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name: permission-set-skill
description: Generate Salesforce permission set metadata with proper object, field, user, and app permissions. Use when creating access control for users beyond profile settings.
license: Apache-2.0
compatibility: Salesforce Metadata API v60.0+
metadata:
author: afv-library
version: "1.0"
---
## When to Use This Skill
Use when you need to generate metadata for a permission set or need to grant additional permissions such as:
- Providing temporary or project-based access
- Enabling feature-specific permissions
- Implementing role-based access control
- Extending profile permissions for specific user groups
## Step 1: Define Core Properties
Start by defining the required permission set properties:
```xml
<PermissionSet xmlns="http://soap.sforce.com/2006/04/metadata">
<fullName>YourPermissionSetName</fullName>
<label>Display Name for Administrators</label>
<description>Clear description of purpose and intended audience</description>
</PermissionSet>
```
**Naming conventions:**
- Use descriptive API names (e.g., `Sales_Manager_Access`)
- Include purpose in description field
- Follow organization's naming standards
## Step 2: Configure Object Permissions
Add CRUD permissions for standard and custom objects:
```xml
<objectPermissions>
<allowCreate>true</allowCreate>
<allowRead>true</allowRead>
<allowEdit>true</allowEdit>
<allowDelete>false</allowDelete>
<modifyAllRecords>false</modifyAllRecords>
<viewAllRecords>false</viewAllRecords>
<viewAllFields>false</viewAllFields>
<object>Account</object>
</objectPermissions>
```
**Key considerations:**
- Grant minimum necessary permissions (least privilege)
- Use `viewAllRecords`/`modifyAllRecords` sparingly
- Consider record-level security implications
## Step 3: Set Field-Level Security
Define field permissions for sensitive or custom fields:
```xml
<fieldPermissions>
<editable>true</editable>
<readable>true</readable>
<field>Account.SSN__c</field>
</fieldPermissions>
```
**Important:**
- Cannot set permissions on required fields, they are readable and editable by default
- Use format `ObjectName.FieldName` for field references
- Both `readable` and `editable` can be true (editable implies readable)
## Step 4: Grant User Permissions
Add system-level permissions for features and capabilities:
```xml
<userPermissions>
<enabled>true</enabled>
<name>ApiEnabled</name>
</userPermissions>
<userPermissions>
<enabled>true</enabled>
<name>RunReports</name>
</userPermissions>
```
**Common permissions:**
- `ApiEnabled`: API access
- `ViewSetup`: View Setup menu
- `ManageUsers`: User management
- `RunReports`: Report execution
**Security review required for:**
- `ViewAllData`: Read all records
- `ModifyAllData`: Edit all records
- `ManageUsers`: User administration
## Step 5: Configure App and Tab Visibility
Make applications and tabs visible to users:
```xml
<applicationVisibilities>
<application>Sales_Console</application>
<visible>true</visible>
<default>false</default>
</applicationVisibilities>
<tabSettings>
<tab>CustomTab__c</tab>
<visibility>Visible</visibility>
</tabSettings>
```
**Tab visibility options:**
- `Visible`: Always shown
- `Available`: Available but not default
- `Hidden`: Not visible
## Step 6: Add Apex and Visualforce Access (Optional)
Grant access to custom code:
```xml
<classAccesses>
<apexClass>CustomController</apexClass>
<enabled>true</enabled>
</classAccesses>
<pageAccesses>
<apexPage>CustomPage</apexPage>
<enabled>true</enabled>
</pageAccesses>
```
## Step 7: Configure Custom Permissions (Optional)
Enable custom permissions for feature flags:
```xml
<customPermissions>
<enabled>true</enabled>
<name>Can_Approve_Discounts</name>
</customPermissions>
```
## Step 8: Set License and Record Type Settings (Optional)
Specify license requirements and record type visibility:
```xml
<license>Salesforce</license>
<hasActivationRequired>false</hasActivationRequired>
<recordTypeVisibilities>
<recordType>Account.Business</recordType>
<visible>true</visible>
<default>true</default>
</recordTypeVisibilities>
```
## Validation Checklist
Before deploying, verify:
- [ ] All required fields (fullName, label, description) are set
- [ ] Object permissions follow least privilege principle
- [ ] No field permissions on required fields
- [ ] System permissions (ViewAllData, ModifyAllData) are reviewed
- [ ] No duplicate permissions across multiple permission sets
- [ ] Description clearly states intended use case
- [ ] Naming follows organizational conventions
## Deployment
Deploy using Salesforce CLI:
```bash
sf project deploy start --metadata-dir force-app/main/default/permissionsets
```
Verify deployment:
- Check permission set appears in Setup > Permission Sets
- Assign to test user and validate access
- Review audit trail for assignment tracking
## Best Practices
- **Granularity**: Create focused permission sets for specific purposes
- **Documentation**: Maintain clear descriptions and naming
- **Auditing**: Regularly review assignments and usage
- **Testing**: Always test with dedicated test users before production
- **Groups**: Use permission set groups for complex access patterns
- **Security**: Never grant excessive permissions like ModifyAllData without justification