Salesforce MCP Server

What is Salesforce MCP Server about?

Salesforce MCP Server provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) endpoint that connects Claude with a Salesforce org. It translates everyday language into Salesforce API calls, making it possible to search objects, describe schemas, run SOQL/SOSL queries, perform DML operations, and manage Apex code and debug logs without writing code.

How to use Salesforce MCP Server?

Install the server globally or run it on‑demand:

npm install -g @tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce
# or use npx for a one‑off execution
npx -y @tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce

Configure authentication using environment variables (choose one method):

Username/Password

{
  "SALESFORCE_CONNECTION_TYPE": "User_Password",
  "SALESFORCE_USERNAME": "<USERNAME>",
  "SALESFORCE_PASSWORD": "<PASSWORD>",
  "SALESFORCE_TOKEN": "<SECURITY_TOKEN>",
  "SALESFORCE_INSTANCE_URL": "https://login.salesforce.com" // optional
}

OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials

{
  "SALESFORCE_CONNECTION_TYPE": "OAuth_2.0_Client_Credentials",
  "SALESFORCE_CLIENT_ID": "<CLIENT_ID>",
  "SALESFORCE_CLIENT_SECRET": "<CLIENT_SECRET>",
  "SALESFORCE_INSTANCE_URL": "https://your-domain.my.salesforce.com"
}

Add the server to Claude Desktop (or any MCP‑compatible client) by referencing the command and environment variables.
Interact with Salesforce using natural‑language prompts such as “Find all Accounts created last week” or “Create a custom object called Feedback”.

Key features of Salesforce MCP Server

Object & Field Management – create, update, and configure custom objects and fields via plain language.
Smart Object Search – locate standard and custom objects with partial name matching.
Schema Exploration – retrieve field definitions, relationships, picklist values, and field‑level security details.
Flexible Data Queries – execute SOQL queries with parent‑to‑child and child‑to‑parent relationships; support for aggregate queries (GROUP BY, HAVING, etc.).
DML Operations – insert, update, delete, and upsert records, including bulk actions.
Cross‑Object Search – perform SOSL searches across multiple objects with snippet previews.
Apex Code Management – read, create, and update Apex classes and triggers; execute anonymous Apex.
Debug Log Administration – enable, disable, retrieve, and configure debug logs for specific users.
Intuitive Error Handling – Salesforce‑specific error messages returned for clearer troubleshooting.

Use cases of Salesforce MCP Server

Scenario	Example Prompt
Rapid data retrieval	“Show me all high‑value Opportunities created this quarter with their Account names.”
Bulk record updates	“Set the status of all Cases older than 30 days to Closed.”
Custom object provisioning	“Create a Customer Feedback object with a Rating picklist and a Text field for comments.”
Field permission audit	“List which profiles have read access to the Revenue__c field on Account.”
Apex troubleshooting	“Read the source of the OpportunityTrigger and enable debug logs for the integration user.”
Ad‑hoc reporting	“Count opportunities by stage and show the total amount for each stage.”

FAQ from the Salesforce MCP Server

Q: Do I need a Salesforce license to use the server? A: Yes. The server authenticates against an existing Salesforce org, so a valid user (or connected app) with the necessary API permissions is required.

Q: Which authentication method should I choose? A: Username/Password is simplest for personal or sandbox use. OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials is recommended for production integrations where credentials are stored securely.

Q: How does the server handle large result sets? A: For SOQL queries, pagination can be requested via standard LIMIT/OFFSET. SOSL searches return up to 2,000 records per request.

Q: Can I restrict which objects are accessible? A: Access is controlled by the Salesforce user’s profile and permission sets. Only objects the user can see will be returned.

Q: Is there a rate limit? A: The server follows Salesforce’s API limits (typically 200‑300 calls per 24 hours per user for most editions). Bulk operations are batched to stay within limits.

Q: How do I update the server when a new version is released? A: Run npm install -g @tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce@latest or use npx -y @tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce to always fetch the latest package.

Q: Where can I report bugs or request features? A: Open an issue on the GitHub repository: https://github.com/tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce/issues.

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server implementation that integrates Claude with Salesforce, enabling natural language interactions with your Salesforce data and metadata. This server allows Claude to query, modify, and manage your Salesforce objects and records using everyday language.

Features

Object and Field Management: Create and modify custom objects and fields using natural language
Smart Object Search: Find Salesforce objects using partial name matches
Detailed Schema Information: Get comprehensive field and relationship details for any object
Flexible Data Queries: Query records with relationship support and complex filters
Data Manipulation: Insert, update, delete, and upsert records with ease
Cross-Object Search: Search across multiple objects using SOSL
Apex Code Management: Read, create, and update Apex classes and triggers
Intuitive Error Handling: Clear feedback with Salesforce-specific error details

Installation

npm install -g @tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce

Tools

salesforce_search_objects

Search for standard and custom objects:

Search by partial name matches
Finds both standard and custom objects
Example: "Find objects related to Account" will find Account, AccountHistory, etc.

salesforce_describe_object

Get detailed object schema information:

Field definitions and properties
Relationship details
Picklist values
Example: "Show me all fields in the Account object"

salesforce_query_records

Query records with relationship support:

Parent-to-child relationships
Child-to-parent relationships
Complex WHERE conditions
Example: "Get all Accounts with their related Contacts"
Note: For queries with GROUP BY or aggregate functions, use salesforce_aggregate_query

salesforce_aggregate_query

Execute aggregate queries with GROUP BY:

GROUP BY single or multiple fields
Aggregate functions: COUNT, COUNT_DISTINCT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX
HAVING clauses for filtering grouped results
Date/time grouping functions
Example: "Count opportunities by stage" or "Find accounts with more than 10 opportunities"

salesforce_dml_records

Perform data operations:

Insert new records
Update existing records
Delete records
Upsert using external IDs
Example: "Update status of multiple accounts"

salesforce_manage_object

Create and modify custom objects:

Create new custom objects
Update object properties
Configure sharing settings
Example: "Create a Customer Feedback object"

salesforce_manage_field

Manage object fields:

Add new custom fields
Modify field properties
Create relationships
Automatically grants Field Level Security to System Administrator by default
Use grantAccessTo parameter to specify different profiles
Example: "Add a Rating picklist field to Account"

salesforce_manage_field_permissions

Manage Field Level Security (Field Permissions):

Grant or revoke read/edit access to fields for specific profiles
View current field permissions
Bulk update permissions for multiple profiles
Useful for managing permissions after field creation or for existing fields
Example: "Grant System Administrator access to Custom_Field__c on Account"

salesforce_search_all

Search across multiple objects:

SOSL-based search
Multiple object support
Field snippets
Example: "Search for 'cloud' across Accounts and Opportunities"

salesforce_read_apex

Read Apex classes:

Get full source code of specific classes
List classes matching name patterns
View class metadata (API version, status, etc.)
Support for wildcards (* and ?) in name patterns
Example: "Show me the AccountController class" or "Find all classes matching AccountCont"

salesforce_write_apex

Create and update Apex classes:

Create new Apex classes
Update existing class implementations
Specify API versions
Example: "Create a new Apex class for handling account operations"

salesforce_read_apex_trigger

Read Apex triggers:

Get full source code of specific triggers
List triggers matching name patterns
View trigger metadata (API version, object, status, etc.)
Support for wildcards (* and ?) in name patterns
Example: "Show me the AccountTrigger" or "Find all triggers for Contact object"

salesforce_write_apex_trigger

Create and update Apex triggers:

Create new Apex triggers for specific objects
Update existing trigger implementations
Specify API versions and event operations
Example: "Create a new trigger for the Account object" or "Update the Lead trigger"

salesforce_execute_anonymous

Execute anonymous Apex code:

Run Apex code without creating a permanent class
View debug logs and execution results
Useful for data operations not directly supported by other tools
Example: "Execute Apex code to calculate account metrics" or "Run a script to update related records"

salesforce_manage_debug_logs

Manage debug logs for Salesforce users:

Enable debug logs for specific users
Disable active debug log configurations
Retrieve and view debug logs
Configure log levels (NONE, ERROR, WARN, INFO, DEBUG, FINE, FINER, FINEST)
Example: "Enable debug logs for user@example.com" or "Retrieve recent logs for an admin user"

Setup

Salesforce Authentication

You can connect to Salesforce using one of two authentication methods:

1. Username/Password Authentication (Default)

Set up your Salesforce credentials
Get your security token (Reset from Salesforce Settings)

2. OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Flow

Create a Connected App in Salesforce
Enable OAuth settings and select "Client Credentials Flow"
Set appropriate scopes (typically "api" is sufficient)
Save the Client ID and Client Secret
Important: Note your instance URL (e.g., https://your-domain.my.salesforce.com) as it's required for authentication

Usage with Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

For Username/Password Authentication:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salesforce": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce"],
      "env": {
        "SALESFORCE_CONNECTION_TYPE": "User_Password",
        "SALESFORCE_USERNAME": "your_username",
        "SALESFORCE_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "SALESFORCE_TOKEN": "your_security_token",
        "SALESFORCE_INSTANCE_URL": "org_url"        // Optional. Default value: https://login.salesforce.com
      }
    }
  }
}

For OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Flow:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salesforce": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce"],
      "env": {
        "SALESFORCE_CONNECTION_TYPE": "OAuth_2.0_Client_Credentials",
        "SALESFORCE_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
        "SALESFORCE_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret",
        "SALESFORCE_INSTANCE_URL": "https://your-domain.my.salesforce.com"  // REQUIRED: Must be your exact Salesforce instance URL
      }
    }
  }
}

Note: For OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Flow, the SALESFORCE_INSTANCE_URL must be your exact Salesforce instance URL (e.g., https://your-domain.my.salesforce.com). The token endpoint will be constructed as <instance_url>/services/oauth2/token.

Example Usage

Searching Objects

"Find all objects related to Accounts"
"Show me objects that handle customer service"
"What objects are available for order management?"

Getting Schema Information

"What fields are available in the Account object?"
"Show me the picklist values for Case Status"
"Describe the relationship fields in Opportunity"

Querying Records

"Get all Accounts created this month"
"Show me high-priority Cases with their related Contacts"
"Find all Opportunities over $100k"

Aggregate Queries

"Count opportunities by stage"
"Show me the total revenue by account"
"Find accounts with more than 10 opportunities"
"Calculate average deal size by sales rep and quarter"
"Get the number of cases by priority and status"

Managing Custom Objects

"Create a Customer Feedback object"
"Add a Rating field to the Feedback object"
"Update sharing settings for the Service Request object"

Examples with Field Level Security:

# Default - grants access to System Administrator automatically
"Create a Status picklist field on Custom_Object__c"

# Custom profiles - grants access to specified profiles
"Create a Revenue currency field on Account and grant access to Sales User and Marketing User profiles"

Managing Field Permissions

"Grant System Administrator access to Custom_Field__c on Account"
"Give read-only access to Rating__c field for Sales User profile"
"View which profiles have access to the Custom_Field__c"
"Revoke field access for specific profiles"

Searching Across Objects

"Search for 'cloud' in Accounts and Opportunities"
"Find mentions of 'network issue' in Cases and Knowledge Articles"
"Search for customer name across all relevant objects"

Managing Apex Code

"Show me all Apex classes with 'Controller' in the name"
"Get the full code for the AccountService class"
"Create a new Apex utility class for handling date operations"
"Update the LeadConverter class to add a new method"

Managing Apex Triggers

"List all triggers for the Account object"
"Show me the code for the ContactTrigger"
"Create a new trigger for the Opportunity object"
"Update the Case trigger to handle after delete events"

Executing Anonymous Apex Code

"Execute Apex code to calculate account metrics"
"Run a script to update related records"
"Execute a batch job to process large datasets"

Managing Debug Logs

"Enable debug logs for user@example.com"
"Retrieve recent logs for an admin user"
"Disable debug logs for a specific user"
"Configure log level to DEBUG for a user"

Development

Building from source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/tsmztech/mcp-server-salesforce.git

# Navigate to directory
cd mcp-server-salesforce

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Issues and Support

If you encounter any issues or need support, please file an issue on the GitHub repository.

Salesforce MCP Server