run_account_operation · Salesforce MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What run_account_operation does on Salesforce MCP Server

AI agents invoke run_account_operation to trigger actions in Salesforce MCP Server. 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_account_operation needs a policy

This tool executes operations on Salesforce Account records. While the name alone is ambiguous, the server context confirms it performs CRUD operations—meaning it can Create, Read, Update, or Delete Account data. This spans Write (create/update) and potentially Destructive (delete) actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_account_operation' combined with server description stating it 'performs CRUD operations on records' and 'enables AI assistants to interact with Salesforce CRM.' The sibling tools include 'run_lead_operation' and 'run_opportunity_operation'…

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Verdict

run_account_operation Rate-limited

run_account_operation 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_account_operation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_account_operation_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 Salesforce MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about run_account_operation

What does the run_account_operation tool do? +

run_account_operation. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Salesforce MCP Server 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_account_operation? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit run_account_operation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run_account_operation 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_account_operation completely? +

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

run_account_operation is provided by the Salesforce MCP Server MCP server (tweiss777/salesforce-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.