A New Era of Innovation

Every summer, Claris delivers a powerful platform upgrade—and 2025 is no exception. Under the bold new leadership of CEO Ryan McCann, this release marks a major leap forward. The work Claris engineers have done over the past year is nothing short of remarkable. This post offers a quick snapshot of what’s new, but stay tuned—our blog series will dive deeper into these features and how they can transform your business.

Licensing Just Got Simpler—and Smarter

One of the most exciting changes this year is in licensing. FileMaker 2025 now includes full access to:

This unified licensing model makes it easier than ever for customers to adopt the full Claris Platform. For us, as Claris Platinum Partners, it streamlines how we explain and implement the tools with our clients—no more piecemeal confusion, just powerful software, all in one.

Claris Platform Highlights

FileMaker Pro

  • macOS UI Refresh – A cleaner, more modern look for better usability.
  • Collapsible Script Parts – Navigate and organize scripts faster.
  • Folders in Custom Functions – A long-awaited boost to managing code.
  • All-New Startup Screen – Get to work more quickly with a refreshed launch experience.

FileMaker Server

  • Performance Enhancements – Smoother, faster, more reliable.
  • Let’s Encrypt SSL Support – Easier certificate setup means safer systems.
  • Improved JSON Handling – Faster processing for data-driven apps.

FileMaker Go

  • Enhanced Responsiveness – Seamless performance across iOS and iPadOS.
  • Hover State Support – Better UI interaction on supported devices.

WebDirect

  • Custom Homepage Configuration – Make the interface truly yours.
  • Right-Click Context Menus – Add power-user features to web apps.
  • Browser Back Button Warning – Prevent accidental data loss.

Claris Studio

  • Access Control – More granular permissions for teams and customers.
  • Large Record Set Support – Handle complex data with confidence.
  • Customer Web Portals – Empower your clients with tailored access.

AI-Powered Innovation

Claris FileMaker 2025 opens new frontiers with cutting-edge AI integration. This isn’t hype—it’s the future of custom software:

  • LLM Integration – Call external large language models (like OpenAI) using native scripting functions.
  • Vector Search – Use embeddings for smart, similarity-based results in both structured and unstructured data.
  • Natural Language Query (NLQ) – Let users ask real questions in plain language and get meaningful answers.

Why This Matters

Each release gets us more excited as developers. The tools we have now let us think bigger, build smarter, and solve problems more creatively than ever before.

This is the moment for custom software.

Whether you’re already running FileMaker or just getting started, now is the time to upgrade and unlock the full potential of the Claris Platform.

What’s Next?

We’ll be exploring many of these features in more detail in our upcoming blog series. Expect real-world use cases, developer tips, and insights on how these updates can improve your workflow and your business.

Have questions? Want to upgrade?

Let us know how we can help you take full advantage of Claris FileMaker 2025.