generate_class · Salesforce CLI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_class does on Salesforce CLI MCP Server

AI agents use generate_class 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 generate_class needs a policy

This tool creates new Apex class files and metadata files in a Salesforce project. This is a Write operation because it creates new files that can be modified or deleted later. Severity is high because generated code could contain vulnerabilities or unintended logic that affects a Salesforce org when deployed, and an AI agent could generate malicious or harmful Apex code.

From the tool's definition Generates the Apex *.cls file and associated metadata file in a project. The tool creates new files in the codebase, which is a reversible file creation operation.

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Verdict

generate_class Rate-limited

generate_class 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": {
    "generate_class": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_class_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 generate_class

What does the generate_class tool do? +

Generates the Apex *.cls file and associated metadata file in a project. These files must be contained in a parent directory called. 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 generate_class? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit generate_class? +

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

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

generate_class 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.