sf_execute_anonymous_apex

SERVERSalesforce Metadata Mcp SOURCEsalesforce-metadata-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

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-execute-anonymous-apex.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_execute_anonymous_apex does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents invoke sf_execute_anonymous_apex to trigger actions in Salesforce Metadata Mcp. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why sf_execute_anonymous_apex is rated High

This tool executes arbitrary code (Apex) with no restrictions on what that code can do. It runs with the privileges of the authenticated user, enabling data modification, deletion, external API calls, or any other operation Salesforce Apex permits.

From the tool's definition Executes anonymous Apex code in the Salesforce org using the Tooling API executeAnonymous endpoint. Returns compile errors, runtime exceptions, and debug log output.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_execute_anonymous_apex 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_execute_anonymous_apex, this is the rule to start with:

sf_execute_anonymous_apex Rate-limited

sf_execute_anonymous_apex stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_execute_anonymous_apex": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sf_execute_anonymous_apex_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_execute_anonymous_apex call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sf_execute_anonymous_apex

What does the sf_execute_anonymous_apex tool do? +

Executes anonymous Apex code in the Salesforce org using the Tooling API executeAnonymous endpoint. Returns compile errors, runtime exceptions, and debug log output. Use for one-off data fixes, testing Apex snippets, creating test data, running utilities, or debugging. Code runs in the context of the authenticated user. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Salesforce Metadata Mcp MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on sf_execute_anonymous_apex? +

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

sf_execute_anonymous_apex is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit sf_execute_anonymous_apex? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_execute_anonymous_apex 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_execute_anonymous_apex completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_execute_anonymous_apex. 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_execute_anonymous_apex? +

sf_execute_anonymous_apex 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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