Salesforce has released an open-source MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server in developer preview, enabling developers to connect AI assistants such as Cursor and Claude Code directly to Data 360 APIs using a standard stdio transport. The server provides a standardized interface for AI tools to interact with Salesforce's Data 360 platform, aimed at developers building AI-assisted workflows on top of Salesforce data. The project is available as open source and currently in developer preview status.
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Salesforce launches Data 360 MCP Server in developer preview
What it means
- If you use Salesforce Sales Cloud. Teams on Data 360 can connect AI assistants such as Cursor and Claude Code to Data 360 APIs through a free, open-source MCP server. Admins don't need to change anything today.
- What to do. Nothing yet for admins; pass this to developers who are building AI-assisted workflows on Data 360 data.
- Watch for. The server is still in developer preview, and the brief gives no general availability date.
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weekcrm. (7 May 2026). Salesforce launches Data 360 MCP Server in developer preview. https://www.weekcrm.com/news/2026-05-07-salesforce-launches-data-360-mcp-server-in-developer-preview