fm-generate-script

Generating FileMaker scripts automatically requires drafting a canonical text input that a deterministic pipeline converts into paste-ready fmxmlsnippet XML. This replaces manual XML authoring by resolving object references against a DuckDB catalog to ensure structural integrity.

fmxmlsnippet is an XML format used to represent FileMaker scripts so they can be copied and pasted directly into the FileMaker application. Generating these snippets programmatically ensures error-free script imports and complex automation authoring.

Yes, you need a valid DuckDB reference database and catalog to generate FileMaker script snippets. The DuckDB catalog is required to resolve real object IDs accurately and ensure the contextual validity of the generated fmxmlsnippet XML.

Validating FileMaker script XML is handled through a three-layer gate that verifies XML structure, save-compatibility, and runtime logic. This multi-stage validation occurs before delivery to guarantee the generated script is production-grade and structurally sound.

The best way to automate complex FileMaker script authoring is using a reference-driven generation pipeline that outputs fmxmlsnippet XML. By resolving object IDs against a DuckDB catalog, it eliminates manual errors and guarantees contextually accurate scripts for production environments.

FileMaker script generation fails without proper object references because the pipeline relies on a DuckDB catalog to resolve real object IDs. Without a valid reference database, the system cannot guarantee accurate ID resolution or the structural integrity of the output XML.