In this post, we will talk about FileMaker AI Semantic Search.

Overview:

An enterprise utilizing FileMaker for internal data management, aiming to enhance information retrieval and user experience.

The objective of this project is to implement an AI-powered semantic search system within FileMaker. This enables users to retrieve relevant records using natural language queries rather than exact keyword matches. The solution integrates OpenAI-based embeddings and vector search to deliver context-aware search results, significantly improving data accessibility and decision-making efficiency.

Process Overview:

Data Preparation:

• Extract structured and unstructured text data from FileMaker layouts and fields for processing.

Create API

• Create an OpenAI account and generate an API key
  • Go to https://platform.openai.com and sign up
  • After logging in, click your profile icon – View API Keys
  • Click Create new secret key and copy it to use in FileMaker scripts

Embedding Generation:

• Convert text data into semantic vector embeddings using a pretrained language model (e.g., We used OpenAI model).

Vector Storage:

• Store generated embeddings in FileMaker container fields.

Semantic Search Execution:

• When users input a natural language query, generate the embedding for the query and compare it with stored embeddings using cosine similarity to find the most relevant records.

FileMaker Integration:

• Develop FileMaker scripts and APIs to interact with the embedding service and display search results dynamically in FileMaker layouts.

Technical Approach:

• Language Model: OpenAI Embedding Model
• Integration Method: FileMaker Script with AI functions
• Vector Comparison: Cosine similarity search 
• Automation: FileMaker scripts for data extraction, embedding refresh, and search result rendering

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