sf_create_omniscript
Creates an OmniStudio OmniScript — a guided interaction flow for collecting data or performing processes. OmniScripts are identified by Type + SubType + Language (e.g. AccountOpening / Personal / English). The fullName becomes Type_SubType_Language. The script is created inactive with the specifi...
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What sf_create_omniscript does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp
AI agents use sf_create_omniscript 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_omniscript is rated Medium
This tool creates new OmniScript metadata artifacts in Salesforce, which are reversible Write operations. While OmniScripts are business-critical components that may automate data collection and processes, the creation itself does not execute those processes, delete data, move money, or trigger irreversible changes.
From the tool's definition Tool explicitly creates an OmniStudio OmniScript: 'Creates an OmniStudio OmniScript — a guided interaction flow for collecting data or performing processes.' The script is 'created inactive with the specified elements,' and configuration can be 'finalized in…
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The rule that runs sf_create_omniscript 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_omniscript, this is the rule to start with:
sf_create_omniscript 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_create_omniscript call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about sf_create_omniscript
Creates an OmniStudio OmniScript — a guided interaction flow for collecting data or performing processes. OmniScripts are identified by Type + SubType + Language (e.g. AccountOpening / Personal / English). The fullName becomes Type_SubType_Language. The script is created inactive with the specified elements. Complex element configuration (branching logic, custom LWC overrides, remote actions) should be finalized in the OmniScript Designer after creation. isLwcEnabled: true deploys the script as a Lightning Web Component (recommended for performance). isOmniScriptEmbeddable: true allows embedding this script inside other OmniScripts. Use sf_activate_omniscript to activate after creation. 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_create_omniscript: 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_create_omniscript 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_create_omniscript 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_create_omniscript. 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_create_omniscript 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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