salesforce_create_lead · Salesforce MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What salesforce_create_lead does on Salesforce MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why salesforce_create_lead needs a policy

This tool creates new lead records in Salesforce, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies state by adding data but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions. The medium severity reflects the moderate blast radius of creating spurious or incorrect lead records in a CRM system, though such records can be deleted or corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'salesforce_create_lead' indicates creation of new lead records. Server description confirms 'CRUD actions' are supported.

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Verdict

salesforce_create_lead Rate-limited

salesforce_create_lead 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": {
    "salesforce_create_lead": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "salesforce_create_lead_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 MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about salesforce_create_lead

What does the salesforce_create_lead tool do? +

salesforce_create_lead. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Salesforce 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 salesforce_create_lead? +

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

What risk level is salesforce_create_lead? +

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

Can I rate-limit salesforce_create_lead? +

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

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

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