sf_package_create · Salesforce CLI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What sf_package_create does on Salesforce CLI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sf_package_create needs a policy

Creating a Salesforce package modifies the org's metadata and configuration state. This is a Write operation rather than Read (it creates, not retrieves). It is not Destructive because package creation is reversible and does not irreversibly delete data. It is not Execute because it does not run arbitrary code or scripts—it instantiates a defined artifact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sf_package_create' and description 'Create a new Salesforce package' indicate this creates a new artifact in a Salesforce org.

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Verdict

sf_package_create Rate-limited

sf_package_create 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": {
    "sf_package_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sf_package_create_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 CLI MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about sf_package_create

What does the sf_package_create tool do? +

Create a new Salesforce package. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Salesforce CLI 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 sf_package_create? +

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

What risk level is sf_package_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit sf_package_create? +

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

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

sf_package_create is provided by the Salesforce CLI MCP Server MCP server (timaw513-emergenit/salesforce-cli-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.