Claris FileMaker is widely used for rapid application development and internal business systems, but today’s organizations increasingly need deeper connectivity with platforms like Shopify. While FileMaker can communicate with APIs through REST, Shopify’s most advanced and flexible interface is its GraphQL Admin API.

GraphQL enables developers to retrieve exactly the data they need, combine multiple resources into a single request, and improve performance for high-volume stores. The challenge is that FileMaker does not provide native GraphQL tooling, and many integrations lack the structure required for maintainability, scalability, and modern API workflows.

The Shopify GraphQL Integration Pack for FileMaker addresses these challenges by providing a professional-grade, reusable, and extensible framework engineered specifically for developers and technical teams building production workflows.

Many existing FileMaker integrations with Shopify rely on basic REST calls and one-off scripts. JSON is often parsed manually, error handling is minimal, and there is no clear pattern for versioning or managing schema changes. Over time, this leads to fragile code and technical debt.

The GraphQL Integration Pack introduces the engineering patterns developers expect—clean structure, predictable logic, and reusable modules—while staying fully native to FileMaker’s scripting and calculation model.

Reusable GraphQL Request Engine

A centralized FileMaker script handles authorization, query construction, variable injection, and response retrieval. Developers can send any GraphQL query or mutation by passing a schema and parameters into a consistent entry point, instead of rebuilding request logic each time.

Pre-Built Shopify Operations

The current version of the integration pack focuses on a core set of Shopify workflows, including:

• Products and variants
• Fulfillment operations
• Gift cards
• Metafields

These modules are designed as practical starting points that developers can adapt and extend. Additional operations, such as inventory- and order-focused modules, are planned as part of the product roadmap.

Error and Rate-Limit Handling

GraphQL responses may include partial successes, nested errors, or throttling signals. The integration pack surfaces these conditions in a structured way so developers can implement retry logic, logging, and operational safeguards without reverse-engineering Shopify’s response format.

JSON Parsing Templates for FileMaker

Because GraphQL often returns deeply nested JSON, the pack includes parsing templates designed specifically for FileMaker’s JSON functions. These templates help map Shopify data cleanly into FileMaker tables and reduce the risk of brittle, one-off parsing code.

Maintainable Architecture

The framework follows a clear separation of concerns: configuration, query construction, request execution, response processing, and persistence. This structure supports multi-store environments, future expansion, and long-term maintenance by teams rather than individual developers.

The Shopify GraphQL Integration Pack is designed for:

• FileMaker developers who want a modern, pattern-based approach to working with Shopify.
• Consultants and agencies who need a repeatable integration they can customize across multiple clients.
• Internal development teams who rely on FileMaker as a core system and need reliable access to Shopify data and operations.

Developers who want to begin working with Shopify’s GraphQL Admin API inside FileMaker can download the current version of the Shopify GraphQL Integration Pack for FileMaker .

The download provides the core integration engine along with example operations for products, variants, metafields, gift cards, and fulfillment workflows.