get_apex_trigger

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_apex_trigger needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about an existing Apex trigger without modifying, executing, or deleting any code or data. It is a read-only query operation consistent with other read tools on the same server like 'describe_sobject' and 'describe_tooling_object'. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since it only exposes existing trigger metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_apex_trigger' with description 'Get detailed information about a specific Apex trigger'. The verb 'Get' and phrase 'detailed information about' indicate data retrieval with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_apex_trigger gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_apex_trigger

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Salesforce, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_apex_trigger:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_apex_trigger": {}
  }
}

get_apex_trigger is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

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Go deeper

The MCP Attack Database → Documented attack patterns against MCP deployments — and the policies that stop them.
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FAQ

Questions about get_apex_trigger

What does the get_apex_trigger tool do? +

Get detailed information about a specific Apex trigger. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Salesforce MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_apex_trigger? +

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

What risk level is get_apex_trigger? +

get_apex_trigger is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_apex_trigger? +

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

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

get_apex_trigger is provided by the Salesforce MCP server (ryu-727/salesforce-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Salesforce tool call.

Start from Salesforce, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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