Local-First Salesforce Analyzer
Understand the security, privacy, and compliance benefits of local-first metadata analysis.
Definition
A Local-First Salesforce Analyzer is a software application that performs system retrieval, schema parsing, and document drafting on the user's workstation, using local CLI integrations instead of uploading data to a vendor's cloud.
Overview & Context
Enterprise security teams frequently reject cloud-based Salesforce assessment tools because they require copying proprietary Apex code and object schemas to external servers. SF Analyzer changes this paradigm by running as a desktop app that maintains a clean local boundary, storing everything in your user directory.
Important Architecture Notice
SF Analyzer strictly enforces the local data boundary. Your Salesforce metadata, credentials, and source files never leave your system.
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read)
A zero-trust Salesforce analysis approach where all source code, credentials, and snapshots remain strictly on your local machine.
Key Advantages
- Zero Code UploadApex code, triggers, schemas, and configurations never touch our servers.
- Local Git StoreUses isomorphic-git locally to track version history without remote push requirements.
- GDPR/HIPAA SafeNo exposure of metadata structures or system limits to external cloud storage.
Typical Use Case
Highly regulated industries (Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Government) that must comply with strict data protection policies and cannot use cloud SaaS for code analysis.
Analysis Workflow
Install the desktop app and verify your local Salesforce CLI installation.
Perform OAuth login directly on the Salesforce domain; credentials stay in the local CLI keychain.
Download metadata source files directly to a folder in your ~/.sf-analyzer/ workspace.
Run local parsing and dependency compilation without transmitting code to SF Analyzer cloud.
How It Compares
Compare the secure local-first workflow against traditional cloud-based SaaS vendors.
| Data Flow Step | SaaS Assessment Vendor | SF Analyzer (Local-First) |
|---|---|---|
| Salesforce Credentials | Stored in vendor's cloud database | Stored in local Salesforce CLI Keychain |
| Metadata Source Files | Uploaded to vendor cloud servers | Stored in local ~/.sf-analyzer/ projects |
| AI Model Calls | Proxied through vendor servers (data logging) | Direct user-to-LLM connection using BYO-key |
| Generated Reports | Hosted on vendor web portal | Rendered locally from offline SQLite database |
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to technical and operational questions about Local-First Salesforce Analyzer.
Q:What does the SF Analyzer cloud portal store?
Our cloud portal only manages user authentication, license validation, usage limits, and general operational telemetry (such as crash logs). It has no access to your Salesforce orgs, metadata, or generated documents.
Q:Can I use the app completely offline?
Yes, once authenticated and licensed, the core retrieval, git-storage, and report generation can run entirely offline. Online access is only needed for the initial login check and optional BYO-key AI calls.
Ready to assess your Salesforce Org?
Download the SF Analyzer desktop application. Connect your sandbox or production org via the CLI, and run the assessment 100% locally.