What actions can I run in FileMaker?

16 actions are available, including "Find Records", "Get Layout Metadata", and "Get Product Info", and more. Run them from any trigger in your automation stack — map fields once and they execute automatically.

Do I need to write code to automate this?

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but it is never required.

Is the integration secure?

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

FileMaker Integrations

Read and write records in FileMaker databases hosted on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud, run scripts, and inspect layout metadata. Connect FileMaker to AI agents and downstream tools when data actually changes.

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Find RecordsRetrieves the records on a layout that match the given find criteria.
Get Layout MetadataReturns the field, portal, and value list definitions for a layout.
Get Product InfoReturns version and locale format information about the FileMaker host.
Get RecordReturns a single record from a layout by its record ID.
List DatabasesRetrieves a list of hosted databases available through the Data API.
List LayoutsRetrieves a list of layouts in the connected database.
List RecordsRetrieves a list of records from a layout.
List ScriptsRetrieves a list of scripts in the connected database.
Run ScriptRuns a FileMaker script in the connected database.
Create RecordCreates a new record on a layout.
Delete RecordDeletes a record from a layout.
Duplicate RecordCreates a copy of an existing record on a layout.
Edit RecordUpdates the field values of an existing record.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Set Global Field ValuesSets the values of global fields in the connected database.
Upload Container DataUploads a file into a container field on a record.

When to use FileMaker

Common scenarios where FileMaker automation saves time and reduces manual work.

Run "Find Records" in FileMaker from any upstream event — map fields once and let the automation handle the rest.
Automate "Get Layout Metadata" in FileMaker as a workflow step — combine it with triggers, filters, and AI steps for full-pipeline coverage.
Layer "Get Product Info" from FileMaker with filters, transforms, and AI steps to build automations that match your exact business logic.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating FileMaker in your workflows.

FileMaker has no triggers, but it provides 16 actions including "Find Records", "Get Layout Metadata", and "Get Product Info". Pair them with triggers from other apps to automate FileMaker tasks.

FileMaker Integrations

When to use FileMaker

Frequently asked questions

FileMaker Integrations

When to use FileMaker

Connect FileMaker to any app in workflows

Frequently asked questions

Connect FileMaker to any app in workflows

Connect FileMaker to any app in workflows

Connect FileMaker to any app in workflows

FileMaker Integrations

FileMaker triggers and actions

When to use FileMaker

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does FileMaker support?

What actions can I run in FileMaker?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

FileMaker Integrations

FileMaker triggers and actions

When to use FileMaker

Connect FileMaker to any app in workflows

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does FileMaker support?

What actions can I run in FileMaker?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Connect FileMaker to any app in workflows

Connect FileMaker to any app in workflows

Connect FileMaker to any app in workflows