// PUBLIC GITHUB REPO
Kognyt MCP
Platform knowledge for any MCP client
Kognyt MCP is for lightweight Salesforce Platform Intelligence in Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, VS Code Copilot, and other MCP-compatible clients without connecting a Salesforce org. If you want connected-org context in VS Code or Cursor, Kognyt for VS Code is the right product.
npx -y @kognyt/salesforce-mcpChoose MCP when
You want Salesforce Platform Intelligence in an existing MCP workflow and do not need connected-org context.
What you get
Docs, release knowledge, best practices, and Pro tools through a lightweight local MCP server.
Move up when
You need Org Context for your real schema, automation, permissions, and team workflows in Kognyt for VS Code or the IDE.
// HOW IT WORKS
Zero config, instant knowledge
The MCP server runs locally via stdio. When your AI assistant needs Salesforce knowledge, it calls Kognyt MCP, which queries our curated knowledge API. No org data involved.
// FREE TOOLS
Included free — no API key needed
Start using Salesforce knowledge in your AI workflow immediately.
Constraints & Best Practices
Governor limits, platform rules, and best practices for Salesforce development.
Documentation Search
Semantic search over official Salesforce documentation.
Release Intelligence
Release metadata, API versions, and platform status.
// TRIBAL KNOWLEDGE
46 rules from the trenches
Hard-won lessons from production deployments, community expertise, and real-world Salesforce development. The kind of knowledge that takes years to accumulate.
Trigger Patterns
8 rules- One trigger per object
- Handler class pattern
- Recursion guards
Governor Limits
12 rules- SOQL in loops
- Heap size management
- CPU time optimization
SOQL & Data
7 rules- Selective queries
- Relationship queries
- Aggregate optimization
Security
6 rules- CRUD/FLS checks
- Sharing rules
- With/without sharing
Testing
5 rules- Test data factories
- Bulk test patterns
- Assert best practices
Architecture
8 rules- Separation of concerns
- Flow vs Apex
- Error handling patterns
Available with MCP Pro. Your AI assistant queries these rules automatically when relevant.
More tools, same MCP workflow
Unlock 7 additional tools with a Pro API key. $9/mo.
Best Practice Rules
Query Salesforce coding standards, rules, and best-practice guidance.
Reusable Code Patterns
Search implementation patterns and reusable Salesforce templates.
Architecture Decision Guides
Search trade-off guidance for Salesforce architectural decisions.
// INSTALLATION
Add to your AI tool
Copy the config for your editor. Runs via npx — no global install needed.
{
"mcpServers": {
"salesforce": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kognyt/salesforce-mcp"
]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"salesforce": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kognyt/salesforce-mcp"
]
}
}
}{
"servers": {
"salesforce": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kognyt/salesforce-mcp"
]
}
}
}// PRICING
Start free, add Pro when needed
MCP Free
Get started with Salesforce platform knowledge — no sign-up required.
Best for
Trying Kognyt MCP in your existing workflow
Platform Intelligence for any MCP-compatible client, with no sign-up or API key needed to get started.
No sign-up required
- 3 Salesforce knowledge tools
- 100 requests per day
- No API key required
- No registration required
- Works with any MCP client
MCP Pro
Full Salesforce intelligence for professional developers.
Best for
Teams and advanced users who need the full MCP toolset
Adds the full tool suite and higher request limits while keeping the same local MCP setup. API key required.
API key required
- All 6 Salesforce knowledge tools
- 1,000 requests per day
- Best practice rules
- Reusable code patterns
- Architecture decision guides
Compare Plans
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Constraints & best practices | ||
| Documentation search | ||
| Release intelligence | ||
| Best practice rules | ||
| Reusable code patterns | ||
| Architecture decision guides | ||
| Daily request limit | 100 | 1,000 |
| API key required |
// MCP VS EXTENSION VS IDE
Pick the right layer of context
| Kognyt MCP | VS Code Extension | Kognyt IDE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What | MCP server | VS Marketplace extension | Standalone desktop IDE |
| Works with | Any MCP client — CLI tools and editors | VS Code and Cursor | Standalone — bring your own LLM |
| Value | Platform knowledge | Org Context in your editor | Org Context + visual tools |
| Org required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free / $9 Pro | See pricing | See pricing |
Use Kognyt MCP for platform knowledge in any AI client. If you already work in VS Code or Cursor and need Org Context for a connected Salesforce org, start with Kognyt for VS Code.
Using VS Code or Cursor?
If VS Code or Cursor is your daily editor, start with the Kognyt VS Code extension. Use MCP when you want the lighter platform-only path in other AI clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make your AI assistant a Salesforce expert
Install in under a minute for platform knowledge anywhere. If you need connected-org context in VS Code or Cursor, start with Kognyt for VS Code instead.