assign_permission_set_license

WHAT IT DOES

What assign_permission_set_license does on Salesforce CLI MCP Server

AI agents use assign_permission_set_license to create or update resources in Salesforce CLI MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Salesforce CLI MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why assign_permission_set_license needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies authorization attributes (permission set licenses) for user accounts. While this is reversible (licenses can be removed), it affects security posture and user capabilities across the org. It does not delete data or move money, so it is Write (not Destructive or Financial).

From the tool's definition Assign a permission set license to one or more org users. This tool modifies user permissions, which directly alters access control and system privileges within Salesforce organizations.

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

assign_permission_set_license Rate-limited

assign_permission_set_license 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": {
    "assign_permission_set_license": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "assign_permission_set_license_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Salesforce CLI MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about assign_permission_set_license

What does the assign_permission_set_license tool do? +

Assign a permission set license to one or more org users. To specify an alias for the --target-org or --on-behalf-of flags, use the CLI username alias, such as the one you set with the. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Salesforce CLI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on assign_permission_set_license? +

Register the Salesforce CLI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for assign_permission_set_license: 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 CLI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is assign_permission_set_license? +

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

Can I rate-limit assign_permission_set_license? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the assign_permission_set_license 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 assign_permission_set_license completely? +

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

assign_permission_set_license is provided by the Salesforce CLI MCP Server MCP server (perrynet/salesforce-cli-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.