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FileMaker SVG Skill: Give Your AI Assistant FileMaker Icon Superpowers #

Creating SVG icons that work perfectly in FileMaker Pro has always been a challenge. The FileMaker Pro 14 SVG Grammar specification is strict, and even small mistakes can break your button icons. But what if you could automate the entire process?

What This “Skill” Actually Is #

Let me be clear: this isn’t a traditional software application or plugin. The FileMaker SVG Icon Builder “skill” is a comprehensive SKILL.md file that instructs your AI assistant (like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or other AgentSkills-compatible agents) to handle everything about FileMaker SVG icons.

When you install this skill, you’re essentially giving your AI assistant the complete knowledge base and tools to:

  • Generate FileMaker-compliant SVG code from natural language descriptions
  • Automatically fix existing SVG files that don’t meet FileMaker’s requirements
  • Validate SVG icons against the FileMaker Pro 14 specification
  • Provide templates and examples for common icon patterns

Think of it as a specialized expert that lives inside your AI coding assistant, ready to handle any FileMaker SVG task you throw at it.

The SVG Compatibility Problem #

If you’ve ever tried to create custom SVG icons for FileMaker, you know the pain. Missing XML declarations, wrong namespaces, incompatible coordinate units—these issues can turn a simple icon creation task into hours of debugging.

The FileMaker SVG Icon Builder skill solves this problem by providing a complete toolkit for creating, healing, and validating SVG icons that work flawlessly with FileMaker Pro.

What Makes This Skill Special #

This isn’t just another SVG tool. It’s an AgentSkills.io compatible skill that integrates directly with AI agents like Claude Desktop, Windsurf IDE, Cursor, and others. The skill understands FileMaker’s specific requirements and handles all the technical details automatically.

Key Capabilities #

Create FileMaker-compliant SVG icons from scratch using natural language descriptions. Just tell the AI what you want, and it generates a properly formatted SVG.

Heal existing SVGs to fix compatibility issues automatically. The included Python script can fix common problems like missing declarations, wrong namespaces, and coordinate unit issues.

Validate against FileMaker Pro 14 SVG Grammar to ensure your icons will work perfectly before you even import them.

Theme integration support with fm_fill for dynamic theming that adapts to your FileMaker solution’s color schemes.

How It Works in Practice #

Installation Across Multiple Platforms #

One of the best features is its broad compatibility. The skill works with:

  • Claude Desktop - Install directly through the Skills panel
  • Claude Code - Upload the skill file at claude.ai/code
  • Windsurf IDE - Native skill integration
  • Cursor - AI-first code editor support
  • Cline - VS Code extension compatibility

The AgentSkills.io standard means you can use the same skill across all these platforms without modification.

Natural Language Icon Creation #

Once installed, creating icons is as simple as:

“Create a FileMaker SVG icon for a save button”

“Build a theme-compatible FileMaker button bar icon for user management”

“Generate a FileMaker-compatible trash icon with proper styling”

The AI understands FileMaker’s requirements and generates SVG code that just works.

Automated Healing and Validation #

The real magic happens when you have existing SVGs that need fixing. The included Python scripts can:

# Auto-fix compatibility issues
python3 scripts/heal_filemaker_svg.py input.svg output.svg

# Validate the result
python3 scripts/validate_filemaker_svg.py your_icon.svg

The healer automatically fixes:

  • Missing XML declaration and namespaces
  • Missing width/height attributes
  • Unit symbols in coordinates (px, pt, cm, etc.)
  • Negative radius values
  • Degrees to radians conversion
  • UTF-16 to UTF-8 encoding

Complete Toolkit for Developers #

The skill comes with everything you need:

Template Assets - Pre-built SVG templates for common patterns like basic shapes, theme buttons, gradients, and reusable symbols.

Comprehensive Documentation - Complete FileMaker Pro 14 SVG Grammar specification with examples and best practices.

Python Scripts - Automated healing and validation tools for batch processing existing icon libraries.

Reference Materials - Official Claris documentation links and detailed grammar specifications.

Real-World Benefits #

Time Savings #

What used to take hours of manual debugging now takes minutes. The automated healing alone can save days of work when migrating existing icon libraries.

Consistency #

Every icon generated follows the same standards, ensuring your entire application has a consistent look and feel that works perfectly with FileMaker’s rendering engine.

Future-Proof #

The AgentSkills.io standard means your investment in this skill pays off across multiple AI platforms and development environments.

Quality Assurance #

Built-in validation means you catch problems before they reach your users, preventing broken icons and inconsistent UI elements.

Getting Started #

The installation process is straightforward:

  1. Download the skill file from GitHub
  2. Install it in your preferred AI agent
  3. Start creating icons with natural language commands

For teams, the skill can be shared across multiple development environments, ensuring everyone follows the same standards.

Beyond Basic Icons #

While the skill excels at creating simple button icons, it also supports advanced features:

Gradient Support - Create icons with complex gradients that still comply with FileMaker’s requirements.

Symbol Reuse - Build reusable symbol libraries for consistent icon sets across large applications.

Theme Integration - Use fm_fill to create icons that automatically adapt to your FileMaker solution’s color themes.

The Bigger Picture #

This skill represents a shift in how we approach FileMaker development. By combining AI agents with domain-specific knowledge, we can automate tedious technical tasks while maintaining the high quality standards that FileMaker developers expect.

The AgentSkills.io ecosystem is growing, and tools like this show how AI can enhance rather than replace developer expertise. You still control the design and user experience, but the technical implementation becomes effortless.

Conclusion #

The FileMaker SVG Icon Builder skill transforms one of the most frustrating aspects of FileMaker development into a streamlined, automated process. Whether you’re creating a single icon or migrating an entire library, this tool ensures your SVG icons work perfectly every time.

For FileMaker developers who value both quality and efficiency, this skill isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

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Get the skill: FileMaker SVG Icon Builder on GitHub

Learn more: AgentSkills.io

Official documentation: FileMaker Pro SVG Grammar