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Connect Gmail to File Maker in two minutes.

Real-time triggers from Gmail, ready-made actions in File Maker. Filter, transform, and route without writing a line of code.

Connect Gmail and File Maker See reverse direction

Trigger app

Gmail as the trigger

Workflows fire when something happens in Gmail.

New EmailWebhook

Action app

File Maker as the action

Workflows do something in File Maker, instantly.

List FileMaker RecordsAPI

Both directions

Pick the way that fits your stack.

Pair pages are mirrored. Each direction gets its own dedicated page.

Gmail → File Maker

When something happens in Gmail, do it in File Maker.

1 Gmail triggers wired to 1 File Maker actions. Most-used pairing: New Email → List FileMaker Records.

New Email

File Maker → Gmail

Or fire it the other way around.

0 File Maker triggers wired to 27 Gmail actions downstream.

Use any trigger in the catalog as the upstream.

See File Maker → Gmail →

Popular pairings

Common Gmail → File Maker workflows.

Pick a pairing to set it up in two minutes. Each one is a fully editable recipe.

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When new email in Gmail, list filemaker records in File Maker.

Fires when a new email is received in Gmail. Returns full email content; enable "Include Attachments" to automatically download all file attachments.

How it works

Connect Gmail and File Maker in five steps.

No code, no glue, no half-day setup. Each step is one click.

1
Connect
Authorize Gmail and File Maker
Open Tiny Command, authorize Gmail and File Maker once each. Both connections are available to every workflow on your account.
2
Trigger
Pick a Gmail trigger
Drop the Gmail → New Email trigger onto the canvas. Tiny Command auto-registers the webhook.
POST /v1/webhooks/google-gmail.trigger-email-received
3
Transform
Add a filter or AI step
Optionally add a Filter node ("subject contains URGENT") or an AI step ("classify intent") between trigger and action.
4
Action
Add the File Maker action
Drop the File Maker → List FileMaker Records action below it. Map fields from the Gmail payload into the File Maker inputs.
file-maker.list
5
Publish
Publish and forget
Hit Publish. Tiny Command runs it in production from second one. Watch the run-log fill up.

FAQ

Questions about Gmail + File Maker.

How long does it take to connect Gmail and File Maker on Tiny Command?

Under two minutes. Authorize Gmail and File Maker once each, drop the Gmail trigger and File Maker action onto a workflow canvas, map a couple of fields, and publish. No code, no glue.

Is the Gmail ↔ File Maker integration real-time?

Yes. Both Gmail and File Maker expose webhooks, so events from one fire workflows in the other within seconds rather than on a polling interval.

Can I filter or transform data between Gmail and File Maker?

Yes. Add a Filter node to only pass through matching events, a Switch node to branch by value, or an AI / Code node to transform payloads before they hit File Maker.

What Gmail events can trigger a File Maker workflow?

Any of the 1 Gmail triggers, including "New Email". Each fires in real time when the matching event happens in Gmail.

Do I need a paid plan to use Gmail with File Maker?

No. There's a free tier that covers most Gmail+File Maker use cases without a credit card. Paid plans unlock higher run volumes and team features when you outgrow it.

What if I want File Maker → Gmail instead?

Build it the same way, in reverse. There's a dedicated /integrations/file-maker/with/google-gmail page with the reverse-direction triggers and actions.

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