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run_soql_query

Execute SOQL queries to retrieve Salesforce data for analysis, reporting, or integration workflows.

Instructions

Executes a SOQL query against Salesforce

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesThe SOQL query to execute

Implementation Reference

  • Executes the SOQL query using sf_client.sf.query_all() and returns the results as formatted JSON text content.
    if name == "run_soql_query":
        query = arguments.get("query")
        if not query:
            raise ValueError("Missing 'query' argument")
    
        results = sf_client.sf.query_all(query)
        return [
            types.TextContent(
                type="text",
                text=f"SOQL Query Results (JSON):\n{json.dumps(results, indent=2)}",
            )
        ]
  • Input schema definition for the run_soql_query tool, specifying a required 'query' string parameter.
        name="run_soql_query",
        description="Executes a SOQL query against Salesforce",
        inputSchema={
            "type": "object",
            "properties": {
                "query": {
                    "type": "string",
                    "description": "The SOQL query to execute",
                },
            },
            "required": ["query"],
        },
    ),
  • The run_soql_query tool is registered in the list_tools handler, which is decorated with @server.list_tools().
    @server.list_tools()
    async def handle_list_tools() -> list[types.Tool]:
        """
        List available tools.
        Each tool specifies its arguments using JSON Schema validation.
        """
        return [
            types.Tool(
                name="run_soql_query",
                description="Executes a SOQL query against Salesforce",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "query": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The SOQL query to execute",
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["query"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="run_sosl_search",
                description="Executes a SOSL search against Salesforce",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "search": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The SOSL search to execute (e.g., 'FIND {John Smith} IN ALL FIELDS')",
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["search"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="get_object_fields",
                description="Retrieves field Names, labels and types for a specific Salesforce object",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "object_name": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The name of the Salesforce object (e.g., 'Account', 'Contact')",
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["object_name"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="get_record",
                description="Retrieves a specific record by ID",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "object_name": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The name of the Salesforce object (e.g., 'Account', 'Contact')",
                        },
                        "record_id": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The ID of the record to retrieve",
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["object_name", "record_id"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="create_record",
                description="Creates a new record",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "object_name": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The name of the Salesforce object (e.g., 'Account', 'Contact')",
                        },
                        "data": {
                            "type": "object",
                            "description": "The data for the new record",
                            "properties": {},
                            "additionalProperties": True,
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["object_name", "data"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="update_record",
                description="Updates an existing record",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "object_name": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The name of the Salesforce object (e.g., 'Account', 'Contact')",
                        },
                        "record_id": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The ID of the record to update",
                        },
                        "data": {
                            "type": "object",
                            "description": "The updated data for the record",
                            "properties": {},
                            "additionalProperties": True,
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["object_name", "record_id", "data"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="delete_record",
                description="Deletes a record",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "object_name": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The name of the Salesforce object (e.g., 'Account', 'Contact')",
                        },
                        "record_id": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The ID of the record to delete",
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["object_name", "record_id"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="tooling_execute",
                description="Executes a Tooling API request",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "action": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The Tooling API endpoint to call (e.g., 'sobjects/ApexClass')",
                        },
                        "method": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The HTTP method (default: 'GET')",
                            "enum": ["GET", "POST", "PATCH", "DELETE"],
                            "default": "GET",
                        },
                        "data": {
                            "type": "object",
                            "description": "Data for POST/PATCH requests",
                            "properties": {},
                            "additionalProperties": True,
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["action"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="apex_execute",
                description="Executes an Apex REST request",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "action": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The Apex REST endpoint to call (e.g., '/MyApexClass')",
                        },
                        "method": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The HTTP method (default: 'GET')",
                            "enum": ["GET", "POST", "PATCH", "DELETE"],
                            "default": "GET",
                        },
                        "data": {
                            "type": "object",
                            "description": "Data for POST/PATCH requests",
                            "properties": {},
                            "additionalProperties": True,
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["action"],
                },
            ),
            types.Tool(
                name="restful",
                description="Makes a direct REST API call to Salesforce",
                inputSchema={
                    "type": "object",
                    "properties": {
                        "path": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The path of the REST API endpoint (e.g., 'sobjects/Account/describe')",
                        },
                        "method": {
                            "type": "string",
                            "description": "The HTTP method (default: 'GET')",
                            "enum": ["GET", "POST", "PATCH", "DELETE"],
                            "default": "GET",
                        },
                        "params": {
                            "type": "object",
                            "description": "Query parameters for the request",
                            "properties": {},
                            "additionalProperties": True,
                        },
                        "data": {
                            "type": "object",
                            "description": "Data for POST/PATCH requests",
                            "properties": {},
                            "additionalProperties": True,
                        },
                    },
                    "required": ["path"],
                },
            ),
        ]
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states what the tool does but doesn't describe important behavioral traits: whether it's read-only or has side effects, authentication requirements, rate limits, error handling, or what the response format looks like. For a query execution tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps in understanding how the tool behaves.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise - a single sentence with no wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core functionality and doesn't include unnecessary elaboration. While it could benefit from additional context, what's present is structured efficiently.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool that executes queries against a complex system like Salesforce, the description is inadequate. With no annotations, no output schema, and no behavioral context, the agent lacks crucial information about what the tool returns, how to handle errors, authentication requirements, or performance considerations. The description doesn't compensate for these gaps in structured data.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema has 100% description coverage, with the single parameter 'query' clearly documented in the schema. The description doesn't add any meaningful parameter semantics beyond what the schema already provides - no examples of valid SOQL syntax, no constraints on query complexity, and no guidance on parameter usage. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Executes') and target ('SOQL query against Salesforce'), providing a specific verb+resource combination. However, it doesn't differentiate this tool from potential sibling tools like 'run_sosl_search' or 'tooling_execute' that might also execute queries, missing the opportunity to clarify its specific scope within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'run_sosl_search' (for SOSL queries) or 'restful' (for API calls). It doesn't mention prerequisites, limitations, or typical use cases, leaving the agent to infer usage context from the tool name alone.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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