fmsmonitor – FileMaker Server® Menu Bar Monitor

Native macOS Menu Bar App that monitors FileMaker Server® and displays open databases.

Features

• Displays in macOS menu bar with server icon.
• Shows list of all open FileMaker databases.
• Displays client connection count for each database.
• Automatic refresh every 15 minutes (configurable).
• Manual refresh button.
• Secure credential storage in macOS Keychain.
• No dock icon (runs as menu bar app only).

Requirements

• macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
• FileMaker Server® with Admin API v2 enabled
• Admin credentials for FileMaker Server®.

Configuration

On first launch, configure the app in settings view, which opens automatically.

Later click the gear icon to change settings.

Enter your FileMaker Server® details:

• Server URL (e.g., https://your-server.com)
• Admin username
• Admin password (stored securely in Keychain)
• Refresh interval (1-60 minutes, default: 15)

1. Click „Save Settings“

Usage

• Click the menu bar icon to view open databases.
• Click refresh icon to manually update.
• Click gear icon to change settings.
• Click „Quit“ to exit the app

Architecture

Components

• FMSMonitorApp: Main app entry point with MenuBarExtra.
• DatabaseMonitor: Manages periodic polling and state.
• FMSClient: FileMaker® Admin API v2 client.
• KeychainService: Secure credential storage.
• Views: SwiftUI views for UI

API Integration

Uses FileMaker Admin API v2:

• Authentication: POST /fmi/admin/api/v2/user/auth
• List databases: GET /fmi/admin/api/v2/databases

Token-based authentication with automatic refresh every 14 minutes.

Security

• HTTPS-only communication (enforced by App Transport Security).
• Credentials stored in macOS Keychain.
• App sandbox enabled.
• Network access restricted to necessary endpoints.

License

Copyright © 2026 Jens Teich. All rights reserved.