sf_delete_scratch_org
Deletes a Salesforce scratch org by alias. This permanently removes the org and all its data. Use when finished with development or testing to free up scratch org allocations. alias: alias of the scratch org to delete noPrompt: skip the confirmation prompt (default: true)
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What sf_delete_scratch_org does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp
AI agents call sf_delete_scratch_org 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.
Why sf_delete_scratch_org is rated Critical
The tool irreversibly deletes an entire scratch org and all associated data with no undo capability. This is a destructive operation that cannot be reversed. While the blast radius is somewhat contained (limited to the scratch org itself rather than production), the permanent data loss and inability to recover classified this as high severity destructive action.
From the tool's definition Deletes a Salesforce scratch org by alias. This permanently removes the org and all its data.
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The rule that runs sf_delete_scratch_org 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_scratch_org, this is the rule to start with:
sf_delete_scratch_org is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Salesforce Metadata Mcp, apply this rule, and every sf_delete_scratch_org call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about sf_delete_scratch_org
Deletes a Salesforce scratch org by alias. This permanently removes the org and all its data. Use when finished with development or testing to free up scratch org allocations. alias: alias of the scratch org to delete noPrompt: skip the confirmation prompt (default: true). 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.
Register the Salesforce Metadata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sf_delete_scratch_org: 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_delete_scratch_org is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_delete_scratch_org 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_delete_scratch_org. 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_delete_scratch_org 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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