dx-pkg-post-install-configure — Claude Code skill
Automates Salesforce managed package setup after installation from its documentation, including permissions, FLS, page layouts and tab access.
npx skills add forcedotcom/sf-skills --skill dx-pkg-post-install-configure -a claude-codeWhat dx-pkg-post-install-configure does
This skill reads a managed package's post-install guide and turns it into discrete configuration steps. It checks the installed package through the Tooling API, shows a plan, and marks each action as automated or manual. You approve the whole plan or select individual steps.
For queries and record changes, it tries org-native MCP first, then Claude Code MCP tools, with sf CLI as the fallback. Before creating a record, it checks for an existing one. Page layout changes use Metadata API retrieve, XML edits, and deploy.
You need a package name and its post-install guide when you have one. An authenticated org is required for the sf CLI route, so verify access before approving the plan. The minimum API version is 67.0.
What it helps with
- configure a managed package after installation
- apply permission sets from package documentation
- set object and field permissions
- update page layouts through Metadata API
- separate Setup UI tasks from automatable steps
Example prompts for the agent
- Configure post-install setup for
LMA; here is the package guide. - Check whether
FMAis installed and prepare a plan for permission sets and FLS. - Read this PDF with
work.compost-install steps and run the approved actions.
How to install dx-pkg-post-install-configure
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add forcedotcom/sf-skills --skill dx-pkg-post-install-configure -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/dx-pkg-post-install-configure/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/dx-pkg-post-install-configure/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add forcedotcom/sf-skills --skill dx-pkg-post-install-configure -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/dx-pkg-post-install-configure/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add forcedotcom/sf-skills --skill dx-pkg-post-install-configure -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/dx-pkg-post-install-configure/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install forcedotcom/sf-skills dx-pkg-post-install-configure2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/dx-pkg-post-install-configure/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add forcedotcom/sf-skills --skill dx-pkg-post-install-configure -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/forcedotcom/sf-skills --path skills/dx-pkg-post-install-configureManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/dx-pkg-post-install-configure/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add forcedotcom/sf-skills --skill dx-pkg-post-install-configure -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about dx-pkg-post-install-configure
How do I install dx-pkg-post-install-configure in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add forcedotcom/sf-skills --skill dx-pkg-post-install-configure -a claude-code, then run npx skills add forcedotcom/sf-skills --skill dx-pkg-post-install-configure -a claude-code again. The skill file is at ~/.claude/skills/dx-pkg-post-install-configure/SKILL.md.
What does dx-pkg-post-install-configure do?
It automates Salesforce managed package configuration after installation from the package guide. It covers permission sets, object and field permissions, page layouts, Visualforce page access, and tab settings.
What is required before configuring a package?
Provide the package name. If you do not have the post-install guide, the skill asks for one as a PDF, markdown file, URL, or pasted text.
Source text
SKILL.md · Apache-2.0
---
name: dx-pkg-post-install-configure
description: "Use this skill to automate managed package post-install configuration. Package-agnostic — works with any managed package (LMA, FMA, work.com, Certinia, etc.). TRIGGER when: user installs a managed package and needs post-install configuration, mentions LMA/FMA/work.com post-install setup, asks to configure permission sets/FLS/page layouts for an installed package, says 'post-install', 'package setup', 'configure LMA', 'set up FMA', 'post-install steps'. DO NOT TRIGGER for: standalone permission set assignment (use dx-org-permission-set-assign), generating permission set metadata XML (use platform-permission-set-generate), package installation, or org switching."
metadata:
relatedSkills:
- "dx-org-permission-set-assign"
- "platform-permission-set-generate"
version: "2.2"
domains: ["Developer Experience"]
minApiVersion: "67.0"
cliTools:
- tool: ["sf"]
semver: ">=2.0.0"
---
## When to Use This Skill
Use when automating post-install configuration for any Salesforce managed package. This skill reads the package's post-install documentation, discovers available execution methods, and automates the configuration steps — including permission sets, object/field permissions, page layouts, Visualforce page access, and tab settings.
## Input
- **Required:** Package name (e.g., `LMA`, `FMA`, `work.com`)
- **Optional:** Path to post-install doc (PDF, markdown, URL)
If no doc is provided, ask the user to supply it.
## Workflow
Execute phases in order. Each phase must pass before proceeding.
---
### Phase 1: Discover Available Execution Methods
**Priority order:**
1. Org-native platform MCP servers (highest — direct org access via Headless 360)
2. Claude Code external MCP servers (sf-sobject-all, sf-sobject-all-sb, etc.)
3. sf CLI fallback (always available if authenticated)
#### Step 1A: Resolve org API version
Discover the org's current API version dynamically — never hardcode a version number:
```bash
sf org display --target-org <alias> --json
```
From the JSON response, read `result.apiVersion` (e.g., `"67.0"`). Store this value and use it as `v<apiVersion>` in all subsequent REST paths. If the command fails, fall back to the `minApiVersion` declared in this skill's metadata (`67.0`).
#### Step 1B: Check for org-native platform MCP servers
Query the Tooling API for MCP server availability:
```bash
sf api request rest "/services/data/v<apiVersion>/tooling/query?q=SELECT+Id,DeveloperName,MasterLabel+FROM+McpServerAccess" --target-org <alias>
```
#### Step 1C: Determine execution method
Check which Claude Code MCP tools are available and authenticated.
**MCP tool prefixes by org type:**
| Org Type | Tool Prefix |
|---|---|
| Production | `mcp__sf-sobject-all__` |
| Sandbox | `mcp__sf-sobject-all-sb__` |
| Falcon Test (pc-rnd) | `mcp__sf-sobject-all-falcon__` |
If MCP needs auth, call the authenticate tool. If auth fails, fall back to sf CLI.
---
### Phase 2: Verify Authentication & Org Identity
1. Run a lightweight test query (`SELECT Id, Name, IsSandbox FROM Organization`)
2. If MCP auth fails, automatically fall back to sf CLI
3. Display org info and ask user to confirm before proceeding
---
### Phase 3: Verify Package Installation
1. Determine the package namespace (ask user if unknown)
2. Check via Tooling API (`InstalledSubscriberPackage`) — do NOT use `PackageLicense`
3. If package not found, stop and inform user
---
### Phase 4: Read and Parse Post-Install Document
Read the provided document and extract discrete configuration steps.
**Supported formats:** PDF, markdown, URL (via WebFetch), pasted text.
**Parsing approach:**
1. Extract each numbered/bulleted step from the document
2. Present the extracted steps to the user for validation before proceeding
---
### Phase 5: Classify Steps & Interactive Plan Review
For each step extracted from the doc, classify as Automated or Manual.
#### Automation capabilities reference
**Via MCP (sobject-all) or sf CLI CRUD:**
- Record CRUD on any standard or custom object (PermissionSet, ObjectPermissions,
FieldPermissions, SetupEntityAccess, PermissionSetTabSetting, PermissionSetAssignment, etc.)
**Via Metadata API retrieve/deploy (sf CLI):**
- Page layout modifications (add related lists, fields, sections)
- Profile settings
- Custom metadata type records
**Via sf CLI Tooling API:**
- Tooling queries (InstalledSubscriberPackage, ApexPage, ApexClass, etc.)
- Any REST-accessible Tooling operation
**Manual (no API path — requires Setup UI):**
- System permissions not exposed via REST
- Connected app OAuth configuration
- Environment Hub linkage
#### Interactive approval
Present the classified plan and let the user choose:
- **"Approve all"** — Execute all steps as planned
- **"Let me choose"** — Select which steps to approve/skip
- **"I have questions"** — Discuss specific steps before deciding
---
### Phase 6: Execute Approved Steps
For each approved step, use the resolved execution method.
#### Execution method reference
| Operation | Via MCP | Via sf CLI |
|---|---|---|
| SOQL query | `soqlQuery` tool | `sf data query --query "<SOQL>" --target-org <alias> --json` |
| Create record | `createSobjectRecord` tool | `sf data create record --sobject <Object> --values "..." --target-org <alias> --json` |
| Update record | `updateSobjectRecord` tool | `sf data update record --sobject <Object> --record-id <id> --values "..." --target-org <alias> --json` |
| Describe object | `getObjectSchema` tool | `sf api request rest "/services/data/v<apiVersion>/sobjects/<Object>/describe" --target-org <alias>` |
| Page layout | N/A | Metadata API retrieve/deploy |
#### Page layout modifications via Metadata API
Use `sf project retrieve start` → edit the layout XML → `sf project deploy start`.
#### Execution rules
- **Idempotency:** Before creating any record, query to check if it already exists. Skip if so.
- **Report after each step:** Show success count, skipped items, and reasons.
- **Automatic fallback:** If MCP fails mid-execution, retry via sf CLI.
- **On failure:** Report error, ask user to retry/skip/stop.
---
### Phase 7: Guide Manual Steps (if any)
If any steps could not be automated, present each with Setup navigation instructions.
Wait for user confirmation before proceeding to the next.
---
### Phase 8: Summary
Display final summary with step-by-step status, method used, and any skipped items.
---
## Error Handling
- **Auth failure mid-execution:** Stop, ask user to re-auth, offer to resume
- **Duplicate record errors:** Treat as "already configured", skip and continue
- **Permission errors:** Report which permission is missing, suggest resolution
- **Unknown step type:** Ask user to clarify, offer to mark as manual
## Notes
- **Priority: org-native MCP > Claude Code MCP > sf CLI > manual**
- sf CLI is always a valid fallback for all CRUD and Tooling API operations
- Page layout modifications are automated via Metadata API retrieve/deploy
- Always verify org identity before making changes
- All actions respect the authenticated user's permissions
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