What is the key difference between Salesforce and Salesforce Metadata MCP?

Salesforce belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Salesforce Metadata MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Salesforce or Salesforce Metadata MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Salesforce and Salesforce Metadata MCP free or paid?

Salesforce operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Salesforce Metadata MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Salesforce lists 8 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Salesforce Metadata MCP lists 80 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Salesforce and Salesforce Metadata MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Salesforce vs Salesforce Metadata MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Salesforce and Salesforce Metadata MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Salesforce

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Salesforce Metadata MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Salesforce if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Salesforce Metadata MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Salesforce when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: sf_query, sf_get_record, sf_search.

Explore Salesforce Details

Choose Salesforce Metadata MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: sf_create_custom_object, sf_create_custom_field, sf_create_formula_field.

Explore Salesforce Metadata MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Salesforce Developer Tools	S Salesforce Metadata MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Salesforce MCP Pack	The only Salesforce MCP with Agentforce, OmniStudio & DevOps Center tools — 228 total.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Salesforce Tools (8)

sf_query

Query Salesforce records using SOQL. Returns matching records with all requested fields. Use sf_describe first to learn available fields for your object.

sf_get_record

Fetch a single Salesforce record by ID. Specify object type (e.g., 'Account', 'Contact', 'Opportunity') and record ID. Returns all fields.

sf_search

Search across Salesforce objects by keyword. Returns matching records from multiple object types like Accounts, Contacts, Leads. Use for broad keyword searches.

sf_describe

Get schema details for a Salesforce object (e.g., 'Account'). Returns field names, types, relationships, and metadata. Use before querying to understand available fields.

sf_list_objects

List all SObject types available in your Salesforce org. Returns object names and labels. Use to discover queryable objects.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Salesforce Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salesforce-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "salesforce-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Salesforce Metadata MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salesforce-metadata-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "salesforce-metadata-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Salesforce is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Salesforce Metadata MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Salesforce when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Salesforce Metadata MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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