sf_delete_metadata

Permanently deletes one or more metadata components of a given type via the Metadata API

SERVERSalesforce Metadata Mcp SOURCEsalesforce-metadata-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-semwalajay83-sem-salesforce-metadata-mcp/sf-delete-metadata.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_delete_metadata does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents call sf_delete_metadata to permanently remove resources in Salesforce Metadata Mcp, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why sf_delete_metadata is rated Critical

An AI agent that decides to call sf_delete_metadata doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Salesforce Metadata Mcp is gone. There is no undo for destructive operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_delete_metadata 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_delete_metadata, this is the rule to start with:

sf_delete_metadata Hidden

sf_delete_metadata is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "sf_delete_metadata"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_delete_metadata call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sf_delete_metadata

What does the sf_delete_metadata tool do? +

Permanently deletes one or more metadata components of a given type via the Metadata API. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Salesforce Metadata Mcp MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on sf_delete_metadata? +

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

sf_delete_metadata is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit sf_delete_metadata? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_delete_metadata 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_delete_metadata completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_delete_metadata. 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_delete_metadata? +

sf_delete_metadata 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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