# Tools & Utilities (Free/Open Source) **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/c/resources/free-tools-and-utilities/43.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tools & Utilities (Free/Open Source) channel](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/about-the-tools-utilities-free-open-source-channel/285)
**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\ **Replies:** 0
For contributors: This channel should be used to post links to resources that are hosted elsewhere which are offered AS IS and for free to the community. Make sure it is not a bait and switch: while it is ok to make a b… --- ## [ReportCard from 360Works - Grade Your FileMaker App](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reportcard-from-360works-grade-your-filemaker-app/5885)
**Author:** [@360works](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/360works)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reportcard-from-360works-grade-your-filemaker-app/5885 "2026-11-08T17:53:02Z")
360Works ReportCard is a tool that does a deep, intelligent analysis on your FileMaker app. It provides a report of performance problems, security issues, and general code quality. The report card includes an executive s… --- ## [Elemental SVG editor Released for FileMaker SVGs](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/elemental-svg-editor-released-for-filemaker-svgs/5265)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/elemental-svg-editor-released-for-filemaker-svgs/5265 "2026-02-05T10:29:26Z")
Announcing the release of Elemental SVG. This is a powerful and reliable SVG editor built from the ground up specifically for FileMaker Developers! Are you ever frustrated that the SVG icon you download from your fa… --- ## [A freely available tool](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/a-freely-available-tool/3869)
**Author:** [@Kirk](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Kirk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/a-freely-available-tool/3869 "2025-08-25T22:52:56Z")
Now that the new Save as XML feature exists, one of the early uses is to plug that information into a free tool from Geist Labs that shows a complete edit history of the file; who modified what when. All data is proce… --- ## [Free. PNG images in Black and White](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/free-png-images-in-black-and-white/3459)
**Author:** [@tgbolwerk](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/tgbolwerk)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/free-png-images-in-black-and-white/3459 "2024-01-15T14:06:38Z")
Does anyone know where I can get png icons to use in navigations? I have attached a screenshot of one where when the selection is in focus it is a white icon and when not in focus it is a black icon. Thanks! Tim B. … --- ## [FMPerception: Scripts called by buttons](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmperception-scripts-called-by-buttons/3902)
**Author:** [@EdwinS](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/EdwinS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmperception-scripts-called-by-buttons/3902 "2024-01-12T10:58:51Z")
Hi all, Is anyone using FMPerception? I tried to find all calls of a script, but FMPerception doesn't seem to show calls from buttons, even in the "call chain diagram". Am I missing something here? Thanks! --- ## [Notenik - MacOS Notetaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/notenik-macos-notetaker/3838)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/notenik-macos-notetaker/3838 "2023-12-04T12:16:25Z")
I like to use tools that allow me the freedom to bend them to my needs. For a long time I've been challenged by the fact that I can't find a tool that does markdown, provides a nice interface, and has a decent toolkit ( … --- ## [BBEdit Clippings for FileMaker functions](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/bbedit-clippings-for-filemaker-functions/3606)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/bbedit-clippings-for-filemaker-functions/3606 "2023-09-11T09:44:27Z")
I've just updated the BBEdit - FileMaker Clippings repository created by rjkantor on GitHub. The clippings have been updated to include all functions up to v20. They are arranged by group, for ease of access. There is … --- ## [FileMaker Server Installation with Ansible on Ubuntu Linux](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-installation-with-ansible-on-ubuntu-linux/3624)
**Author:** [@schubec](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/schubec)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 6:27am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-installation-with-ansible-on-ubuntu-linux/3624 "2023-07-02T06:27:01Z")
Operating system: Ubuntu Linux FileMaker version: FileMaker Server 19.x / 2023 At the FileMaker Conference 2022 in Hamburg I had presented how to install FileMaker Server completely automated on a Linux server using An… --- ## [Ts-dev-environment, react-ts-environment, react-environment, react-tailwind-js-environment](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ts-dev-environment-react-ts-environment-react-environment-react-tailwind-js-environment/3398)
**Author:** [@samfmp](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/samfmp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ts-dev-environment-react-ts-environment-react-environment-react-tailwind-js-environment/3398 "2023-02-22T16:33:54Z")
Hi, I have created some templates based on js-dev-environment from integrating magic. If you are familiar with it. Feel free to use it. Typescript React/Typescript React React/Tailwind --- ## [JSON Tools for MacOS](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/json-tools-for-macos/3361)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 5:02am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/json-tools-for-macos/3361 "2023-02-04T05:02:54Z")
With so much JSON is being passed around, this looks like a nice set of tools to keep handy. --- ## [JSON Crack - a tool for display of JSON as diagrams](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/json-crack-a-tool-for-display-of-json-as-diagrams/3214)
**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/json-crack-a-tool-for-display-of-json-as-diagrams/3214 "2022-11-22T23:41:01Z")
The open source tool JSON Crack produces diagrams from json data. This is very helpful for learning to write code that produces json and for visualisation of complex json. It is available as an online tool: https://jso… --- ## [Simple Addons (Slider, TimePicker, Credit Card Input)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/simple-addons-slider-timepicker-credit-card-input/2910)
**Author:** [@samfmp](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/samfmp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/simple-addons-slider-timepicker-credit-card-input/2910 "2022-05-16T04:10:49Z")
Hi, I have created another 3 free add-ons and released them on my GitHub account. Please feel free to give it a try. Please let me know if your find any bugs. Thank you. P.S. Use it at your own risk. Slider Credit C… --- ## [SF Symbols](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/sf-symbols/2853)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 8:27am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/sf-symbols/2853 "2022-04-12T08:27:55Z")
@Torsten asked about SF Symbols in a recent post. With over 3,300 symbols, SF Symbols is a library of iconography designed to integrate seamlessly with San Francisco, the system font for Apple platforms. Symbols come i… --- ## [MacOS Command Line Tools updated](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/macos-command-line-tools-updated/2821)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/macos-command-line-tools-updated/2821 "2022-03-23T20:22:56Z")
Including some old favourites. In a meeting this morning I was dumping on Excel and said that I would rather use the command line for a lot of data manipulation. At the top of my mind were tools like cat, grep, sort, he… --- ## [Dash help archives for FileMaker 19.2](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/dash-help-archives-for-filemaker-19-2/1988)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 9:53am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/dash-help-archives-for-filemaker-19-2/1988 "2022-03-12T09:53:56Z")
For browsing help files, the Dash application is very useful on Mac and iOS. We just uploaded newer dash files for FileMaker 19.2 for you. For FileMaker you find the docsets for version 19.2 and older here: FileMaker Da… --- ## [Markdown Editors](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/markdown-editors/2628)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/markdown-editors/2628 "2021-12-06T23:34:36Z")
I've been moving my documentation into Github because of all the benefits that arise from having version control and its always available. That means using Markdown for formatting. There are a lot of Markdown editors aro… --- ## [Github is a Goldmine for FileMaker Developers](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/github-is-a-goldmine-for-filemaker-developers/2446)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/github-is-a-goldmine-for-filemaker-developers/2446 "2021-09-01T02:13:10Z")
Github is a online code repository. For anyone who writes code - text files full of odd symbols - git is probably an everyday thing. Git is designed to handle text files. Unfortunately for us, FileMaker databases are bin… --- ## [Simple Add-on(Colour Picker and Date Range Picker)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/simple-add-on-colour-picker-and-date-range-picker/2327)
**Author:** [@samfmp](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/samfmp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/simple-add-on-colour-picker-and-date-range-picker/2327 "2021-07-20T19:33:56Z")
Hi, I have just released two simple add-ons on Github. Color Picker and Date Range Picker. Color Picker Date Range Picker If you find any bugs, please let me know. I have used the template from proof+geist to create.… --- ## [Resource Calendar and more](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/resource-calendar-and-more/333)
**Author:** [@Otmar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Otmar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/resource-calendar-and-more/333 "2021-05-24T21:51:05Z")
After the “renewal” of the community site, I got rid of my document “Resource-Calendar”. So I made my own space here: https://developer.balimusic.ch Resource Calendar and more of my samples, i.e. newest: capture pictur… --- ## [A tool to better handle colors in your themes](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/a-tool-to-better-handle-colors-in-your-themes/2143)
**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/a-tool-to-better-handle-colors-in-your-themes/2143 "2021-05-18T13:10:20Z")
Hi, I saw the author of this tool present it in a meetup before it was released. It seemed very promising. I have not played with it yet, but I do not want to wait for that before sharing about this tool, so you can go … --- ## [Announcing the release of elemental\_dropzone - Drag and drop multiple files with ease](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/announcing-the-release-of-elemental-dropzone-drag-and-drop-multiple-files-with-ease/2074)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/announcing-the-release-of-elemental-dropzone-drag-and-drop-multiple-files-with-ease/2074 "2021-05-04T20:16:32Z")
Digital Fusion Ltd is thrilled to announce the release of elemental\_dropzone. This is our first add-on and we think it's pretty special. With it you can drag and drop multiple files (including folders) into your FileMak… --- ## [FM SVG Maker – A Filemaker based SVG converter for FileMaker Buttons](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-svg-maker-a-filemaker-based-svg-converter-for-filemaker-buttons/1716)
**Author:** [@cheesus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cheesus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-svg-maker-a-filemaker-based-svg-converter-for-filemaker-buttons/1716 "2021-02-19T16:54:44Z")
FM SVG Maker is a useful tool I wrote to make almost any SVG File ready for Filemaker Buttons. Usage in a nutshell: Drag your SVG onto the drop zone. Export converted SVG to the desktop. Use exported SVG in FileMaker B… --- ## [Easy Runtime Sign v3 - A helpful tool for codesigning and notarizing Filemaker Runtimes](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/easy-runtime-sign-v3-a-helpful-tool-for-codesigning-and-notarizing-filemaker-runtimes/373)
**Author:** [@cheesus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cheesus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/easy-runtime-sign-v3-a-helpful-tool-for-codesigning-and-notarizing-filemaker-runtimes/373 "2020-10-07T16:09:45Z")
Hi everyone, today I'd like to introduce the new version of my tool Easy Runtime Sign v3 (EaRS). It's an open filemaker file that leads you through the process of codesigning and notarizing Runtimes and DMGs. What it d… --- ## [🔥 SwiftFM repo updated for the FileMaker 19 Data API](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/swiftfm-repo-updated-for-the-filemaker-19-data-api/1198)
**Author:** [@bhamm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/bhamm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/swiftfm-repo-updated-for-the-filemaker-19-data-api/1198 "2020-08-02T11:02:24Z")
Hey y'all. I just updated my SwiftFM repo for the FileMaker 19 Data API. Notable improvements include support for the new 'validateSession()', and moving the server 'message' into the completion block. So now you can ac… --- ## [Filemaker2tableau released!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker2tableau-released/817)
**Author:** [@airmoi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/airmoi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker2tableau-released/817 "2020-04-01T16:41:15Z")
We've just released a free and open source FileMaker connector for Tableau which is a bit more user friendly that the legacy one. All feedbacks are welcome More details available here : fm2tableau: FileMaker/Tableau … --- ## [Tool for documenting your work](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/tool-for-documenting-your-work/522)
**Author:** [@cheesus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cheesus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/tool-for-documenting-your-work/522 "2019-11-21T13:36:45Z")
I use a FM database where I enter all Bugs and upcoming Features. It holds several fields like Module (Invoices, Addresses, …), Task (or Feature), Description , Category (Feature, Bug, Note), Date , Program-Ver… --- ## [FileMaker iOS App SDK + Swift AppDelegate](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-ios-app-sdk-swift-appdelegate/437)
**Author:** [@bhamm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/bhamm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-ios-app-sdk-swift-appdelegate/437 "2019-11-07T03:15:43Z")
I updated my “FileMaker iOS App SDK + Swift AppDelegate” walkthrough for Xcode 11. For those familiar with this walkthrough from the old Community, you may remember that (starting with Xcode 10) the command line utility o… --- ## [DanShockley's FmClipTools](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/danshockleys-fmcliptools/293)
**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/danshockleys-fmcliptools/293 "2019-08-18T14:57:06Z")
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