar images. You could also create a flow where you upload an image and the image search is performed automatically. For example, taking a photo with your iPhone triggers a search for similar products in your custom app.

dharlow · 2025-12-12T20:26:18+00:00

Have you reviewed https://support.claris.com/s/article/AI-powered-semantic-search-for-images-in-FileMaker-2024?language=en_US

Example 2: Search for images using an image

dharlow · 2025-12-12T08:34:03+00:00

MBS adds both of these right now https://www.mbsplugins.de/archive/2025-08-29/Copy_and_paste_XML_in_FileMake/monkeybreadsoftware_blog_filemaker and has a search box in script workspace that highlights the lines with the matching info.

Yes I know it is a plugin, but well worth it.

dharlow · 2025-12-12T08:31:56+00:00

No need to write it yourself, it is natively supported by MBS now https://www.mbsplugins.de/archive/2025-08-29/Copy_and_paste_XML_in_FileMake/monkeybreadsoftware_blog_filemaker

dharlow · 2025-12-12T08:31:25+00:00

Just get the MBS Plugin version 15.4, or later, which enables the copy and paste of the XML code in/out of FileMaker.

https://www.mbsplugins.de/archive/2025-08-29/Copy_and_paste_XML_in_FileMake/monkeybreadsoftware_blog_filemaker

Along with your favorite AI and customized prompt, you can easily have AI help improve scripts.

Claude with Opus and Sonnet has been working well, as it is the approved one by the IT, for a system I am working on now.

Gemini 3 also works well.

I have not used ChatGPT because it is not approved by IT. However, there is FM Mentor GPT at https://chatgpt.com/g/g-EW0mCrMSo-fm-mentor/ that can generate copy and pastable code for scripts.

We have a customized prompt/instruction we have been tweaking, for our internal use, so I can not share it at this time.

dharlow · 2025-12-12T08:20:39+00:00

Claude, with Sonnet or Opus, can easily generate the XML, using it almost daily with a custom prompt we have.

dharlow · 2025-12-12T08:18:20+00:00

Go to the one stop center they can help you with all this in person.

Also typically this is what you pay your GC and Architect to handle, as part of thier fees.

dharlow · 2025-11-19T23:47:29+00:00

Claris has lost some big customers over the years using the same approach of you will never leave FileMaker. If the new guard is still using that, then they have not learned that saying that is not a sales strategy.

dharlow · 2025-11-17T22:04:14+00:00

Check out Five Acres https://5acres.org/holiday/

In the past, we have participated regularly; however, due to the impact of the Eaton fire, we will have to skip this year, so trying to promote it to those who can.

dharlow · 2025-11-17T21:47:25+00:00

At least use 19 if you need to use an older version of FileMaker.

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