Salesforce Field Metadata Exporter

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Salesforce Field Metadata Exporter

Export Salesforce object and field metadata to CSV with user permission filtering and system object controls.
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Export all your Salesforce object and field metadata to CSV with one click!

Salesforce Field Metadata Exporter is a powerful Chrome extension designed for Salesforce administrators, developers, and architects who need quick access to comprehensive metadata documentation.

🎯 KEY FEATURES

• Export All Metadata - Export all Salesforce objects and their fields to CSV format instantly
• User Permission Filtering - Filter exports by specific user's access rights for security audits
• System Object Filtering - Independent control over Share, Feed, History, ChangeEvent, and Platform Event objects
• Flexible Object Selection - Choose between Standard objects, Custom objects, or both
• API Options - Select between Standard API and Tooling API
• Comprehensive Field Metadata:
  - Basic information (Name, Label, Type, Length, etc.)
  - Field attributes (Required, Unique, Createable, etc.)
  - Relationship information (ReferenceTo, RelationshipName, etc.)
  - Picklist values
  - User permissions (Read/Edit access when filtering by user)
• Real-time Progress Tracking - Watch the export progress with live status updates
• Clean Interface - Simple, intuitive UI that works right from your browser toolbar

📊 PERFECT FOR

Security Audits - "What can this user access?"
Compliance Documentation - Document access to sensitive fields
Troubleshooting - "Why can't this user see this field?"
User Access Reviews - Regular audits of permissions
Data Dictionary - Create comprehensive org documentation
Training Materials - Document your org's data model
Migration Planning - Understand your metadata before migrations

🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY

• No data collection - Extension does NOT collect any personal data
• No external servers - All processing happens locally in your browser
• Uses existing session - Works with your current Salesforce login
• Open source - Code available on GitHub for transparency
• Secure authentication - Uses Salesforce session cookies (same as Salesforce Inspector)

🚀 HOW TO USE

1. Navigate to any Salesforce org (production, sandbox, or developer)
2. Click the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar
3. Configure export options:
   - Select object types (Standard, Custom, or both)
   - Choose API type (Standard or Tooling)
   - Enable system object filtering (optional)
   - Enable user permission filtering (optional)
4. Click "Export All Metadata"
5. CSV file downloads automatically when complete

💡 ADVANCED FEATURES

System Object Filtering (NEW)
Filter out system clutter independently on ANY export:
• Share objects (AccountShare, ContactShare, etc.)
• Feed objects (AccountFeed, CaseFeed, etc.)
• History objects (AccountHistory, etc.)
• Change Data Capture (ChangeEvent)
• Platform Events (__e suffix)

User Permission Filtering
Export only what a specific user can access:
1. Check "Filter by User Permissions"
2. Enter Salesforce username (e.g., [email protected])
3. Export includes only accessible objects and fields
4. Adds permission columns to CSV (Read, Edit, Create, Delete, etc.)

📋 CSV OUTPUT INCLUDES

Always Included:
• Object Name, Label, Type
• Field Name, Label, Type
• Length, Precision, Scale

Optional Field Details:
• Required, Unique, ExternalId
• Createable, Updateable, Filterable, Sortable
• Calculated, DefaultValue
• ReferenceTo, RelationshipName
• CascadeDelete, RestrictedDelete
• PicklistValues, RestrictedPicklist

When Filtering by User:
• UserCanRead, UserCanEdit (field-level)
• ObjRead, ObjCreate, ObjEdit, ObjDelete (object-level)
• ObjViewAll, ObjModifyAll (object-level)
• FilteredForUser (audit trail)

📦 TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Works with all Salesforce editions
• Supports all Salesforce domains (salesforce.com, force.com, cloudforce.com, etc.)
• Chrome Manifest V3 compliant
• Uses Salesforce REST API v60.0
• Handles large orgs (tested with 1000+ objects)
• Real-time progress tracking
• Automatic file download

🆘 SUPPORT

Need help? Check our documentation:
• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/bazztrap/salesforce-field-metadata-exporter
• Report Issues: https://github.com/bazztrap/salesforce-field-metadata-exporter/issues
• Troubleshooting Guide: Available in repository
• Privacy Policy: Available in repository

⚡ VERSION HISTORY

v1.3.0 - Decoupled system filtering from user permission filtering
v1.2.1 - Critical hotfix for infinite loop and zero objects bug
v1.2.0 - Added granular system object filter controls
v1.1.1 - Fixed permission filtering logic
v1.1.0 - Added user permission filtering feature
v1.0.1 - Fixed authentication errors
v1.0.0 - Initial release

📝 PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

This extension requires minimal permissions:
• cookies - To read Salesforce session for API authentication
• activeTab - To interact with the current Salesforce page
• host_permissions - To make API calls to Salesforce domains

Your credentials are never stored or transmitted outside Salesforce. The extension only uses your existing browser session.

🎓 BUILT FOR SALESFORCE PROFESSIONALS

Whether you're a Salesforce admin conducting security audits, a developer documenting your data model, or an architect planning a migration - this extension saves hours of manual work.

Download now and start exporting your Salesforce metadata in seconds!
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