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EngageU 2025, the view from Antwerp
At EngageU 2025 in Antwerp, AI took center stage as FileMaker developers explored the potential and challenges of integrating large language models into their workflows. Beyond technical sessions, the conference highlighted the irreplaceable value of in-person connections, where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and human interaction transform professional relationships. ProofChat's debut and the rich conversations between developers underscored that breakthrough innovations still emerge through direct human exchange.
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Proof+Geist is SOC2 Type 2 certified
Proof+Geist has achieved SOC2 Type 2 certification, demonstrating our rigorous commitment to data security and infrastructure protection. Our third-party verified policies go beyond theoretical standards, ensuring that our clients can confidently focus on their business while we safeguard their critical information. This ongoing certification reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest security standards in cloud hosting for custom business solutions.
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ProofKit helps you create modern web interfaces for FileMaker without becoming a web developer first. It connects your AI agent to your file, gives it useful context, and closes the loop so it can build, test, refine, and deploy interfaces that fit your app.

OttoFMS

OttoFMS helps developers automate data migrations, transfer files between servers, create receivers for incoming webhooks, perform offsite backups, and more. OttoFMS is the successor to Otto v3, and it is now completely FREE.

FMPerception

Have a question about the structure of your FileMaker custom app? Don’t wait for long analysis reports to run or settle for stale data. Get the answer now, so you can keep developing.

ProofChat

Seamlessly integrate conversational AI into your FileMaker applications. Query data, generate insights, update records, and create powerful workflows with natural language.

ProofKit

ProofKit helps you create modern web interfaces for FileMaker without becoming a web developer first. It connects your AI agent to your file, gives it useful context, and closes the loop so it can build, test, refine, and deploy interfaces that fit your app.

ProofChat

Seamlessly integrate conversational AI into your FileMaker applications. Query data, generate insights, update records, and create powerful workflows with natural language.

FMComparison

FMComparison will give you an actionable list of differences between any two FileMaker Files. Yes, you need this.

Ledgerlink

Eliminate duplicate data entry and the daily frustrations associated with keeping both systems up-to-date.

FMLayoutlens

Say goodbye to hidden complexities – our 3D view reveals layout secrets at a glance. It’s the game-changer you need for a visual FileMaker experience.

ModLog

Take the output of the FileMaker Save as XML script step and converts it into a simple sortable change log of who last changed what FileMaker element and when.

fmSVG

Take any SVG and convert it into a form that works better with FileMaker layout tools.

SimpleQ

A lightweight queuing system built in FileMaker, making it easier to build applications that work together in a loosely-coupled fashion. Also designed to integrate with OttoFMS for receiving webhooks.

FMPerception

Have a question about the structure of your FileMaker custom app? Don’t wait for long analysis reports to run or settle for stale data. Get the answer now, so you can keep developing.

Ottomatic

With world-class infrastructure focused on speed, security, and flexibility, Ottomatic helps you develop, host, and deploy modern Claris FileMaker applications.

OttoFMS

OttoFMS helps developers automate data migrations, transfer files between servers, create receivers for incoming webhooks, perform offsite backups, and more. OttoFMS is the successor to Otto v3, and it is now completely FREE.

ProofKit

ProofKit is a free and open-source command line tool for quickly and easily generating production-ready web code with special features specifically for FileMaker use cases. It can generate web apps and FileMaker web viewer integrations and has the ability to add to your project over time.

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Welcome to Ottomatic Essentials 2.0
Ottomatic Essentials 2.0 brings a powerful upgrade to FileMaker hosting, offering small teams dedicated Docker containers with enhanced performance and control. This next-generation hosting solution provides improved visibility, self-serve file management, and full support for OttoFMS, all while maintaining the same affordable pricing as the previous version.
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Proof+Geist is SOC2 Type 2 certified
Proof+Geist has achieved SOC2 Type 2 certification, demonstrating our rigorous commitment to data security and infrastructure protection. Our third-party verified policies go beyond theoretical standards, ensuring that our clients can confidently focus on their business while we safeguard their critical information. This ongoing certification reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest security standards in cloud hosting for custom business solutions.
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The Context Podcast: ProofKit
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. 
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The Context Podcast: ProofKit
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. 
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A brief investigation into the nature of AI psychosis
Experienced developers may be uniquely susceptible to AI-fueled euphoria — not because they understand AI less, but because they understand software development more. A look at why vibe coding hits differently when you've done it the hard way.
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A brief investigation into the nature of AI psychosis
Experienced developers may be uniquely susceptible to AI-fueled euphoria — not because they understand AI less, but because they understand software development more. A look at why vibe coding hits differently when you've done it the hard way.
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Welcome to Ottomatic Essentials 2.0
Ottomatic Essentials 2.0 brings a powerful upgrade to FileMaker hosting, offering small teams dedicated Docker containers with enhanced performance and control. This next-generation hosting solution provides improved visibility, self-serve file management, and full support for OttoFMS, all while maintaining the same affordable pricing as the previous version.
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Welcome to Ottomatic Essentials 2.0
Ottomatic Essentials 2.0 brings a powerful upgrade to FileMaker hosting, offering small teams dedicated Docker containers with enhanced performance and control. This next-generation hosting solution provides improved visibility, self-serve file management, and full support for OttoFMS, all while maintaining the same affordable pricing as the previous version.
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Proof+Geist is SOC2 Type 2 certified
Proof+Geist has achieved SOC2 Type 2 certification, demonstrating our rigorous commitment to data security and infrastructure protection. Our third-party verified policies go beyond theoretical standards, ensuring that our clients can confidently focus on their business while we safeguard their critical information. This ongoing certification reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest security standards in cloud hosting for custom business solutions.
Read More
Proof+Geist is SOC2 Type 2 certified
Proof+Geist has achieved SOC2 Type 2 certification, demonstrating our rigorous commitment to data security and infrastructure protection. Our third-party verified policies go beyond theoretical standards, ensuring that our clients can confidently focus on their business while we safeguard their critical information. This ongoing certification reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest security standards in cloud hosting for custom business solutions.
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FileMaker and AI discussions with Todd Geist from EngageU
Todd Geist presented Practical AI: Lessons Learned from Building ProofChat last November in Antwerp and the videos are now available.
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FileMaker and AI discussions with Todd Geist from EngageU
Todd Geist presented Practical AI: Lessons Learned from Building ProofChat last November in Antwerp and the videos are now available.
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The California Consumer Privacy Act (the "CCPA") provides various rights to California residents and households with respect to the personal information that we have collected about you.

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