delete_record

Delete a record from a Salesforce org from a project using the SF CLI. Permanently removes the specified record.

Server Salesforce CLI MCP Server perrynet/salesforce-cli-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_record does on Salesforce CLI MCP Server

AI agents call delete_record to permanently remove resources in Salesforce CLI MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_record needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes data from Salesforce organizations. The description explicitly uses 'Permanently removes', which is the defining characteristic of Destructive category. The severity is high because deletion of production records could cause significant business impact, data loss, and potential compliance violations. Confidence is very high due to unambiguous language and clear destructive intent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_record' combined with description stating 'Permanently removes the specified record' explicitly indicates irreversible deletion of data.

Questions about delete_record

What does the delete_record tool do? +

Delete a record from a Salesforce org from a project using the SF CLI. Permanently removes the specified record. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Salesforce CLI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_record? +

Register the Salesforce CLI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_record: 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 delete_record? +

delete_record is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_record? +

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

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

delete_record 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.

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