FileMaker Modernization

FileMaker MPC Server for high-performance, event-driven experiences

Stream, synchronize, and scale FileMaker data across teams, devices, and automations. MPC delivers real-time collaboration, monitoring, and integration hooks without disrupting your existing solutions.

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Why it matters
  • 1
    Modern collaboration: real-time feeds keep distributed teams aligned.
  • 2
    Automation-first: weave FileMaker into AI and serverless workflows.
  • 3
    Operational control: observe and govern data flows with ease.

What is the MPC Server?

The FileMaker Message Processing Controller (MPC) is a middleware layer that brokers real-time communication between FileMaker Server and any number of connected applications.

MPC taps into FileMaker webhooks, script triggers, and data APIs to publish events, receive commands, and orchestrate responses. Developers get a unified hub for automations, dashboards, mobile apps, and AI assistants.

Scalability

Offload heavy workloads to the MPC tier with queues, caching, and workload partitioning.

Collaboration

Broadcast updates to web, mobile, and desktop clients instantly, with fine-grained subscriptions.

AI hooks

Trigger intelligent assistants and workflows whenever data changes.

Observability

Log, trace, and audit every interaction for compliance-ready visibility.

Architecture & data flow

MPC sits between your FileMaker databases and the outside world. Clients connect via WebSockets or HTTP APIs, while FileMaker communicates using webhooks, custom scripts, and scheduled jobs.

  • Event capture: FileMaker publishes structured payloads to MPC topics.
  • Processing: MPC normalizes, enriches, and routes events to connected consumers.
  • Monitoring: Dashboards track throughput, latency, and error recovery.
Topology overview
Client Apps
Web, mobile, analytics, AI
→
MPC Server
Queues, APIs, automation
→
FileMaker
Layouts, scripts, data

Bi-directional channels let FileMaker respond to client commands and push changes in real time, while MPC ensures reliability and security.

Features & benefits

Real-time updates

Stream FileMaker changes to connected clients instantly, without polling or manual refresh cycles.

Elastic scalability

Horizontally scale the MPC layer to accommodate spikes in client traffic and automation workloads.

Security by design

Isolate business logic, enforce role-based access, and observe every event with centralized auditing.

Cross-database potential

Bridge FileMaker data to SQL, NoSQL, and analytics platforms using event-driven connectors.

Setup & installation guide

  1. Provision the MPC server using Docker Compose or your preferred infrastructure tooling.
  2. Configure FileMaker Server webhooks and custom scripts to publish events to the MPC endpoints.
  3. Map FileMaker tables, layouts, or scripts to MPC topics and configure access policies.
  4. Install MPC client libraries or WebSocket connectors in your applications.
  5. Monitor health dashboards and configure alerts for throughput, latency, and failures.
Supported environments
  • ✓Docker
  • ✓Linux
  • ✓Windows
  • ✓Managed hosting
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Integrating MPC with FileMaker

Developers extend FileMaker by pointing layouts, scripts, or schedules at MPC endpoints. MPC normalizes inbound data, invokes FileMaker scripts via Data API, and streams results back to clients instantly.

  • Sync: keep customer portals, mobile apps, and dashboards up-to-date.
  • Triggers: launch server scripts or automations from external events.
  • Analytics: feed data warehouses or BI tools without load on FileMaker.
Sample code
import { MPCClient } from "@filemaker-mpc/client";

const client = new MPCClient({
  endpoint: "https://mpc.yourdomain.com",
  apiKey: process.env.MPC_KEY,
});

client.subscribe("orders/updates", (event) => {
  console.log("FileMaker order change", event.payload);
  // Trigger automation, analytics, or AI workflows here
});

client.publish("orders/create", {
  data: newOrderPayload,
  metadata: { source: "web-portal" },
});

Demo & proof of concept

Explore how MPC keeps a FileMaker-powered fulfillment system in sync. The live demo shows real-time order creation, status updates, and AI-generated summaries triggered by workflow events.

Want a tailored walkthrough? Request a guided session and we will deploy a sandbox MPC node connected to your FileMaker environment.

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Frequently asked questions

MPC is a companion service layered on top of FileMaker Server. It is delivered by partners to extend FileMaker deployments with modern streaming and automation capabilities.

Most solutions require minimal changes. Define which layouts and scripts participate in MPC, then configure webhooks and topics within FileMaker Server.

The server is optimized for high throughput event handling. Queues, caching, and backpressure keep FileMaker Server responsive, even when many clients subscribe.

Yes. Deploy on Docker, Linux, or Windows. Managed hosting is also available if you prefer a turnkey experience.

Ready to modernize your FileMaker stack?

Request a consultation, access the deployment guide, or schedule a live architecture review. Our team will help tailor MPC to your workflows.

  • ✓ Deployment best practices
  • ✓ Integration blueprints
  • ✓ Performance and security validation
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