sf_create_named_credential

Creates a Named Credential for making authenticated callouts to external systems from Apex or Flows. Named Credentials store the endpoint URL and authentication details securely, so developers don

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-named-credential.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_create_named_credential does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents use sf_create_named_credential 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_named_credential is rated Medium

This tool creates and configures authentication credentials and integration endpoints in Salesforce. While it doesn't delete data or move money, creating named credentials with stored secrets and external endpoints represents a Write action with high severity due to the security implications: misconfigured credentials could expose authentication details, enable unauthorized external system access, or facilitate data…

From the tool's definition Tool "creates a Named Credential" which stores "endpoint URL and authentication details securely". Named Credentials are configuration objects that enable external system integrations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_create_named_credential 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_named_credential, this is the rule to start with:

sf_create_named_credential Rate-limited

sf_create_named_credential 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_named_credential": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sf_create_named_credential_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_create_named_credential call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sf_create_named_credential

What does the sf_create_named_credential tool do? +

Creates a Named Credential for making authenticated callouts to external systems from Apex or Flows. Named Credentials store the endpoint URL and authentication details securely, so developers don. 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_named_credential? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sf_create_named_credential? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_create_named_credential 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_named_credential completely? +

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

sf_create_named_credential 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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