sf_create_permission_set_group

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-permission-set-group.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_create_permission_set_group does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents use sf_create_permission_set_group 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_permission_set_group is rated Medium

This tool creates a new, reusable permission configuration object in Salesforce that can be assigned to users, granting them combined permissions from multiple permission sets. While not destructive (the change is reversible), it modifies the security posture of the organization by establishing new permission boundaries.

From the tool's definition Tool "creates" a Permission Set Group, a new organizational object that aggregates permissions. The description explicitly states it "Creates a Permission Set Group" and "aggregates multiple Permission Sets into a single assignable unit."

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_create_permission_set_group 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_permission_set_group, this is the rule to start with:

sf_create_permission_set_group Rate-limited

sf_create_permission_set_group 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_permission_set_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sf_create_permission_set_group_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_permission_set_group call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sf_create_permission_set_group

What does the sf_create_permission_set_group tool do? +

Creates a Permission Set Group that aggregates multiple Permission Sets into a single assignable unit. Users assigned the group receive all permissions from all included permission sets. Simplifies administration when users need a combination of permissions. fullName: Permission Set Group API name label: display label permissionSets: array of Permission Set API names to include. 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_permission_set_group? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sf_create_permission_set_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_create_permission_set_group 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_permission_set_group completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_create_permission_set_group. 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_permission_set_group? +

sf_create_permission_set_group 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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