API Proxy

OttoFMS exposes proxy access for the FileMaker Data API and the FileMaker Admin API. The proxy allows you to access these FileMaker APIs using long-lived API keys instead of your username and password.

Data API Proxy

Think of a Data API key as a replacement for a set of FileMaker credentials to a specific FileMaker file. It provides access to the FileMaker Data API for that file.

First, create a Data API key (guide). Data API keys are linked to a single database file and replace the FileMaker credentials for that file. The credentials you enter must have the fmrest privilege set for that file.

Add the following header to your HTTP request:

Authorization: Bearer dk_12395874

Prefix the base URL with /otto. For example:

https://filemaker.yourserver.com/otto/fmi/data/vLatest

Admin API Proxy

Think of an Admin API key as a replacement for your FileMaker Server Admin Console credentials. It provides access to both the FileMaker Admin API and the Otto Developer API.

First, create an Admin API Key (guide).

Add the following header to your HTTP request:

Authorization: Bearer ak_123987

Prefix the base URL with /otto. For example:

https://filemaker.yourserver.com/otto/fmi/admin/v2

You can also use an Admin API key to authenticate against the Otto Developer API.

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