Welcome to Genie

Genie is the FileMaker-native AI workbench for developers who want models and agents to work with real FileMaker context. It is integrated inside FileMaker at the script, calculation, metadata, query, and schema levels, and it connects to local IDE agents through MCP so agentic development can reach FileMaker without bypassing review.

ASK is one surface inside the workbench. AGENT, CODE, DATA, QUERY, Calculation Quick AI, Local MCP, and Workbench turn model output into reviewed FileMaker work before anything changes your file.

What you can do

In Genie’s window

ASK — Ask questions in plain language, turn on Debug for deeper analysis on your captured scripts, and use Web Search when you need current documentation or examples (where your provider supports it).
AGENT — Let Genie gather evidence with its FileMaker-aware MCP tools before answering, asking one clarification, or preparing a reviewed CODE/layout artifact.
CODE — Get structured script work with preflight, Preview Code, and Apply Code so changes land in Script Workspace through native apply (including line-targeted edits when Genie proposes a delta).
LAYOUT — Generate or revise FileMaker layout objects, then use Copy for Paste to paste reviewed layout XML manually in FileMaker Layout mode.
QUERY — Run questions against your data and choose table, chart, or raw output; pick chart types when you use charts.
DATA — Run guided data and schema workflows with confirmations; treat this as high-impact and use it only when you understand what will change.
Capture context — Use Add Selection for the selected Script Workspace lines, or the active script when no lines are selected; in LAYOUT mode, copy selected FileMaker layout objects and inject them from the composer so Genie can revise that selected edit set. Open Metadata Explorer to browse tables, fields, layouts, scripts, and custom functions, manually enrich context when useful, and drive # references in the composer.
Calculation Quick AI — Draft one FileMaker calculation expression directly from the Specify Calculation dialog; Genie inserts draft text only after calculation validation and dialog drift checks.
Attach and dictate — Attach text-based reference files with the paperclip, or use the mic to dictate into the composer. Genie inserts dictated text for review before you send.
Conversations and guidance — Keep multiple chats, search history, and use Settings > Personalization so Generic defaults and each FileMaker file’s Project guidance can shape Genie, AGENT, and Local MCP.

In Script Workspace

Use the AI button to open Genie, and use Copy XML, Paste XML, and Edit XML when you need to move or tweak script XML directly in FileMaker.
Use the compact Script Workspace Agent when you want an AGENT-only panel next to the active script. It prepares Genie context, uses a selected provider/model, and promotes script drafts through the normal CODE Preview/Copy/Apply boundary.

Providers and your keys

Bring your own API keys and models: configure Coding and Logistics providers separately across OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI / Grok, Google, or Custom / Local OpenAI-compatible endpoints if you self-host or use a gateway.
Enable MBS and BaseElements plugin function dictionaries in Settings when your FileMaker solution uses those plugin functions.
Enable Klai / BetterForms guidance when AGENT or MCP clients should use the Klai business-hook guide pack.
Choose Use one model, set the clarification budget, and run connection tests from Settings (see AI Providers and Settings Guide).

Connect your IDE (Local MCP)

Turn on Local MCP Bridge in Settings to expose a small MCP server on 127.0.0.1 (you choose the port).
Use Copy snippet to paste ready-made configuration into editors and agents that support MCP (for example Codex, Cursor, Claude Desktop, or other tools on the same Mac).
External tools can then call current Genie tools such as genie_scripts, genie_files, genie_metadata, genie_evaluate, and read-only genie_query. They can stage supported script, DATA, or copy-only layout work for review. Genie still owns CODE safety, DATA confirmations, and apply review.

Details, resource names, Workbench flow, and security notes: Settings Guide — Local MCP Bridge and Workbench.

Get started

Download Genie and install it for FileMaker Pro.
Open Genie from Script Workspace (or your usual entry point on Mac).
Open the FileMaker file you want to work on.
Use Add Selection or Metadata Explorer so Genie sees the right script or metadata context.
Pick a mode (ASK, CODE, QUERY, or DATA) that matches your goal.
Open Settings when you need to connect providers or adjust behavior; complete activation if Genie prompts you.

For a full tour of the current product flow, see Genie Product Tour. For the detailed control map, see UI Overview and UI Feature Reference.

If you want the shortest guided path, start with Quick Start: First Run Checklist.

Documentation topics

System Specs — Platform requirements, permissions, activation, and provider prerequisites.
Download Genie — Latest hosted plugin package and install checklist.
Versions and Release Notes — Current plugin/WebUI versions, download links, and release history.
Licensing and Activation — Trial, activation, deactivation, grace behavior, and what gets locked.
AI Providers — Provider roles, BYOK expectations, xAI / Grok, and Custom / Local endpoint behavior.
Genie Product Tour — A guided walkthrough of the main UI, context, dictation, CODE review, Settings, and activation.
UI Overview — Where the main product surfaces live.
UI Feature Reference — The full visible control surface in one page.
AGENT Mode — Use Genie’s tool loop for evidence-backed answers and reviewed artifacts.
Workbench — Review and run CODE, DATA, layout, or XML items staged by Local MCP clients.
Calculation Quick AI — Generate calculation drafts from the Specify Calculation dialog.
Script Workspace Actions — FileMaker-side actions and native XML tools.
Mode Behavior Matrix — ASK, AGENT, CODE, LAYOUT, QUERY, and DATA at a glance.
Compact Mode — How Genie handles large script context and the Script Workspace Agent compact surface.
LAYOUT mode — Generate or revise FileMaker layout objects with copy-and-paste review.
Troubleshooting and Recovery — Failure paths and recovery references.
FAQ — Common questions about scope, trust, and day-to-day use.