Salesforce CLI FAQs

Question 1

What is the Salesforce CLI MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes Salesforce CLI commands as tools for use in LLM-powered agents, like Claude Desktop. This allows you to control Salesforce using AI.

Question 2

What kind of Salesforce CLI commands can I use?

Accepted Answer

The server dynamically discovers and registers available Salesforce CLI commands. It also specifically implements key commands for org management, Apex code, data management, and deployment. New SF CLI plugin installations require cache refresh.

Question 3

What are the benefits of using this MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It enables AI-powered automation of Salesforce tasks, provides access to Salesforce CLI commands within LLM workflows, supports multiple project directories, and includes command caching for faster performance.

Question 4

How does project directory management work?

Accepted Answer

The MCP server supports multiple Salesforce project directories (roots). These can be configured via command-line arguments, MCP tools, or the agent's configuration file. This allows AI agents to work within the context of specific Salesforce projects.

Question 5

How do I configure the Salesforce CLI MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js, the Salesforce CLI installed and configured, and then you can configure it in your LLM agent's configuration file (e.g., `.claude.json`) to point to the server's executable.

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