salesforce_update_record

Update a Salesforce record

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/salesforce-update-record.md

WHAT IT DOES

What salesforce_update_record does on ScopeGate

AI agents use salesforce_update_record to create or update resources in ScopeGate, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your ScopeGate environment.

RISK

Why salesforce_update_record is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating an existing Salesforce record. It does not delete data (which would be Destructive), does not move money (Financial), and does not execute arbitrary code (Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'salesforce_update_record' and description 'Update a Salesforce record' indicate modification of existing data in Salesforce, which is a reversible write operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs salesforce_update_record safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ScopeGate, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For salesforce_update_record, this is the rule to start with:

salesforce_update_record Rate-limited

salesforce_update_record 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "salesforce_update_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "salesforce_update_record_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ScopeGate, apply this rule, and every salesforce_update_record call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about salesforce_update_record

What does the salesforce_update_record tool do? +

Update a Salesforce record. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on salesforce_update_record? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for salesforce_update_record: 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 ScopeGate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is salesforce_update_record? +

salesforce_update_record is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit salesforce_update_record? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the salesforce_update_record 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 salesforce_update_record completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for salesforce_update_record. 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 salesforce_update_record? +

salesforce_update_record is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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