sf_create_knowledge_article_type

Creates a Knowledge Article Type (a custom object for Salesforce Knowledge) via the Metadata API. The article type name must end in __kav. Optionally define custom fields for the article type such as text or long text area fields. Requires Knowledge to be enabled in the org.

SERVERSalesforce Metadata Mcp SOURCEsalesforce-metadata-mcp
Medium RISK CLASS
Category Write
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below
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What sf_create_knowledge_article_type does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents use sf_create_knowledge_article_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.

Why sf_create_knowledge_article_type is rated Medium

This tool creates new custom objects and fields in Salesforce via the Metadata API. Creation of objects and fields is a reversible write operation—the created artifacts can be deleted or modified later. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money.

From the tool's definition Creates a Knowledge Article Type (a custom object for Salesforce Knowledge) via the Metadata API... Optionally define custom fields for the article type

Questions about sf_create_knowledge_article_type

What does the sf_create_knowledge_article_type tool do? +

Creates a Knowledge Article Type (a custom object for Salesforce Knowledge) via the Metadata API. The article type name must end in __kav. Optionally define custom fields for the article type such as text or long text area fields. Requires Knowledge to be enabled in the org. 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_knowledge_article_type? +

Register the Salesforce Metadata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sf_create_knowledge_article_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_create_knowledge_article_type? +

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

Can I rate-limit sf_create_knowledge_article_type? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_create_knowledge_article_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_create_knowledge_article_type completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_create_knowledge_article_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_create_knowledge_article_type? +

sf_create_knowledge_article_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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