list_sobjects

Retrieves a list of all available Salesforce SObjects (standard and custom).

Server MCP Salesforce Connector smn2gnt/mcp-salesforce
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_sobjects does on MCP Salesforce Connector

AI agents call list_sobjects to retrieve information from MCP Salesforce Connector without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_sobjects needs a policy

This tool performs metadata discovery by listing available SObjects in Salesforce. It is a non-destructive query that returns configuration information without altering data or triggering external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker gains knowledge of schema structure but cannot access, modify, or delete actual records. This is classified as Read with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Retrieves a list of all available Salesforce SObjects' with no modification, deletion, or execution capability. The verb 'retrieves' and absence of side effects indicate a read-only operation.

Questions about list_sobjects

What does the list_sobjects tool do? +

Retrieves a list of all available Salesforce SObjects (standard and custom). It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Salesforce Connector MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_sobjects? +

Register the MCP Salesforce Connector MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_sobjects: 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 list_sobjects? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_sobjects? +

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

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

list_sobjects 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.

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