FileMaker API Explorer

A free, browser-based tool for FileMaker developers to browse databases, manage records, and run scripts — directly via the FileMaker Data API. No installation required.

Connect to FileMaker Server
Browse Layouts

View all layouts including folder hierarchies.

Manage Records

Create, edit, delete, duplicate, find records.

Run Scripts

Execute scripts with optional parameters.

Export Data

Download records as CSV in one click.

What you need before connecting
  1. FileMaker Server 17 or later reachable from your network or browser.
  2. Data API enabled — in FileMaker Server Admin Console go to Connectors → FileMaker Data API and switch it on.
  3. A FileMaker account with the "fmrest" extended privilege enabled on its privilege set.
  4. The server URL — e.g. https://your-server.com (https:// is added automatically if omitted).
How to use
1
Connect — click the button above and enter your FileMaker Server URL, username, and password.
2
Select a database — choose from the databases your account can access.
3
Browse layouts — pick a layout to view its records, or go to Scripts to run a script.
4
Work with records — create, edit, duplicate, delete, find, or export to CSV.
Sessions expire after 15 minutes, matching the FileMaker Data API token lifetime.
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