sf_create_platform_event

Creates a Platform Event object (ending in __e) for event-driven architecture. Platform Events enable real-time publish/subscribe communication between systems. Publishers fire events and subscribers (Flows, Apex triggers, external systems) react to them. PublishAfterCommit waits for DML to commi...

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_platform_event does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents use sf_create_platform_event 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_platform_event is rated Medium

Creating a Platform Event object is a Write operation—it creates a new, persistent data structure in Salesforce that can be modified or deleted later. While Platform Events enable publish/subscribe communication, the tool itself creates the event definition, not publishing/triggering events.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description explicitly states 'Creates a Platform Event object'. The operation is reversible through standard deletion mechanisms.

Questions about sf_create_platform_event

What does the sf_create_platform_event tool do? +

Creates a Platform Event object (ending in __e) for event-driven architecture. Platform Events enable real-time publish/subscribe communication between systems. Publishers fire events and subscribers (Flows, Apex triggers, external systems) react to them. PublishAfterCommit waits for DML to commit; PublishImmediately fires right away. 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_platform_event? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sf_create_platform_event? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_create_platform_event 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_platform_event completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_create_platform_event. 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_platform_event? +

sf_create_platform_event 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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