Episode 23: Smarter Automation with n8n and FileMaker

Episode 23: Smarter Automation with n8n and FileMaker

From FileMaker DevCast: Everything Claris FileMaker by Portage Bay Solutions

May 13, 2025 · 49 min · Season 3 · Episode 23

About this episode

This episode explores the n8n automation platform and its capabilities compared to other tools, featuring practical examples and insights on building effective workflows.

In this episode of FileMaker DevCast, we dive into n8n—a flexible, low-code workflow automation platform that gives you total control over how your systems talk to each other. We explore how n8n stacks up against tools like Zapier and Claris Connect, and walk through live examples of connecting Google Forms, FileMaker, email services, and even local AI agents. Learn how to build scalable, resilient automations—hosted on your own infrastructure or in the cloud—that will save you time. You’ll hear about: Real-world n8n workflows with Google Sheets and FileMaker The power of "nodes" vs "zaps" and "connectors" Triggering flows with webhooks, timers, or file changes Using n8n with LLMs and vector stores for RAG-based AI The pros and trade-offs of local vs SaaS hosting Whether you're automating internal tools or building next-gen AI workflows, this episode will show you new ways to think about integration.

People in this episode

Host: Portage Bay Solutions

Topics covered

  • automation
  • workflow
  • integration
  • low-code
  • AI
  • FileMaker

Keywords

  • n8n
  • automation
  • FileMaker
  • Google Forms
  • low-code
  • AI workflows
  • integration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: n8n, Zapier, Claris Connect, Google Forms, FileMaker, email services, local AI agents, Google Sheets

Places: RAG

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