How Genie Works

This section explains key Genie behaviors in user-facing terms so you can make better workflow decisions.

What you will learn

Why large scripts can still be handled in CODE mode.
Why preflight questions improve reliability.
Why structured context often improves speed and output quality.
Why CODE output is more stable on larger requests that depend on common FileMaker control-flow patterns.
How Project Rules help Genie stay aligned to the active FileMaker database without treating every chat like a brand-new project.
How Local MCP and Workbench let IDE agents hand off supported FileMaker work without bypassing Genie review.
How Calculation Quick AI drafts formulas from the Specify Calculation dialog without entering CODE mode.