sf_create_global_value_set

SERVERSalesforce Metadata Mcp SOURCEsalesforce-metadata-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-semwalajay83-sem-salesforce-metadata-mcp/sf-create-global-value-set.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_create_global_value_set does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents use sf_create_global_value_set 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_create_global_value_set is rated Medium

This tool creates a new metadata object (Global Value Set) that modifies the Salesforce configuration. It is a reversible write operation — the created value set can be edited or deleted. While it affects multiple fields across objects, it does not delete data, execute code, or commit financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Creates a Global Value Set — a shared picklist definition that can be referenced by multiple Picklist fields across different objects. Any change to the Global Value Set is reflected in all fields that use it.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_create_global_value_set 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_create_global_value_set, this is the rule to start with:

sf_create_global_value_set Rate-limited

sf_create_global_value_set 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_create_global_value_set": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sf_create_global_value_set_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about sf_create_global_value_set

What does the sf_create_global_value_set tool do? +

Creates a Global Value Set — a shared picklist definition that can be referenced by multiple Picklist fields across different objects. Any change to the Global Value Set is reflected in all fields that use it. Use when the same set of values (like Status, Priority, Region) should be shared and kept in sync across multiple objects. 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_create_global_value_set? +

Register the Salesforce Metadata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sf_create_global_value_set: 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_create_global_value_set? +

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

Can I rate-limit sf_create_global_value_set? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_create_global_value_set 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_create_global_value_set completely? +

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

sf_create_global_value_set 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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