bulk_create_records · MCP Salesforce Connector MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What bulk_create_records does on MCP Salesforce Connector

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why bulk_create_records needs a policy

This tool creates (writes) new records reversibly in Salesforce. While creation is not destructive or financial by itself, bulk operations on a production CRM system carry high risk due to potential data corruption, integrity violations, or unintended mass creation of records that could affect business operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'bulk_create_records' and description 'Creates multiple records of a specified SObject type in bulk' indicate creation of new data records in Salesforce. The 'bulk' qualifier indicates potential for large-scale impact.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

bulk_create_records Rate-limited

bulk_create_records 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": {
    "bulk_create_records": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bulk_create_records_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about bulk_create_records

What does the bulk_create_records tool do? +

Creates multiple records of a specified SObject type in bulk. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Salesforce Connector MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bulk_create_records? +

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

What risk level is bulk_create_records? +

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

Can I rate-limit bulk_create_records? +

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

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

bulk_create_records is provided by the MCP Salesforce Connector MCP server (smn2gnt/mcp-salesforce). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.