get_object_fields

Retrieves field Names, labels and types for a specific Salesforce object

Server Salesforce MCP Server steffensbola/salesforce-mcp-ts
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_object_fields does on Salesforce MCP Server

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

Why get_object_fields needs a policy

This tool performs schema introspection—retrieving metadata about Salesforce object fields (names, labels, types). It has no side effects, does not modify data, does not execute code or commands, and does not delete or move resources. It is purely informational retrieval, consistent with the 'Read' category for queries and metadata fetches.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_object_fields' and description 'Retrieves field Names, labels and types for a specific Salesforce object' indicate a read-only operation that queries metadata about object schema without modifying or executing any operations.

Questions about get_object_fields

What does the get_object_fields tool do? +

Retrieves field Names, labels and types for a specific Salesforce object. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Salesforce MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_object_fields? +

Register the Salesforce MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_object_fields: 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 get_object_fields? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_object_fields? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_object_fields 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_object_fields completely? +

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

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

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