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Sf Metadata

  • 1.4k installs
  • 423 repo stars
  • Updated April 27, 2026
  • jaganpro/sf-skills

sf-metadata is an agent skill that apply sf-metadata agent skill workflows from documented skill.md guidance.

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sf-metadata is an agent skill from jaganpro/sf-skills that apply sf-metadata agent skill workflows from documented skill.md guidance. # sf-metadata: Salesforce Metadata Generation and Org Querying Use this skill when the user needs **metadata definition or org metadata discovery**: custom objects, fields, validation rules, record types, page layouts, permission sets, or schema inspection with `sf` CLI. ## When This Skill Owns the Task Use `sf-metadata` when the work involves: Developers invoke sf-metadata during build/integrations work for automation & workflows tasks. The skill documents triggers, prerequisites, and step-by-step workflows grounded in SKILL.md. Compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex agent runtimes that load marketplace skills. Review the Security Audits panel on this listing before installing in production environments. Category Automation & Workflows with development vertical focus supports repeatable agent-guided delivery.

  • sf-metadata: Salesforce Metadata Generation and Org Querying
  • When This Skill Owns the Task
  • Use `sf-metadata` when the work involves:
  • object, field, validation rule, record type, layout, profile, or permission-set metadata
  • `.object-meta.xml`, `.field-meta.xml`, `.profile-meta.xml`, and related metadata files

Sf Metadata by the numbers

  • 1,407 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • +5 installs in the week ending Aug 4, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
  • Ranked #223 of 2,715 Automation & Workflows skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
  • Data as of Aug 4, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
At a glance

sf-metadata capabilities & compatibility

Capabilities
sf metadata: salesforce metadata generation and · when this skill owns the task · use `sf metadata` when the work involves: · object, field, validation rule, record type, lay · `.object meta.xml`, `.field meta.xml`, `.profile
Use cases
orchestration
From the docs

What sf-metadata says it does

Use `sf-metadata` when the work involves:
SKILL.md
- object, field, validation rule, record type, layout, profile, or permission-set metadata
SKILL.md
- `.object-meta.xml`, `.field-meta.xml`, `.profile-meta.xml`, and related metadata files
SKILL.md
npx skills add https://github.com/jaganpro/sf-skills --skill sf-metadata

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Last updatedApril 27, 2026
Repositoryjaganpro/sf-skills

What it does

Apply sf-metadata agent skill workflows from documented SKILL.md guidance.

Who is it for?

Developers working on automation & workflows during build tasks.

Skip if: Tasks outside Automation & Workflows scope described in SKILL.md.

When should I use this skill?

Apply sf-metadata agent skill workflows from documented SKILL.md guidance.

What you get

Completed automation & workflows workflow aligned with SKILL.md steps.

  • CustomField metadata XML files

By the numbers

  • Templates use 5 placeholders: FIELD_API_NAME, FIELD_LABEL, DEFAULT_VALUE, DESCRIPTION, HELP_TEXT

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

sf-metadata: Salesforce Metadata Generation and Org Querying

Use this skill when the user needs metadata definition or org metadata discovery: custom objects, fields, validation rules, record types, page layouts, permission sets, or schema inspection with sf CLI.

When This Skill Owns the Task

Use sf-metadata when the work involves:

  • object, field, validation rule, record type, layout, profile, or permission-set metadata
  • .object-meta.xml, .field-meta.xml, .profile-meta.xml, and related metadata files
  • describing schema before coding or Flow work
  • generating metadata XML from requirements

Delegate elsewhere when the user is:

  • analyzing permission access rather than defining metadata → sf-permissions
  • deploying metadata → sf-deploy
  • editing Flow XML → sf-flow

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Required Context to Gather First

Ask for or infer:

  • whether the user wants generation or querying
  • metadata type(s) involved
  • target object / field / package directory
  • target org alias if querying is required
  • whether new custom objects or fields should also include permission-set / FLS generation

Unless the user explicitly opts out, assume new custom objects or fields need permission-set follow-up.

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Recommended Workflow

1. Choose the mode

ModeUse when
generationthe user wants new or updated metadata XML
queryingthe user needs object / field / metadata discovery

2. Start from templates or CLI describe data

For generation, use the assets under:

  • assets/objects/
  • assets/fields/
  • assets/permission-sets/
  • assets/profiles/
  • assets/record-types/
  • assets/validation-rules/
  • assets/layouts/

For querying, prefer sf metadata and sobject describe commands.

Recent SDR/CLI support worth knowing when reading older examples: CnfgItemSourceDefinition, ExtlClntAppOauthSecuritySettings, and UIBundle are now source-supported under their current names. See references/metadata-types-reference.md.

3. Validate metadata quality

Check:

  • naming conventions
  • structural correctness
  • field-type fit
  • security / FLS implications
  • downstream deployment dependencies

4. Plan permission impact by default

When new custom fields or objects are created:

  • default to generating or updating a Permission Set unless the user opts out
  • include fieldPermissions for eligible custom fields
  • note any metadata categories that are excluded because Salesforce treats them as system-managed or always-available
  • remember that object CRUD alone does not make custom fields visible

5. Hand off deployment

Use sf-deploy when the user needs the metadata rolled out.

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High-Signal Rules

  • field-level security is often the hidden blocker after deployment
  • object permissions ≠ field permissions
  • prefer permission sets over profile-centric access patterns
  • generate Permission Set follow-up by default for new custom objects and fields
  • include fieldPermissions for eligible custom fields instead of leaving FLS as a manual afterthought
  • avoid hardcoded IDs in formulas or metadata logic
  • validation rules should have intentional bypass strategy when operationally necessary
  • create metadata before attempting Flow or data tasks that depend on it

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Output Format

When finishing, report in this order: 1. Metadata created or queried 2. Files created or updated 3. Key schema/security decisions 4. Permission / layout follow-ups 5. Deploy next step

Suggested shape:

Metadata task: <generate / query>
Items: <objects, fields, rules, layouts, permsets>
Files: <paths>
Notes: <naming, field types, security, dependencies>
Next step: <deploy, assign permset, or verify in Setup>

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Cross-Skill Integration

NeedDelegate toReason
deploy metadatasf-deployrollout and validation
build Flows on new schemasf-flowdeclarative automation
build Apex on new schemasf-apexcode against metadata
analyze permission access after creationsf-permissionsaccess auditing
seed data after deploysf-datatest data creation

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Reference Map

Start here

  • references/field-and-cli-reference.md
  • references/metadata-types-reference.md
  • references/naming-conventions.md
  • references/orchestration.md

Security / scoring / examples

  • references/fls-best-practices.md
  • references/permset-auto-generation.md
  • references/best-practices-scoring.md
  • references/field-types-guide.md
  • references/field-types-example.md
  • references/custom-object-example.md
  • references/permission-set-example.md
  • references/profile-permission-guide.md
  • references/sf-cli-commands.md
  • assets/

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Score Guide

ScoreMeaning
108+strong production-ready metadata
96–107good metadata with minor review items
84–95acceptable but validate carefully
< 84block deployment until corrected

Related skills

FAQ

What does sf-metadata do?

Apply sf-metadata agent skill workflows from documented SKILL.md guidance.

When should I use sf-metadata?

During build integrations work for automation & workflows.

Is sf-metadata safe to install?

Review the Security Audits panel on this listing before production use.

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