sf_get_apex_test_results
Retrieves Apex test results from the most recent test runs via the Tooling API. Returns pass/fail status, error messages, stack traces, and code coverage for each test method. className: filter to a specific test class name (optional) outcome: filter by outcome —
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What sf_get_apex_test_results does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp
AI agents call sf_get_apex_test_results to retrieve information from Salesforce Metadata Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why sf_get_apex_test_results is rated Low
This tool only queries and returns test result data from previous Apex test runs. It has no side effects, does not modify any state, and does not execute code or delete data. It is purely informational retrieval, fitting the Read category with low severity since exposing test results poses minimal risk.
From the tool's definition Tool retrieves Apex test results (pass/fail status, error messages, stack traces, code coverage) via Tooling API with optional filtering parameters. Verbs used: 'Retrieves', 'Returns'. No modification, deletion, or execution capability.
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The rule that runs sf_get_apex_test_results 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_get_apex_test_results, this is the rule to start with:
sf_get_apex_test_results is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Salesforce Metadata Mcp, apply this rule, and every sf_get_apex_test_results call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about sf_get_apex_test_results
Retrieves Apex test results from the most recent test runs via the Tooling API. Returns pass/fail status, error messages, stack traces, and code coverage for each test method. className: filter to a specific test class name (optional) outcome: filter by outcome —. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Salesforce Metadata Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Salesforce Metadata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sf_get_apex_test_results: 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_get_apex_test_results is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_get_apex_test_results 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_get_apex_test_results. 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_get_apex_test_results 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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