Agent skill
salesforce-local-dev-loop
Configure Salesforce local development with scratch orgs, SFDX, and testing. Use when setting up a development environment, configuring test workflows, or establishing a fast iteration cycle with Salesforce. Trigger with phrases like "salesforce dev setup", "salesforce local development", "salesforce scratch org", "sfdx project", "develop with salesforce".
Install this agent skill to your Project
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SKILL.md
Salesforce Local Dev Loop
Overview
Set up a fast, reproducible local development workflow using Salesforce CLI (sf), scratch orgs, and jsforce with hot reload.
Prerequisites
- Completed
salesforce-install-authsetup - Salesforce CLI installed (
npm install -g @salesforce/cli) - Dev Hub enabled in your production org (Setup > Dev Hub)
- Node.js 18+ with npm/pnpm
Instructions
Step 1: Create SFDX Project Structure
# Initialize a new SFDX project
sf project generate --name my-sf-project --template standard
# Project structure created:
# my-sf-project/
# ├── config/
# │ └── project-scratch-def.json # Scratch org definition
# ├── force-app/
# │ └── main/default/ # Metadata source (Apex, LWC, etc.)
# ├── scripts/
# │ └── apex/ # Anonymous Apex scripts
# ├── sfdx-project.json # Project config
# └── .sf/ # Local CLI state
Step 2: Create a Scratch Org
# Authenticate to your Dev Hub first
sf org login web --set-default-dev-hub --alias DevHub
# Create a scratch org (expires in 7 days by default)
sf org create scratch \
--definition-file config/project-scratch-def.json \
--alias my-scratch \
--duration-days 7 \
--set-default
# Open scratch org in browser
sf org open --target-org my-scratch
Step 3: Configure scratch-def for development
{
"orgName": "My Dev Org",
"edition": "Developer",
"features": ["EnableSetPasswordInApi", "MultiCurrency"],
"settings": {
"lightningExperienceSettings": {
"enableS1DesktopEnabled": true
},
"securitySettings": {
"passwordPolicies": {
"enableSetPasswordInApi": true
}
}
}
}
Step 4: Node.js Integration Dev Loop
my-integration/
├── src/
│ ├── salesforce/
│ │ ├── connection.ts # jsforce connection wrapper
│ │ ├── accounts.ts # Account operations
│ │ ├── contacts.ts # Contact operations
│ │ └── queries.ts # SOQL query builders
│ └── index.ts
├── tests/
│ ├── unit/
│ │ └── queries.test.ts # Mock-based tests
│ └── integration/
│ └── accounts.test.ts # Live org tests
├── .env.local # Local secrets (git-ignored)
├── .env.example # Template for team
└── package.json
Step 5: Configure Hot Reload
{
"scripts": {
"dev": "tsx watch src/index.ts",
"test": "vitest",
"test:watch": "vitest --watch",
"test:integration": "SF_ENV=scratch vitest run tests/integration/",
"push": "sf project deploy start --target-org my-scratch",
"pull": "sf project retrieve start --target-org my-scratch"
}
}
Step 6: Configure Testing with Mocked Connections
import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
// Mock jsforce for unit tests — no live org needed
vi.mock('jsforce', () => ({
default: {
Connection: vi.fn().mockImplementation(() => ({
login: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ id: '005xx', organizationId: '00Dxx' }),
query: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({
totalSize: 1,
done: true,
records: [{ Id: '001xx', Name: 'Test Account', Industry: 'Tech' }],
}),
sobject: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
create: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ id: '001xx', success: true }),
update: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ id: '001xx', success: true }),
destroy: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ id: '001xx', success: true }),
}),
})),
},
}));
describe('Account Service', () => {
it('should query accounts with SOQL', async () => {
const conn = new (await import('jsforce')).default.Connection({});
const result = await conn.query("SELECT Id, Name FROM Account LIMIT 5");
expect(result.totalSize).toBe(1);
expect(result.records[0].Name).toBe('Test Account');
});
});
Output
- SFDX project with scratch org configured
- Hot reload development server running
- Unit tests with mocked jsforce connections
- Integration tests against scratch org
- Fast iteration cycle: edit, auto-reload, test
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
ERROR: No default dev hub |
Dev Hub not set | Run sf org login web --set-default-dev-hub |
INVALID_OPERATION: scratch org limit |
Hit scratch org limit (6 active) | Delete old orgs: sf org delete scratch --target-org old-alias |
SourceConflictError |
Local/remote metadata conflicts | Run sf project retrieve start to sync |
MODULE_NOT_FOUND: jsforce |
Not installed | Run npm install jsforce |
sf: command not found |
CLI not installed | Run npm install -g @salesforce/cli |
Resources
- Salesforce CLI Command Reference
- Scratch Org Definition File
- jsforce Documentation
- Vitest Documentation
Next Steps
See salesforce-sdk-patterns for production-ready code patterns.
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