sf_update_user

Updates an existing Salesforce user

SERVERSalesforce Metadata Mcp SOURCEsalesforce-metadata-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_update_user does on Salesforce Metadata Mcp

AI agents use sf_update_user 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.

RISK

Why sf_update_user is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies user data reversibly (typical Write category behavior). Severity is high because unauthorized user modifications in Salesforce could alter permissions, roles, access levels, or contact information, affecting multiple users and organizational security. However, it is not Destructive (data is not deleted) and not Financial (no money moves).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sf_update_user' combined with description 'Updates an existing Salesforce user' explicitly indicates modifying user records.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sf_update_user 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_user, this is the rule to start with:

sf_update_user Rate-limited

sf_update_user 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sf_update_user": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sf_update_user_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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_update_user call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sf_update_user

What does the sf_update_user tool do? +

Updates an existing Salesforce user. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on sf_update_user? +

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

sf_update_user is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit sf_update_user? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_update_user 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_update_user completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_update_user. 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_update_user? +

sf_update_user 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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