get_default_org

Get the current default target org configured in the Salesforce CLI. This returns the org alias or username that is used as the default when no targetOrg is specified in other tool calls.

ServerSalesforce MCP Server
CategoryRead

How to control get_default_org ↓

WHAT IT DOES

What get_default_org does on Salesforce MCP Server

AI agents call get_default_org to retrieve information from Salesforce MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_default_org needs a policy

The tool retrieves configuration metadata about which Salesforce org is currently set as default. It performs no writes, deletes, executions, or financial operations. While knowing the default org could inform downstream actions by an agent, the tool itself only reads and returns static configuration data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get the current default target org configured in the Salesforce CLI. This returns the org alias or username' — purely a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_default_org gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_default_org

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 get_default_org:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_default_org": {}
  }
}

get_default_org is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Salesforce MCP Server tools

Destructive clear_default_org Clear the default target org from the Salesforce CLI configuration. After clearing, all to Destructive delete_record Delete a record from a Salesforce org using the REST API. Permanently removes the specifie Destructive package_uninstall Uninstall a second-generation package from the target org. Specify the package ID (starts Destructive logout Log out of a Salesforce org. Use targetOrg to logout of a specific org, or set all to true Execute deploy_start Deploy metadata to Salesforce org with test execution options. Execute execute_anonymous_apex Execute Apex code in a Salesforce Org. This command allows you to run Apex code directly a Execute run_apex_tests Run Apex tests in a Salesforce Org. This command allows you to execute unit tests with var Execute run_code_analyzer Analyze code for quality and security issues. Run list_code_analyzer_rules first to select

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FAQ

Questions about get_default_org

What does the get_default_org tool do? +

Get the current default target org configured in the Salesforce CLI. This returns the org alias or username that is used as the default when no targetOrg is specified in other tool calls. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Salesforce MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_default_org? +

Register the Salesforce MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_default_org: 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.

What risk level is get_default_org? +

get_default_org is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_default_org? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_default_org 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.

How do I block get_default_org completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_default_org. 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.

What MCP server provides get_default_org? +

get_default_org 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.

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