Salesforce Metadata Exporter

🚀 What is Salesforce Metadata Exporter? Salesforce Metadata Exporter is a lightweight Chrome extension that allows Salesforce developers and technical admins to export Salesforce metadata configuration files directly from a logged-in org into a downloadable ZIP file or push directly to a GitHub repository using the Metadata API. It is designed for quick audits, reviews, backups of configuration, and development workflows — without needing CLI tools or complex setups. ✅ What This Extension Does With a single click, you can export Salesforce metadata such as: • Custom Objects & Fields • Validation Rules & Record Types • Page Layouts & Compact Layouts • Apex Classes & Triggers • Aura & Lightning Web Components (LWC) • Permission Sets & Profiles • Custom Metadata Types • Flows (metadata definitions only) You can select what to export using category groups, presets, member search, or by importing an existing package.xml file. 🔥 New in v1.2.0 — GitHub Push & Category Management 🚀 GitHub Repository Push • Push exported metadata directly to any GitHub repository and branch you have access to. • Authenticate securely via Personal Access Token (stored locally on your machine). • Choose custom target directory (defaults to current org name) and custom commit messages. • Safe binary and UTF-8 base64 encoding prevents file corruption. 🗂️ Categorized Metadata Grouping • Quick-filter metadata types by functional category: Development, Layouts & UI, Security & Access, Business Logic, System & Admin. • Live counter badges show selected components per category. • Bulk select or clear entire categories in one click. 🕒 Export History & Preset Sharing • Export history drawer tracks recent exports with status and timestamps. • Backup and share selection presets as portable JSON files. • CLI-safe metadata filter hides components unsupported by Salesforce CLI. 🔥 Previous Highlights (v1.1.0) 🗑️ destructiveChanges.xml Generation • Mark individual metadata members for deletion using the trash icon on each row. • A live "destructiveChanges.xml" preview tab shows your deletion manifest in real time. • When you export, the downloaded ZIP automatically contains both package.xml (retrieve) and destructiveChanges.xml (deletion manifest) — no manual file creation needed. • Safety-first design: exporting does NOT delete anything from your org. The manifest only takes effect when the ZIP is deployed using Salesforce CLI, Ant Migration Tool, or Workbench. • A confirmation dialog lists every member marked for deletion before export, so nothing happens by accident. 💾 Saved Selection Presets • Save your current metadata selections as a named preset with one click. • Load any saved preset to instantly restore types and members. • Delete presets you no longer need. • All presets are stored locally in your browser — nothing leaves your machine. 🔍 Global Member Search • A new "Members" search mode lets you search across all loaded member lists simultaneously — not just metadata type names. • Find any component across your entire selection in real time. ⏹ Stop Export • Cancel a running export at any time using the Stop button — no need to close the extension. 🗂️ Profile & Permission Set Downsizing • Strip unwanted sub-sections from .profile and .permissionset XML files before download (e.g. classAccesses, fieldPermissions, objectPermissions, layoutAssignments, and more). • Each sub-section is independently configurable — keep only what you need. • Reduces download sizes and prevents layout conflicts in deployments. 🔥 Core Features (All Versions) • Upload package.xml — Automatically select metadata types and members from an existing package file. • Paste package.xml — Paste package XML from your clipboard to auto-select types. • Configurable Timeout — Customize the export timeout for large enterprise orgs (default: 30 minutes). • Real-time Progress — View status, elapsed time, and download completion via persistent toast notifications. • Dark / Light Theme — Full dark mode support for extended working sessions. • Reliable Sessions — Auto-detects Salesforce instances and browser session cookies. 🔐 Safe by Design • Metadata only — No business or customer data records are ever accessed or exported. • No credentials stored — Uses your existing active Salesforce browser session. • Local execution — All exports happen locally in your browser; no external servers involved. • Read-only by default — destructiveChanges.xml is just a manifest file; nothing is deleted unless you explicitly deploy it. ⚠️ Important Notes • This extension does NOT export Salesforce data records (Accounts, Contacts, etc.) — metadata configuration only. • destructiveChanges.xml in the exported ZIP only deletes components when you deploy the package to a Salesforce org using a deployment tool. • Salesforce login access is required. • Metadata availability depends on your org permissions. 👨‍💻 Who Is This For? • Salesforce Developers • Salesforce Architects • Release Managers • Technical Admins / Consultants If you need a fast way to export (or prepare deletion of) Salesforce configuration without setting up Salesforce CLI or ANT, this tool is for you. ⭐ Why Install Salesforce Metadata Exporter? • One-click metadata export as a deployment-ready ZIP • Generate destructiveChanges.xml for safe, auditable component deletion • Save and reload named selection presets • Upload or paste package.xml for faster workflows • Search across all metadata members globally • Strip oversized profile/permission set sections before download • Configurable timeout for large enterprise orgs • Stop export at any time • Clear real-time progress notifications • No setup or command line required • Minimal permissions and Chrome Web Store–safe design • Perfect for audits, troubleshooting, and pre/post deployment checks 🔹 Privacy Practices This extension does not collect, store, or transmit personal data. All operations are performed locally using the active Salesforce sessi…