Generates the Apex trigger *.trigger file and associated metadata file. These files must be contained in a parent directory called
AI agents use generate_trigger to create or update resources in Salesforce MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Salesforce MCP Server environment.
This tool creates new Apex trigger files and their associated metadata, which are reversible changes to a Salesforce organization. While triggers are executable code, the tool's primary function is creating/writing files rather than executing them. File creation is reversible (files can be deleted), so it fits Write rather than Execute.
From the tool's definition Tool generates and creates Apex trigger files and metadata files in the file system. 'Generates the Apex trigger *.trigger file and associated metadata file' indicates file creation.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access generate_trigger gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Salesforce MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for generate_trigger:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"generate_trigger": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "generate_trigger_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}generate_trigger stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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Generates the Apex trigger *.trigger file and associated metadata file. These files must be contained in a parent directory called. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Salesforce MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Salesforce MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_trigger: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Salesforce MCP Server. Nothing to install.
generate_trigger is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_trigger rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for generate_trigger. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
generate_trigger is provided by the Salesforce MCP Server MCP server (advancedcommunities/salesforce-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Start from Salesforce MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.
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