sf_create_saml_sso_config

SERVERSalesforce Metadata Mcp SOURCEsalesforce-metadata-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-semwalajay83-sem-salesforce-metadata-mcp/sf-create-saml-sso-config.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_create_saml_sso_config does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents use sf_create_saml_sso_config 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_saml_sso_config is rated Medium

This tool creates and configures SAML SSO settings, which are reversible modifications to authentication infrastructure. While SSO configuration is security-sensitive and could have broad impact if misconfigured (justifying high severity due to blast radius affecting all users relying on that authentication path), the action itself is Write rather than Execute or Destructive—the configuration can be modified or…

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Creates a SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration' and 'enable[s] SAML 2.0 federation with external identity providers.' The word 'Creates' and the ability to configure authentication mechanisms are core Write operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_create_saml_sso_config 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_saml_sso_config, this is the rule to start with:

sf_create_saml_sso_config Rate-limited

sf_create_saml_sso_config 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_saml_sso_config": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sf_create_saml_sso_config_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_saml_sso_config call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sf_create_saml_sso_config

What does the sf_create_saml_sso_config tool do? +

Creates a SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration in Salesforce via the Metadata API. Provide the identity provider issuer URL, base64-encoded IdP certificate, login URL, and user identity mapping settings. Supports username, federation ID, and user ID identity types. Used to enable SAML 2.0 federation with external identity providers. 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_saml_sso_config? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sf_create_saml_sso_config? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_create_saml_sso_config 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_saml_sso_config completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_create_saml_sso_config. 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_saml_sso_config? +

sf_create_saml_sso_config 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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