sf_assign_layout_to_record_type

SERVERSalesforce Metadata Mcp SOURCEsalesforce-metadata-mcp

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-semwalajay83-sem-salesforce-metadata-mcp/sf-assign-layout-to-record-type.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_assign_layout_to_record_type does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

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

RISK

Why sf_assign_layout_to_record_type is rated Medium

This tool modifies Salesforce metadata by updating Profile configurations to change which page layout is displayed for a record type. This is a reversible change to configuration data (metadata update), making it a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Assigns an existing page layout to a specific record type...by updating the Profile metadata. Controls which page layout users see when viewing records of a given record type.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_assign_layout_to_record_type safely

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

sf_assign_layout_to_record_type Rate-limited

sf_assign_layout_to_record_type 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": {
    "sf_assign_layout_to_record_type": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sf_assign_layout_to_record_type_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 Salesforce Metadata Mcp, apply this rule, and every sf_assign_layout_to_record_type call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sf_assign_layout_to_record_type

What does the sf_assign_layout_to_record_type tool do? +

Assigns an existing page layout to a specific record type on an object by updating the Profile metadata. Controls which page layout users see when viewing records of a given record type. objectName: the API name of the object recordTypeName: developer name of the record type layoutName: full name of the page layout, e.g. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Salesforce Metadata Mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sf_assign_layout_to_record_type? +

Register the Salesforce Metadata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sf_assign_layout_to_record_type: 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 Metadata Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sf_assign_layout_to_record_type? +

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

Can I rate-limit sf_assign_layout_to_record_type? +

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

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

sf_assign_layout_to_record_type is provided by the Salesforce Metadata MCP server (salesforce-metadata-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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