sf_update_flexcard
Updates an existing OmniStudio FlexCard (OmniUiCard). Reads the current definition, merges the provided changes, and redeploys. Provide only the fields you want to change. The card will be deactivated automatically if active — use sf_activate_flexcard to reactivate after the update. All fields ar...
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What sf_update_flexcard does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp
AI agents use sf_update_flexcard to create or update resources in Salesforce Metadata Mcp, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Salesforce Metadata Mcp environment.
Why sf_update_flexcard is rated Medium
This tool modifies configuration/metadata reversibly by updating an existing OmniStudio component (FlexCard). It reads the current definition, applies changes, and redeploys—typical write operations. The tool automatically deactivates the card during updates, indicating structural changes to active components.
From the tool's definition Updates an existing OmniStudio FlexCard, merges provided changes, and redeploys; fields arrays are replaced entirely if provided.
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The rule that runs sf_update_flexcard 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_update_flexcard, this is the rule to start with:
sf_update_flexcard stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. 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_update_flexcard call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about sf_update_flexcard
Updates an existing OmniStudio FlexCard (OmniUiCard). Reads the current definition, merges the provided changes, and redeploys. Provide only the fields you want to change. The card will be deactivated automatically if active — use sf_activate_flexcard to reactivate after the update. All fields arrays (fields, actions, states) are replaced entirely if provided. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Salesforce Metadata Mcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Salesforce Metadata MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sf_update_flexcard: 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_update_flexcard is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_update_flexcard 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_update_flexcard. 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_update_flexcard 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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