sf_list_mcp_tools

SERVERSalesforce Metadata Mcp SOURCEsalesforce-metadata-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_list_mcp_tools does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents call sf_list_mcp_tools 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.

RISK

Why sf_list_mcp_tools is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves information about registered tools by parsing a configuration file. It has no side effects, creates no data, and executes no external operations. It is purely informational for auditing purposes, making it a Read operation with low severity.

From the tool's definition 'Lists all tools currently registered in a given MCP server project by reading and parsing its src/index.ts file' — reads and returns data without modification

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_list_mcp_tools 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_list_mcp_tools, this is the rule to start with:

sf_list_mcp_tools Allowed

sf_list_mcp_tools is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sf_list_mcp_tools": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_list_mcp_tools call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sf_list_mcp_tools

What does the sf_list_mcp_tools tool do? +

Lists all tools currently registered in a given MCP server project by reading and parsing its src/index.ts file. Returns the tool names in the order they are registered. Use to audit what tools exist before adding new ones. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Salesforce Metadata Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sf_list_mcp_tools? +

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

sf_list_mcp_tools is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit sf_list_mcp_tools? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_list_mcp_tools 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_list_mcp_tools completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_list_mcp_tools. 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_list_mcp_tools? +

sf_list_mcp_tools 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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