sf_bulk_insert_records
Inserts multiple records of the same object type asynchronously using Salesforce Bulk API 2.0. More efficient than individual REST calls for large volumes. Returns a job ID to track status. objectApiName: Salesforce object API name records: array of record objects with field:value pairs externalI...
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What sf_bulk_insert_records does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp
AI agents use sf_bulk_insert_records 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.
Why sf_bulk_insert_records is rated Medium
This tool creates new records (insert) or modifies existing ones (upsert) in Salesforce, which is a reversible write operation. The bulk nature and async processing increase impact potential compared to single-record writes, justifying 'medium' severity rather than 'low'. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions, so it does not warrant higher severity categories.
From the tool's definition Inserts multiple records of the same object type asynchronously using Salesforce Bulk API 2.0. Parameters include 'records: array of record objects with field:value pairs' and optional upsert functionality via 'externalIdField'.
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The rule that runs sf_bulk_insert_records 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_bulk_insert_records, this is the rule to start with:
sf_bulk_insert_records 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Salesforce Metadata Mcp, apply this rule, and every sf_bulk_insert_records call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about sf_bulk_insert_records
Inserts multiple records of the same object type asynchronously using Salesforce Bulk API 2.0. More efficient than individual REST calls for large volumes. Returns a job ID to track status. objectApiName: Salesforce object API name records: array of record objects with field:value pairs externalIdField: if provided, performs an upsert on this external ID field instead of insert. 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.
Register the Salesforce Metadata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sf_bulk_insert_records: 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.
sf_bulk_insert_records 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 sf_bulk_insert_records 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 sf_bulk_insert_records. 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.
sf_bulk_insert_records 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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