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install-claris-docs

Mirror Claris FileMaker Pro online help documentation into a local versioned manifest.

17|5|Updated Apr 28, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#reference#offline#crawler#filemaker#claris
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcel-more/fm-lab --skill install-claris-docs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: install-claris-docs
Source: https://github.com/marcel-more/fm-lab/tree/main/.claude/skills/install-claris-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcel-more/fm-lab --skill install-claris-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, curl, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the lack of a local, searchable, and version-controlled reference for Claris FileMaker Pro documentation, ensuring developers have reliable access to function and script step definitions even without an internet connection.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multilingual Mirroring: Downloads and maintains local copies of Claris Online Help in 11 languages, including CSS and assets for full rendering.
  • Version Tracking: Automatically checks for updates using HTTP headers and maintains a manifest to ensure documentation stays current with the official source.
  • Use Case: A developer working in a secure, air-gapped environment or a CI/CD pipeline can use this skill to ensure that AI agents have immediate, local access to the complete FileMaker function reference for accurate code analysis and generation.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to install the Claris documentation in your preferred language to begin mirroring the help files locally.

Frequently Asked Questions about install-claris-docs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I download Claris FileMaker documentation for offline access?▼

You can mirror Claris FileMaker online help locally by crawling help.claris.com to download HTML content, CSS, and assets. This creates a searchable, offline reference for FileMaker Pro script steps and functions, ensuring developers have reliable access without an internet connection.

Can I maintain multilingual FileMaker help files locally?▼

Yes, you can maintain multilingual FileMaker help files locally. The mirroring process supports downloading and managing local copies of Claris Online Help in 11 different languages, including all associated CSS and rendering assets for comprehensive offline documentation.

Do I need Python 3 and curl to crawl Claris FileMaker reference docs?▼

Yes, you need Python 3 and curl to crawl Claris FileMaker reference docs. These dependencies are required to execute the recursive web scraping scripts, download the documentation content, and verify file integrity across multiple language sets.

How does offline FileMaker documentation stay current with the official source?▼

Offline FileMaker documentation stays current by automatically checking for updates using HTTP headers and maintaining a local manifest. This version tracking mechanism verifies file integrity and ensures the local mirror matches the latest official Claris help content.

Does local FileMaker documentation work in an air-gapped CI/CD pipeline?▼

Yes, local FileMaker documentation works in an air-gapped CI/CD pipeline. By maintaining a local mirror of the help files, AI agents and automated workflows can access the complete FileMaker function reference for accurate code analysis without internet connectivity.

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