Featuring: 

• Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof 
• Todd Geist, CTO of Proof
• Eric Luce, Sr. Software Engineer 

Description:

In this episode of the Context Podcast, Ernest Koe, Todd Geist, and Eric Luce dive into This Week in AI: FileMaker Edition. They explore Claris’ strategic pivot and the evolving core value proposition of FileMaker within the AI engineering era. The team also introduces ProofKit, our new toolkit for agentic FileMaker development, discussing how we’re sharing it with the world. Tune in to understand why navigating this AI-driven landscape—filled with both immense opportunity and complex security risks—is more critical than ever.

Interested in ProofKit office hours? Share what you’re building with ProofKit on social media, and email us a link! We’d love to chat about what you’re using it for. 

Featured Links:

• Ryan‘s Blog Post: How Claris is building for what comes next.
• Richard Cartlon’s podcast: What Comes Next: FileMaker & AI with Ryan McCann
• Video: Build a FileMaker Web Viewer App in Under 10 Minutes with Cursor + ProofKit 
• Proof Community 
• Ernest’s Blog Post: A brief investigation into the nature of AI psychosis
• ProofKit
• ProofKit’s YouTube playlist 
  
  

Featuring: 

• Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof 
• Todd Geist, CTO of Proof
• Kyle Duval, Software Engineer at Proof

Description:

In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe, Todd Geist, and Kyle Duval in another AI conversation. This week, they discuss the “slop cannon”, and all the reasons that SaaS isn’t dead. From more advanced security threats, to the skills needed to manage a complex code base, there’s still plenty of reasons why engineers are needed. 

In the second part of the episode, they discuss the newest AI-related changes to the Ottomatic platform. OttoFMS supports MCP servers, and documentation now supports AI-assisted chat. Got a question? Just type it in, and find what you’re looking for fast with doc-based querying.

Featured Links:

• Mo Bitar’s video on AI
• MCP Server Documentation

Featuring: 

• Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof
• Angelo Lunchi, Director of Infrastructure Operations at Proof

Description:

In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe and Angelo Luchi as they go over Ottomatic Essentials: the hosting service for small teams who want to think big.

 In this discussion, they discuss the offerings of Essentials and how they benefit users. From the security compliance and ease of Dockerization, to the acceleration benefits of HTTPS Tunneling and Cloudflare, and even the control afforded by the Ottomatic Cloud Console and OttoFMS. This episode will give you a full understanding of how the Essentials levels of our hosting platform aren’t a budget solution— they are a powerful choice that gives you the ability to get up and running quickly. 

Featured Links:

• Ottomatic Essentials
• Ottomatic Cloud Console
• OttoFMS 

Featuring: 

• Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof 
• Todd Geist, CTO of Proof

Description:

The demo portions in the latter half of the podcast are viewable on YouTube.

In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe and Todd Geist for another installment of "This Week in AI".  They begin with their experiences with Claude CoWork and their internal use cases, such as automatic time tracking. They also discuss the importance of project setup and making sure that agents have their own isolated data to keep things moving quickly and securely. 

Finally, they lead into a short demo of ProofKit MCP and how you can expose AI agents to FileMaker, highlighting the differences between ProofChat and ProofKit. 

Featured Links:

• ProofKit 
• The Last Quiet Thing by Terry Godier 
• Latent Space Podcast “Why Anthropic Thinks AI Should Have Its Own Computer — Felix Rieseberg of Claude Cowork & Claude Code Desktop” 

Featuring: 

• Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof+Geist 
• Todd Geist, CTO of Proof+Geist 

Description: 

In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Todd Geist and Ernest Koe as they discuss the whirlwind of activity in the AI space and how that affects FileMaker. They go over the practices and theories behind “vibe coding”, agentic engineering, the different platforms, and more. 

You can also find this episode on YouTube.

Featuring:
Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist
Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof+Geist
Todd Geist, CTO of Proof+Geist

Description:
In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and Ernest Koe as they discuss ProofChat— our new, FREE tool that allows you to add an AI Chat interface directly into your FileMaker solutions. Join the conversation to learn all the reasons why this could save you time and change your development, as well as some pitfalls to be aware of while working with AI. You might also catch a reference to Formula 1 racing, or two. Or three. Or four.

Find this episode on YouTube, or your favorite podcasting platform.

Featured Links:
https://www.proofchat.ai/

ProofChat is here
https://www.proofgeist.com/blog/2025/10/28/proofchat-is-here/

Featuring: 

• Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist 
• Eric Luce, Senior Software Engineer at Proof+Geist

Description: 

In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink and Eric Luce as they discuss the suite of JavaScript tools in ProofKit. In the modern era, having an easily accessible app for your clients is crucial. With ProofKit, FileMaker developers without much experience in JavaScript can create clean and functional web apps connected to FileMaker data, or interactive web viewers for your customers. 

Check out our growing list of content below to get started with ProofKit, and keep an eye out for the newest update on the horizon.

You can also find this episode on Youtube.

Featured Links: 

• https://proofkit.dev/ 
• Claris Engage 2025 Session: How to build next-level web apps with Claris FileMaker
• Build web apps with Claris FileMaker: ProofKit Claris Community Live
• Proof+Geist Talks with Richard Carlton

Featuring: 

• Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist 
• Julie Sigfrinius, Former Senior Director of Customer Success at Claris

Description: 

In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink and Julie Sigfrinius as they discuss the upcoming Claris Engage 2025 conference! Get a sneak preview of all the fascinating things scheduled for the event. From retro games to exclusive merchandise, an expo hall, and a packed roster of talks lead by FileMaker experts. They also talk about the importance of community and the welcoming atmosphere for first-time attendees— no matter if it's your first time attending or your return, you’ll find a strong community to welcome you into the fold.

You can also find this episode on YouTube. 

Featured Links: 

Learn more about Claris Engage 2025: http://www.claris.com/engage 

Check out the training days and see what sparks your interest: https://www.claris.com/engage/2025/sessions/?tag=training-day  

Want to be a sponsor or an exhibitor at Claris Engage 2025?: Email them at [email protected]

Have something for The Claris Museum? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clay-maeckel_clarisengage2025-activity-7273132883827990528-m31D?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 

Featuring:

• Jonathan Marcus, Head of Software Development at Sureguard
• Dominik Keller, CEO at Co-Founder at Five
• Ernest Koe
• Todd Geist

In this episode of The Context Podcast, Ernest Koe and Todd Geist are joined by Jonathan Marcus from Sureguard and Dominik Keller from Five to discuss the challenges of building user-friendly applications for non-employees. They explore how Five's low-code approach simplifies development, the integration of AI for creating complex business solutions, and the importance of infrastructure, security, and compliance in industries like healthcare. The conversation highlights the flexibility of Five, the collaborative nature of development, and the robust frameworks needed to empower developers to innovate effectively.

Check out the awesome work that Five and Sureguard are doing.

You can also find this episode on YouTube.

00:00

Introduction to the Guests and Their Backgrounds

04:59

The Genesis of Five and Its Role in Software Development

10:13

Exploring the Challenges with FileMaker and WebDirect

14:48

Understanding OData and Its Advantages

20:01

Navigating the Learning Curve with Five and OData

24:50

AI and Code Generation in Application Development

30:41

Building Complex Business Applications

36:24

The Role of Infrastructure in Development

39:01

Security and Compliance in Medical Applications

44:42

Collaboration and Success in Development Projects

In this episode, Ryan McCann, CEO at Claris, joins us to discuss his journey stepping into the role, the organizational strategies driving growth, and the importance of customer retention in today’s competitive market.

Ryan shares how Claris is navigating the transformation from a risk management mindset to a growth-oriented strategy. He dives into the challenges and successes along the way, emphasizing the critical role partnerships—especially with Apple—play in expanding market presence and enhancing the FileMaker platform.

We also explore Claris’s mission to empower small and mid-sized organizations through innovative technology, with Ryan highlighting the growing trend toward custom software development and the opportunities AI presents for shaping the future of business solutions.

Finally, we discuss the evolving role of the Claris community and Claris’s commitment to deeper collaboration and engagement with its partners.

You also can find this episode on YouTube. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Claris’s vision for the future and the exciting opportunities ahead!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Leadership Transition

03:02 Organizational Strategy and Transformation

05:51 Growth and Market Dynamics

11:45 Retention and Customer Engagement

17:53 Leveraging Partnerships for Growth

29:55 Future Strategies and Market Expansion

32:00 Empowering Organizations with Technology

35:00 Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion

36:52 Navigating the AI Landscape

40:01 Custom Software: A Right for Businesses

51:53 The Future of Custom Solutions and Community Engagement

In this episode of the Context Podcast, Martha Zink hosts Eric Luce and Aloe Torres Navarro to discuss innovative projects utilizing FileMaker and web applications. They discuss the challenges of offline data collection, the importance of authentication, and the use of webhooks for data synchronization. The conversation highlights the architecture of client-server interactions, user experience considerations, and the integration of tools like Slack for real-time updates. The episode concludes with insights on future enhancements and the collaborative nature of development in the FileMaker community.

Mentioned in the Podcast:
OttoFMS
https://www.proofgeist.com/products/f...
Alo’s Blog --- From Offline to Online: Building a Seamless FileMaker Go App with Otto Webhooks
https://www.proofgeist.com/blog/2024/...
Eric’s Blog --- Using Claris FileMaker as a backend database for web apps
https://www.proofgeist.com/blog/2024/...

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Mobile FileMaker and Web Projects
01:01 - Offline Data Collection Challenges
08:04 - Understanding Authentication and User Experience
09:49 - Redefining Client-Server Architecture
12:00 - Managing Data Synchronization Expectations
13:58 - Implementing API Keys for Secure Access
18:26 - Utilizing Otto Receiver for Data Handling
32:10 - User-Centric Design and Flexibility
34:07 - Exploring Web App Development with FileMaker
37:49 - Integrating Slack for Real-Time Updates
40:57 - Future Enhancements and User Feedback
51:30 - Conclusion