run_soql_query · MCP Salesforce Connector MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_soql_query does on MCP Salesforce Connector

AI agents invoke run_soql_query to trigger actions in MCP Salesforce Connector. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_soql_query needs a policy

While SOQL is primarily a query language (suggesting Read category), the ability to 'run' or 'execute' arbitrary queries against a live system constitutes Execute rather than simple Read. The query argument is user-controlled and could be malformed or resource-intensive. However, since SOQL is read-only by design (no data modification), this is Execute rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_soql_query' indicates execution of SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) queries. Server description states it 'enables LLMs to interact with Salesforce data through SOQL queries' and lists this among 'API operations'.

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Verdict

run_soql_query Rate-limited

run_soql_query stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_soql_query": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_soql_query_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MCP Salesforce Connector, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about run_soql_query

What does the run_soql_query tool do? +

run_soql_query. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Salesforce Connector MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_soql_query? +

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

run_soql_query is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_soql_query? +

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

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

run_soql_query 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.