In my previous post, I introduced the FileMaker Data API MCP Server—a bridge that gave AI agents deep introspection into your FileMaker schema, logic, and workflows.
That was about intelligence: letting AI see how your system thinks.
This next step is about interoperability—letting it talk to the world.
Introducing: FileMaker OData MCP Server #
Now live → filemaker-odata-mcp
Why OData Changes Everything #
FileMaker’s native OData support is powerful—but underused.
This MCP server turns it into a universal data passport.
Any OData-compliant client—AI agent, Power BI, web app, or integration—can now query, filter, join, and explore your FileMaker data using standard REST syntax.
No custom APIs. No middleware. Just clean, discoverable data.
AI Agents That Speak OData (and FileMaker) #
With FileMaker OData MCP, any Model Context Protocol (MCP)–compatible agent can:
- Run live OData queries with
$filter,$select,$expand, and pagination - Merge FileMaker data with SAP, Dynamics, Salesforce, or custom APIs
- Map semantics across systems for cross-domain reasoning
- Generate real-time insights across your entire data universe
FileMaker is no longer an island—it’s a node in the global data fabric.
Real-World Impact #
Picture this:
- An AI agent syncing FileMaker orders with ERP in real time
- A CFO pulling live FileMaker KPIs into Excel or Power BI via OData
- A developer feeding FileMaker records into a generative AI workflow—no ETL required
FileMaker becomes part of the conversation, not behind it.
Built for Developers, Secured for Enterprises #
- Node.js + NPM —
npm install filemaker-odata-mcp - Maps directly to FileMaker Server’s OData endpoints
- Full auth & access control (Basic, OAuth, FM tokens)
- Dynamic schema exposure for AI discovery
- Runs standalone or alongside Data API MCP for dual introspection + connectivity
Quick note on the roadmap: To ensure broad compatibility with older FileMaker Server versions, we’ve intentionally omitted some exciting new OData features introduced in FileMaker v22 (like enhanced metadata querying and advanced relational expansions). These are high on our TODO list for future releases—check out the detailed roadmap for what’s coming next. Your feedback here could shape it!
The Vision: AI That Understands and Connects #
| MCP Server | Superpower |
|---|---|
| Data API MCP | AI understands your FileMaker logic |
| OData MCP | AI connects it to the world |
Together, they enable AI-native FileMaker ecosystems—open, intelligent, and interoperable by design.
Get Started Today #
👉 NPM: npm install filemaker-odata-mcp
👉 GitHub: FMS-ODATA-MCP
👉 Docs in repo — 5-minute setup guide included
What happens when your FileMaker data speaks the same language as AI, BI, and the cloud?
What new workflows will emerge when your system isn’t just smart—but connected?
Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your ideas.
Big thanks to the incredible @Claris International team for building such a flexible platform, and shoutout to @FileMaker devs worldwide pushing the limits of low-code + AI.
Let’s keep building the future of connected intelligence together!
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