Metadata Dependency & Impact Explorer

Metadata & Architecture ● Live in Extension

Analyze upstream and downstream metadata dependencies across Apex, Flows, Validation Rules, and Custom Fields with custom package.xml generation.

⚡ 1. Overview & Architecture

Analyze upstream and downstream metadata dependencies across Apex, Flows, Validation Rules, and Custom Fields with custom package.xml generation.

Client-Side Security & Zero Proxying: All requests made by this tool run directly against your authenticated Salesforce organization using the current session. No credentials, schema data, or record contents ever leave your browser.

🧭 2. Step-by-Step Workflow

Follow these steps to get maximum velocity with Dependencies Explorer:

Select Component Type

Choose CustomField, ApexClass, Flow, or Page.

Query Dependencies

Click analyze to populate reference trees.

Select & Export

Filter results or download selected package.xml.

🛠️ 3. Key Capabilities & Superpowers

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Tooling Dependency Graph

Queries Tooling API MetadataComponentDependency to discover what references each component.

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Where is this used? Tracker

Check field impact before deleting or refactoring custom fields or Apex classes.

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Selective Package.xml Builder

Select specific dependency items and export a ready-to-deploy package.xml manifest.

💡 4. Pro Tips & Keyboard Shortcuts

Use before production releases to prevent deployment errors caused by missing dependencies.

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